Automotive General Manager
Job Summary
The Automotive General Manager oversees all operations within a dealership ensuring profitability efficient operations and exceptional customer satisfaction. This role requires a strategic leader who can manage sales service parts finance and administrative departments while driving growth achieving revenue targets and maintaining compliance with industry standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage all dealership operations including sales service and parts departments ensuring alignment with company goals and standards
- Develop and implement strategic plans to achieve sales targets improve operational efficiency and enhance customer satisfaction
- Oversee sales team performance providing coaching training and motivation to maximize productivity and revenue
- Manage fixed operations including service and parts departments to ensure high-quality service delivery and operational excellence
- Monitor financial performance including budgeting forecasting and expense control
- Foster a positive and collaborative work environment that promotes teamwork accountability and continuous improvement
- Maintain strong relationships with customers vendors and manufacturer representatives
- Ensure compliance with all dealership policies safety regulations and industry standards
Skills and Qualifications:
- Proven experience in dealership sales management and fixed operations within a Ford dealership
- Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop a high-performing team
- Strong understanding of automotive sales processes service operations and parts management
- Excellent communication negotiation and interpersonal skills
- Ability to analyze financial reports and develop strategies to improve profitability
- Customer-focused mindset with a commitment to delivering exceptional service
- Valid drivers license and a clean driving record
- Bachelors degree in Business Automotive Management or related field preferred
- Ford Motor Company experience required
- Proven experience in automotive dealership management as a GM required.
- Strong leadership decision-making and interpersonal skills.
- In-depth knowledge of dealership operations including sales finance service and parts.
- Analytical and financial acumen with experience in budgeting and forecasting.
- Exceptional communication and problem-solving abilities.
- Familiarity with CDK Dealer Management Systems (DMS) and CRM platforms.
- Bachelors degree in Business Administration Automotive Technology or related field (preferred).
Required Experience:
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About Company
Preston Automotive Group has been serving Maryland, Virginia and Delaware customers since 1975. We have car dealerships across multiple brands. Find yours today!