General Manager

BMW Rochester HIlls • Full-time • Shelby Charter Township, MI, US • $70k - $100k / year • 3m ago

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Looking for a new challenge in a high volume, luxury brand automotive business? Our MI based team is looking for a dynamic executive leader to assist in the growth of our operations. Our culture is the core DNA of our team, and if “Going Above and Beyond” come natural to you, we would like to speak to you! In doing this, we are searching for a General Manager to lead our team. If you have General Manager dealership experience, a dynamic personality, a great worth ethic and searching for a long and rewarding career, you have the vital characteristics we’re looking for.

Qualified candidates will possess the following:

· 5+ years experience as automotive dealership General Manager

· Demonstrated knowledge of Dealership budgeting, expenses and Finance practices

· Demonstrated and proven Business Acumen

· Strong interpersonal skills, ability to communicate and manage well at all levels of the organization

· Adept at training and leading management and staff in keeping with dealership strategy

· High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office/Excel and computer applications

Our Group offers a lucrative compensation package including Health Benefits, a great working environment, professional development training and opportunity for advancement in a large automotive dealership group.

Summary:

Assumes responsibility and is accountable for customer retention and the profitability of each department in the dealership on behalf of the dealer. Fulfills responsibility through the use of sound business management practices. Plans, motivates, and coordinates the activities of the management team.

Essential Duties:

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 for the coming year and submits to the dealer for approval.
Meets with the controller monthly to review departmental forecasts for consistency with the annual forecast.
Meets with managers individually to develop monthly and annual goals and objectives, and to review actual performance.
Monitors the daily operating control (DOC), recommending improved courses of action where necessary.
Provides dealer with accurate weekly reports on the financial condition of the dealership.
Ensures that the monthly financial statement is complete, accurate, and submitted on time to the factory.
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 business 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.
Reviews and approves compensation plans for all employees.
Coordinates with the business 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.