AUTOMOTIVE GENERAL MANAGER
Domestic Franchise Automotive Dealership | High-Volume Store
We are seeking an experienced Automotive General Manager to lead a high-volume domestic franchise dealership selling approximately 170 vehicles per month.
This is an opportunity for a proven dealership leader who knows how to drive sales volume, profitability, customer satisfaction, and operational excellence while building a strong, accountable team.
The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with a track record of managing a busy automotive operation and developing managers and sales professionals to consistently hit—and exceed—monthly objectives.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Oversee the day-to-day operations of the entire dealership
- Drive new and used vehicle sales performance and profitability
- Establish and execute monthly and annual sales, gross, and volume objectives
- Hold Sales, F&I, BDC, Service, Parts, and Used Car departments accountable to performance goals
- Recruit, train, coach, and retain high-performing management and sales teams
- Monitor dealership KPIs including traffic, closing ratios, gross profit, inventory turn, F&I penetration, CSI, and overall profitability
- Develop effective pricing, advertising, merchandising, and inventory strategies
- Work closely with the Dealer Principal/Ownership to maximize dealership profitability
- Create a culture of accountability, professionalism, teamwork, and customer service
- Ensure compliance with all manufacturer, state, and federal regulations
- Review financial statements and identify opportunities to improve departmental profitability
- Maintain strong relationships with the manufacturer and key dealership partners
- Lead daily and monthly performance meetings and ensure action plans are executed
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
- Proven experience as a General Manager, General Sales Manager, or Senior Dealership Manager
- Strong track record in a franchise automotive dealership
- Experience managing a dealership selling 150+ vehicles per month preferred
- Strong understanding of variable operations, fixed operations, and dealership financials
- Demonstrated ability to increase sales, gross profit, and overall dealership profitability
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and organizational skills
- Strong knowledge of automotive sales processes, F&I, inventory management, and dealership KPIs
- Ability to recruit, motivate, coach, and hold a large team accountable
- High energy, competitive, and results-driven leadership style
- Must be willing to lead from the front and be highly visible in the dealership
WHAT WE OFFER
- Competitive Six-Figure Compensation
- Performance-based bonus structure
- Benefits package
- Paid time off
- 401(k) / retirement benefits
- Vehicle and/or demo program
- Opportunity for significant earning potential based on dealership performance
- Strong ownership support and resources
- Opportunity to lead a high-volume, established dealership
THE OPPORTUNITY
If you're currently a GSM or GM who is ready to take ownership of a high-volume operation, this is an opportunity to make a significant impact.
We are looking for a leader—not simply someone to manage the store.
If you have the experience, leadership ability, and drive to take a 170-unit-per-month dealership to the next level, we want to hear from you.
Apply today. All inquiries will be kept confidential.