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General Manager- W.I. Simonson

Sonic Automotive


Job Location:

Santa Monica, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 28 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 25 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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.

  • 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

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.
  • Professional personal appearance.
  • Excellent communication skills in person on the telephone and in writing.
  •  All applicants must be authorized to work in the USA
  • All applicants must perform duties and responsibilities in a safe manner
  • All applicants must be able to demonstrate ability to pass pre-employment testing to include background checks MVR drug test credit report and valid driver license   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.

Additional Information :

Benefits:

  • Medical dental vision insurance
  • 401k plan with company match
  • Paid Time Off accrual
  • Closed for Thanksgiving day and Christmas day
  • Employee discounts on purchasing and leasing cars
  • Access to all our 100 stores inventory
  • Opportunities for career advancement within a Fortune 500 company

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEOC guidelines

*The General Manager has a Pay Scale consisting of the following elements and ranges. Wages include Base Salary Compensation of five thousand six hundred dollars a month. The position may also pay bonus compensation which is based on the percentage of sales achieved from $0.00 (if no sales are made) without any upper limit other than sales performance. The position also may also pay a production bonus based on individual or team performance that may range from $0.00 (if baseline benchmarks are not met) without any fixed upper limit*


Remote Work :

No


Employment Type :

Full-time


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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

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