The General Manager is completely responsible for and will be held accountable for the successful operation of the entire dealership. She / he will develop and execute plans to ensure the dealership of a reasonable profit and the stockholders of a fair return on their investments. The General Manager will accomplish all objectives through planning motivating and coordinating the activities of all departments.
Duties and Responsibilities :
Understand evangelize and execute all Sonic Automotive Playbooks. - Plan the dealerships operations of the coming year and report the plan to the Regional Vice President and Senior Management for approval.
- Obtain review and recommend improvements for each department managers monthly forecasts and plans.
- Ensure that every department operates harmoniously and profitably.
- Develop and maintain a good working relationship with the factory and lending institutions.
- Ensure that a completed financial statement is submitted to the factory by the 5th working day of each month.
- Formulate policies and establish procedures for all training programs and monitor their effectiveness.
- Oversee all dealership personnel functions to include : interviewing hiring measuring and evaluating performance recognizing accomplishments and termination.
- Review and approve the compensation plans for all employees.
- Ensure that department managers are training and supervising employees for optimum effectiveness.
- Communicate managements policies and procedures to all employees and ensure that they are understood and followed.
- Complete a formal performance evaluation of each department manager once every six months.
- Provide enthusiastic leadership to shape employees attitudes and build morale.
- Establish harmony and teamwork among departments.
- Conduct managers meeting at scheduled intervals.
- Coordinate with the business office to ensure that records and analysis be maintained accurately.
- Develop merchandising strategies and assist in creating an effective cost-efficient advertising program
- Resolve any customer complaints that line management has not been able to resolve.
- Must follow all company safety policies and procedures and immediately report any and all accidents to a manager or supervisor.
Qualifications : Qualifications :
College degree preferred.Ability to read and comprehend instructions and information.At least two years in a dealership sales capacity.At least five year in a supervisory position.All applicants must be authorized to work in the USAAll applicants must perform duties and responsibilities in a safe mannerAll applicants must be able to demonstrate ability to pass pre-employment testing to include background checks MVR drug test credit report and valid driver licenseAdditional Information :
Its time to make the most important move of your career . From our cooperative team-based approach to our more than 1000 internal advancements each year its easy to see the difference. When you join our organization youll enjoy comprehensive training competitive compensation and unparalleled benefits. Simply put youll experience the best that a career in the automotive industry has to offer.
Remote Work : No
Employment Type : Full-time
Key Skills
Restaurant Experience,Hospitality Experience,Interviewing,Management Experience,Profit & Loss,Employment & Labor Law,Sanitation,Leadership Experience,P&L Management,Restaurant Management,Retail Management,Recruiting
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1