Automotive General Manager

Baumann Autor Group Genoa • Full-time • Genoa, OH, US • 1w ago

Join the largest privately held automotive dealer group in Northwest Ohio!

With 70 years of success, 9 dealerships, 9 brands, and 2 collision centers, we offer stability and unmatched opportunities for career advancement. We provide a fast, friendly, and fun environment with all the tools you need to maximize your earning potential.

Our Mission:

Our mission at Baumann Auto Group is simple: To deliver an unrivaled customer experience. Through our highly motivated, knowledgeable, and caring team, we pledge to listen to and respect our guests. Doing the right thing means more than selling and servicing vehicles; it means being exceptional stewards of our communities and treating our employees like members of the Baumann family.

Position Overview:

We are seeking an experienced, high-energy, and results-driven General Manager (GM) to oversee daily operations at our Baumann Chevrolet and Baumann Ford locations in Genoa, OH.

As the General Manager (GM), you will hold ultimate accountability for dealership profitability (P&L), customer retention, volume growth, and team culture. You will lead department heads across New & Used Sales, Finance & Insurance (F&I), Service, Parts, and Office Administration to deliver operational excellence and model the Baumann commitment to customer care and community stewardship.

Key Responsibilities:

Operational & Financial Leadership: Drive dealership profitability with full P&L accountability, managing operating budgets, inventory, expenses, and daily performance metrics.
Sales & F&I Execution: Partner with the General Sales Manager to set aggressive volume goals, optimize inventory turn rates, refine digital marketing strategies, and maximize compliant F&I revenue.
Fixed Operations Oversight: Work alongside Service and Parts management to drive technician productivity, service bay throughput, fixed coverage, and high customer satisfaction scores (CSI).
Team Development & Culture: Recruit, mentor, and retain top talent. Foster a supportive, accountable workplace culture aligned with our "Baumann family" values and career growth philosophy.
OEM Relations & Compliance: Maintain strong relationships with factory reps, ensure OEM brand standards and facility compliance, and secure all available factory incentives.

Qualifications & Requirements:

Experience: Automotive Dealership Management experience (Current General Manager, General Sales Manager, or Fixed Operations Director).
Track Record: Proven history of P&L management, driving sales volume, maintaining high CSI scores, and building strong dealership teams.
Technical Skills: Proficiency with Dealership Management Systems (DMS) such as CDK Global, along with modern CRM platforms.
Licensing: Valid driver’s license with a clean record; willingness to undergo standard background and pre-employment screening.

Benefits: