Automotive General Manager
Cayuga County, NY | Full-Time
Position Overview
We’re looking for an elite level GM to lead multiple Dealerships. The ideal candidate must have prior dealership experience from a high level leadership role. The General Manager assumes full responsibility and accountability for customer retention, operational performance, and the profitability of each department on behalf of the dealer.
This role requires a strong leader who uses sound business management practices to plan, motivate, and coordinate the management team while driving measurable results across all departments.
Previous Automotive General Manager experience is required.
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation package
- 401(k) options
- Paid Time Off for all full-time employees, including paid holidays
- Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, and supplemental insurance
Essential Duties
- Hire, train, and motivate department managers
- Direct and oversee management and supervisory personnel functions
- Conduct formal performance evaluations at regular intervals
- Develop and submit annual operational plans to the dealer
- Review monthly departmental forecasts with the comptroller/office manager
- Establish monthly and annual goals with department managers and review performance
- Monitor Daily Operating Control (DOC) and recommend improvements
- Provide accurate weekly financial reports to the dealer
- Ensure monthly financial statements are accurate and submitted on time to the manufacturer
- Maintain strong relationships with lending institutions and manufacturer representatives
- Communicate and enforce dealership policies and procedures
- Lead with enthusiasm to build culture and morale
- Conduct regular manager meetings to ensure departmental efficiency and profitability
- Approve training initiatives aligned with dealership goals
- Review and approve compensation plans
- Coordinate with the business office to ensure accurate record-keeping and reporting
- Develop merchandising strategies and oversee advertising efforts
- Resolve escalated customer concerns
- Perform additional duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Previous Automotive General Manager experience required
- Proven record of driving profitability and customer retention
- Strong financial statement and operational analysis skills
- Demonstrated leadership and team development abilities
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $100,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person