Automotive Dealership General Manager

Chariot Automotive Group, is looking for an experienced General Manager to join our dynamic Team!

The General Manager is responsible and held accountable for the successful operation of the entire dealership.  Will manage primary dealership departments including new and pre-owned vehicle sales, service department, parts department, and finance and insurance.  Will develop and execute plans to ensure the dealership of a reasonable profit. Will accomplish all objectives through planning, motivating, and coordinating the activities of all departments

At Chariot Automotive Group we believe that employees are the key to our continued success. We’ve built a legacy with our Value Statements and our employees have helped us become a familiar face in the community, be it from helping at community events or providing the sales and service that our customers have come to love and respect. We know that none of this is possible without an amazing team of employees working within all facets of the dealership, and we treat our employees as family.

Responsibilities:

• Plan the dealership’s operations for the coming year and report.
• Obtain, review and recommend improvements for each department manager’s monthly forecasts and plans.
• Ensure that every department operates harmoniously and profitably.

• Enforce company policies/processes and establish procedures for all training programs, monitor their effectiveness, and ensure that they are understood and followed.
• Handle all dealership personnel functions, to include: interviewing, hiring, measuring, evaluating performance, recognizing accomplishments, and terminations.
• Ensure that department managers are training and supervising employees for optimum effectiveness.
• Provide enthusiastic leadership to shape employees’ attitudes and build morale.
• Establish teamwork among departments.
• Conduct managers’ meetings at scheduled intervals.
• Apply leadership skills to enable all employees to achieve the most success they can in a positive environment of teamwork.
• Strengthen and enhance the dealerships position in the community.

• Coordinate with each department to ensure that records and analyses are maintained accurately.
• Develop merchandising strategies.
• Develop a cost-effective advertising program.
• Resolve customer complaints that management has not been able to resolve.
• Serve as the “face of the dealership.”

Ideal candidates for this position should have a track record of successful management positions and a strong desire to succeed with integrity. You will oversee daily operations in setting big but realistic goals.

Job Requirements:

• Five years of auto dealership management experience
• Strong leadership and organizational skills
• Detail familiarity with DMS systems
• Knowledge and understanding of auto maker financial statements and how they are used to actively manage dealership operations.
• Working knowledge of federal, state, and local regulatory environment for auto dealerships

Dealership Benefits:

• Competitive wages
• Paid training program
• Health, Dental, Vision, and additional benefits available
• 401k with company match
• Paid time off after 90 days
• Employee Purchase Program
• Employee Service and Parts Discount Program
• Professional working environment
• Opportunities for career advancement

Apply today to join the Chariot Automotive Group Team!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer