Automotive General Manager

Confidential • Full-time • Massapequa, New York State, United States • $200k - $300k / year • 2w ago

Job Summary for Automotive General Manager, Long Island, NY

Our busy manufactured automotive dealership is committed to delivering an exceptional customer experience across both sales and service. We are seeking a professional, experienced General Manager who can lead and support all dealership functions with integrity and operational excellence.

The ideal candidate demonstrates a deep commitment to customer satisfaction, a forward‑thinking approach to dealership growth, and a strong dedication to teamwork and culture.

This role requires a comprehensive understanding of dealership operations, store systems, and automotive service and parts functions. Below are the core requirements we are looking for:

Team Development

Direct and oversee all dealership management and supervisory personnel, completing formal performance evaluations for all department managers on a consistent schedule.
Delegate responsibilities to the most qualified employees while upholding all policies, procedures, standards, guidelines, training programs, and cultural values.
Communicate management policies clearly to all employees and ensure full understanding and compliance.
Provide energetic, positive leadership that shapes attitudes, strengthens morale, and builds a high‑performance culture.

Financial Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and maintain effective budget and resource allocation plans.
Meet individually with managers to set monthly and annual goals, review performance, and drive accountability.
Monitor the daily operating control (DOC) and other KPI tools to identify trends and recommend corrective actions.
Deliver accurate weekly financial reports to corporate leadership.
Recognize human capital as a strategic resource essential to long‑term success.

Inventory Management

Partner with sales managers to determine weekly and monthly new‑vehicle supply needs, addressing over‑aged inventory quickly.
Work with the Parts Manager to maintain an efficient, profitable parts operation through optimized systems and processes.
Oversee used car inventory, ensuring all vehicles are front‑line ready and collaborating with the Used Car Manager to optimize pricing and turn rates.

Vendor & Manufacturer Relationships

Build and maintain strong working relationships with lending institutions and factory personnel.
Develop productive partnerships with vendors and manufacturers, negotiating favorable terms and agreements.
Ensure full compliance with manufacturer requirements and enforce company policies and procedures across all departments.

Customer Satisfaction

Commit to delivering exceptional customer satisfaction across sales, service, and all dealership touchpoints.
Monitor manufacturer customer satisfaction reporting closely to ensure dealership performance aligns with required standards and expectations.

Qualifications:

Minimum of 3 years of general management experience within a manufactured dealership.
Proven track record of success supported by a stable, reliable work history.
Strong, confident decision‑making ability.
Clear understanding of the equal importance of both variable and fixed operations.
Excellent communication, collaboration, and delegation skills.
Demonstrated ability to develop, forecast, and achieve monthly and annual performance projections.
Ability to motivate, lead, and hold employee accountable to high standards.
Strong proficiency with dealer management systems, including Google and Microsoft platforms.

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Pay: $200,000.00 - $300,000.00 per year

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