Job Description:

General Manager

Toyota of Hollywood | Los Angeles, California

This isn't just another Toyota dealership. It's where Toyota's American story began.

Toyota of Hollywood was the first Toyota dealership in the United States, opening in 1957 as Toyota began building its presence in America.

 

Nearly 70 years later, the dealership has entered a new chapter.

 

After decades on Hollywood Boulevard, Toyota of Hollywood recently moved into a new location on Sunset Boulevard, featuring a modern showroom, expanded service capacity, and the foundation for the next stage of growth.

 

Now we're looking for the General Manager who will lead it.

 

Go Auto is one of North America's largest automotive groups, with more than 70 dealerships across Canada and the United States. We've grown by investing in great people, developing strong leaders, and giving them the tools and support to succeed.

 

We believe great General Managers build great dealerships.

 

If you have a proven track record of driving profitability, developing strong teams, creating accountability, and delivering an exceptional customer experience, we'd like to talk.

Compensation

This is a commission-based executive leadership position.

Expected annual earnings: $500,000 to $1,000,000+, based on dealership performance.

Why Toyota of Hollywood?

• Lead the first Toyota dealership in the United States

• Take the reins of one of the most historically significant Toyota dealerships in the country

• Lead the store during an exciting new chapter at its recently opened Sunset Boulevard location

• Operate with the backing and resources of one of North America's largest automotive groups

• Build, develop, and lead your own high-performing management team

• Have a direct impact on sales, fixed operations, customer experience, and overall dealership performance

• Join an organization continuing to invest and grow throughout Southern California

• Build a long-term career with a company that values accountability, performance, and strong operators

What You'll Do

• Lead the overall performance and operations of Toyota of Hollywood

• Drive new and used vehicle sales, fixed operations, profitability, and operational excellence

• Build, coach, and develop a high-performing leadership team

• Establish clear expectations and create a strong culture of accountability

• Deliver an exceptional customer experience across every department

• Develop and execute business plans that produce strong financial results

• Identify opportunities to improve processes, productivity, market share, and profitability

• Recruit and retain great people

• Partner with Go Auto leadership while taking full ownership of dealership results

What We're Looking For

• Current or recent General Manager, General Sales Manager, or Dealer Principal experience

• Proven success leading a high-performing automotive dealership

• Strong understanding of dealership financials and operational performance

• Demonstrated ability to grow sales and profitability

• Strong fixed operations knowledge

• A track record of hiring, developing, and retaining great leaders

• Strong business and financial acumen

• A leader who creates accountability and gets results

• Someone who operates with integrity, urgency, and a high level of ownership

Toyota sold just 288 vehicles in the United States in its first full year of operation.

 

Today, Toyota is one of the largest automotive brands in the world.

 

Toyota of Hollywood was there at the beginning.

 

Now we're looking for the leader who will help define what comes next.

 

If you're looking for another dealership job, this probably isn't it.

 

If you're looking for the opportunity to lead an iconic Toyota dealership, build a great operation, and make a significant impact with a growing automotive group, we'd like to have a conversation.

 

Go Auto is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status under applicable law. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. For more information regarding the EEOC, please visit: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf