Technical program manager Jobs in Laredo, TX

GENERAL MANAGER

Job Purpose: ensures the profitability of the dealership by overseeing the various departments which include variable operations (sales & financing), fixed operations (service & parts), and the business office (accounting & administration). Duties of the general manager include, but certainly not limited to, planning, motivating and coordinating the dealership’s management through leadership and solid business practices.

Job Duties:

• Hiring all management positions, completing performance evaluations regularly and developing short and long-term goals for each department manager (includes administrative, sales, parts, collision and service departments)
• Planning and developing short and long-term goals and objectives annually, and submitting time projections to corporate management for approval
• Effectively communicating with the comptroller/office manager on a weekly basis to review departmental forecasts and ensure consistency with annual projections
• Paying close attention to daily operations, recommending and creating improved courses of action where necessary
• Explaining the policies and procedures of the dealership to all employees and following up with employees to ensure that these issues are understood and followed
• Providing dealership management with reports on the financial condition of the dealership
• Overseeing the monthly financial statement to ensure it is complete, accurate and submitted on time to the management/dealership owners
• Coordinating with the business/administrative office to ensure that records and analyses are correctly maintained
• Creating a good working relationship with lending institutions and manufacturer personnel and maintaining these relationships
• Coordinating regular meetings with the managers of each department to ensure their profitability and efficiency
• Work with sales and finance management to develop dealership sales goals and business plans
• Maintaining an enthusiastic attitude to build positive employee attitudes and morale
• Creating cost-effective advertising programs and merchandising strategies for the dealership
• Focusing on any customer complaints that department managers are unable to rectify and taking the necessary steps to resolve these complaints

Skills/Qualifications:

• Two or more years of dealership sales
• 5 or more years in a supervisory position
• Experience in other dealership departments is a plus
• Ability to manage a large, diverse staff
• Know the federal, state, and local regulations affecting their operations and comply with them, including hazardous waste disposal and OSHA Right-to-Know regulations. Also they must provide the necessary training on regulations and ethical practices
• Effective analytical and communication skills.
• Effective people skills
• Good reading, computer, and mathematics skills
• Leadership quality
• Ability to learn new technology and repair and service procedures and specifications.
• Should be able to operate electronic diagnostic equipment.

Job Requirements:

• Must hold a high school diploma or equivalent is required
• College degree in business administration is preferred
• Must be able to work evenings and weekends
• All applicants must be able to demonstrate ability to pass pre-employment testing to include background checks, drug test, credit report, and valid Texas driver's license

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

About Us:

At Charlie Clark Auto Group, (AMARU), we lead with LOVE in everything we do, towards our people, our community, our family, and our faith. Rooted in the enduring values and legacy of Charles and Dorothy Clark, Maricruz Aurora Aguirre, Nana, and those who paved the way before us, LOVE is the driving force behind everything we do. Join us and be part of our ORALÉ TEAM!