General Manager - Leith Nissan

Ladders • Full-time • Cary, NC, US • $300k - $350k / year • 6d ago

For our client, we are seeking a General Manager - Leith Nissan to join the team of a leader in the Transportation space.

This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for overseeing dealership operations and driving performance across sales, service, parts, and administrative functions. The position requires a strong operational mindset, financial accountability, and the ability to improve customer and employee outcomes in a competitive retail automotive environment. You will also partner with manufacturers and develop the management bench to support long-term business success.

Location: Cary, NC

Compensation: $300,000 – $350,000 annually

Responsibilities

Plan and implement organizational policies and goals to drive success.
Provide direction across sales, service, parts, and administrative functions to ensure efficiency.
Promote dealership services to enhance market share and competitive advantage.
Analyze budgets to identify profit opportunities and ensure financial accountability.
Monitor employee and customer satisfaction and implement improvements as necessary.
Recruit and develop management and staff to strengthen the leadership pipeline.
Coordinate with manufacturers to meet dealership objectives and goals.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field with 8+ years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
6+ years of dealership experience at a department manager level or similar, with strong knowledge of dealership operations.
Proven experience in strategic planning and operational efficiency within a dealership setting.
Skills in employee recruitment and development, particularly in identifying future leaders.
Ability to analyze budgets and pinpoint areas for cost savings and profit maximization.

Benefits

Health, vision, and dental insurance coverage.
Life and disability insurance policies.
401(k) plan with company match to support retirement planning.
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) along with paid holidays, bereavement, and jury duty days.
Paid parental leave and supplemental paid military leave for eligible employees.

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.