General Manager JLR Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA - USA
Job Summary
Summary:
JLR Los Angeles is seeking a hands-on sales-driven General Manager to lead day-to-day dealership performance with a strong focus on used vehicle operations desking inventory management and sales execution.
This role is ideal for a proven desk manager or General Sales Manager who thrives in the sales tower understands used car strategy and wants the opportunity to run the store with full leadership authority and accountability.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Own daily sales operations with a strong presence on the desk including deal structure approvals and closing support.
- Lead used vehicle strategy including acquisition pricing inventory turn aging and gross optimization.
- Drive performance across New and Used Sales through hands-on leadership coaching and accountability.
- Partner closely with F&I leadership to ensure clean profitable and compliant deal flow.
- Analyze sales performance inventory metrics and market data to make real-time pricing and strategy decisions.
- Recruit develop and lead a high-performing sales management and sales consultant team.
- Establish and execute sales processes that improve conversion customer experience and consistency.
- Collaborate with Service and Parts leadership to support recon flow vehicle readiness and retail velocity.
- Maintain strong relationships with manufacturer partners while executing brand-aligned sales objectives.
- Resolve escalated customer situations related to sales transactions and deal structure.
- Lead daily sales meetings forecast reviews and performance check-ins.
- Uphold Sonic Automotive standards for professionalism compliance and operational excellence.
Qualifications :
- Minimum 5 years of progressive leadership experience in an automotive dealership.
- Proven success as a Desk Manager or General Sales Manager.
- Deep understanding of used vehicle operations inventory management and deal structuring.
- Strong track record of driving sales volume gross profit and team performance.
- Hands-on leadership style with comfort working directly in the sales tower.
- Ability to lead coach and hold teams accountable in a fast-paced environment.
- Valid drivers license acceptable driving record and ability to pass pre-employment screenings.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior experience with high-volume franchise dealership.
Additional Information :
Compensation (Draw / Commission):
- Performance-based earnings: $260000 / year
- Actual earnings depend on performance. High-performing professionals who consistently meet and exceed store and corporate goals often earn well above this range.
Schedule:
- FULL-TIME
- Saturday Availability Required
Perks & Benefits:
- Medical Dental & Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Paid Time Off that Increases with Tenure
- Closed on Thanksgiving & Christmas
- Employee Pricing on Vehicles Parts & Service
- Free & Discounted Gym Membership Options
- Exclusive Travel Discounts on Hotels Flights & Rentals
- OEM Certification & Paid Manufacturer Training Opportunities
- Career Growth within a Fortune 500 Company
All your information will be kept confidential in accordance with EEO guidelines
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
About Company
Sonic Automotive, Inc., a Fortune 500 company based in Charlotte, North Carolina, is on a quest to become the most valuable diversified automotive retail and service brand in America. Our Company culture thrives on creating, innovating, and providing industry-leading guest experiences ... View more