General Manager

CIT Trucks • Full-time • Grayslake, IL, US • $116.50k - $140k / year • 7m ago

Description:

At CIT Trucks, LLC, we fuel the engine of the American economy. With the trucking industry moving a staggering 76% of the nation’s goods, we are looking for competitive, high-velocity individuals ready to dominate with a premier Midwest leader. This isn’t just a job; it’s a high-impact career path backed by the massive purchasing power of a $38 million inventory and a proven track record of selling over 4,000 trucks annually.

Our team operates at a scale few can match, supported by over 360 professional service bays and a network of state-of-the-art body shops delivering elite-level craftsmanship. We are a dominant force across Illinois, Missouri, and Indiana, with 16 locations and a powerhouse workforce of 900+ employees. With revenues already exceeding $920 million and a clear trajectory to surpass $1 billion in the coming years, we are looking for the next generation of leaders to help us get there.

Why CIT Trucks? Your Path to the Top:

Join a Winning Legacy: Be a vital part of a rapidly growing company with a rock-solid track record of success.
Master Your Craft: Receive elite, comprehensive training and development designed to make you an industry expert.
Limitless Growth: We don't just hire; we promote. Advance your career through aggressive internal opportunities.

If you have the drive to match our volume and the motivation to support a critical national industry, CIT Trucks is where you belong.

Responsibilities of a General Manager entail:

Build and maintain business relationships with vendors, customers, manufacturers, and personnel
Assess present and future needs, trends, problems, and profit opportunities
Create and implement a dealership-wide operation plan including budgets, sales, and business plan components
Develop, train, and coach reporting managers on tasks such as selling, customer relations, employee relations, policies and procedures
Manage and lead truck sales efforts and associated personnel
Monitor data, numbers, sales, customer pricing, and quotas within the dealership
Prospect and identify potential customers
Develop, implement, and maintain proper processes in conjunction with the Company and manufacturers
Ensure dealership work is performed with efficiency, accuracy, high quality, and following all dealership standards
Coordinate with Marketing to develop merchandising strategies and advertising programs.
Promote safe work habits and ensure that safety rules are followed
Advise direct reports on techniques and approaches through coaching, troubleshooting, or teaching practices
Take corrective action, when necessary, by issuing credits, speaking with customers, and working with other departments to ensure alternative methods are available for the customers
Maintain expenses, assets, and materials and take action as necessary
Appraise employee performance through coaching's, reviews, and evaluations as appropriate
Collaborate with Human Resources to interview, screen, and hire employees

CIT Trucks, LLC provides a comprehensive wage and benefits package that includes:

Paid holidays and PTO
Choice between 3 wide-ranging medical plans with prescription coverage
Option to participate in HSA or FSA savings accounts
Access to dental and vision insurance
Short and long-term disability coverage
Company paid life insurance, as well as additional voluntary life insurance for self and family
401(k) retirement planning that has a dollar-for-dollar employer match up to 4%

Requirements:

The requirements to be a General Manager include: