General Manager

Truckworx • Full-time • Jackson, MS, US • 5d ago

We are currently seeking the following in our Jackson, MS Dealership:

General Manager

The General Manager assumes responsibility and is accountable for customer retention and the profitability of each department in the dealership on behalf of the dealer. They fulfills this responsibility using sound business management practices. They plan, motivates and coordinates the activities of the management team.

This position is responsible for the following essential duties:

Ensures a safe work environment is maintained
Hires, trains and motivates all dealership department managers
Directs and monitors all dealership management or supervisory personnel functions and completes formal performance evaluations of all department managers at regularly scheduled intervals
Plans dealership operations (budget) for the coming year and submits to the dealer for approval
Meets with managers individually to develop monthly and annual goals and objectives, and to review actual performance
Provides dealer with accurate weekly reports on the financial condition of the dealership.
Reviews the monthly financial statement for accuracy
Develops and maintains a good working relationship with lending institutions and manufacturer personnel
Communicates management policies and procedures to all employees and ensures that they are understood and followed
Provides enthusiastic leadership to help shape employees’ attitudes and build morale
Holds regularly scheduled managers meetings to ensure that every department is operating efficiently and profitably
Reviews all requests for training, approves those which are appropriate and consistent with the dealership’s goals for professional/technical ability and advancement, and monitors their effectiveness.
Reviews and approves compensation plans for all employees
Coordinates with the corporate office to ensure that records and analyses are maintained accurately.
Develops merchandising strategies and assists in creating effective, cost-efficient advertising programs.
Resolves any customer complaints that department managers are unable to rectify
Other tasks as assigned

SKILLS REQUIRED:

Strong analytical and organizational skills
Working knowledge of Excel and Word
Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from four-year College or university;
Four to ten years related experience and/or training, preferably in a related industry

BENEFITS: