POSITION TITLE: General Manager, Barrhaven Chrysler
Strong Used Car background – both sourcing and selling.
REPORTS TO: Chief Operating Officier (COO)
PURPOSE: The General Manager is completely responsible for and will be held accountable for the successful operation of the entire dealership. They will develop and execute plans to ensure the dealership of a reasonable profit and fair return on their investments. The GM will accomplish all objectives through planning, motivating and coordinating the activities of all departments.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
1- Plan the dealership’s operations of the coming year.
2- Review and recommend improvements for each department manager
3- Ensure that every department operates harmoniously and profitably
4- Develop and maintain a good working relationship with the factory and lending institutions.
5- Formulate and enforce policies and procedures for all programs and monitor effectiveness.
6- Ensure department managers are training and supervising for optimum effectiveness.
7- Oversee all dealership personnel functions, to include: interviewing, hiring, measuring and evaluating performance, recognizing accomplishments and opportunities for improvement
8- Review and approve the compensation plans for all employees.
9- Communicate policies and procedures and ensure that they are understood and followed.
10- Conduct managers’ meeting at scheduled intervals.
11- Develop merchandising strategies and assist in creating an effective, cost-efficient advertising program
OTHER DUTIES:
1- Resolve customer complaints that line management has not within 24 hours.
2- Forecast monthly with each salesperson to establish objectives in terms of the number and type of customers coming into the dealership, closing percentages in each category, time utilization, prospecting efforts, unit sales, and projected income.
QUALIFICATIONS:
At least 2 years in a General Sales Manager capacity. At least 5 years in Automotive Management capacity.
Strong Used Car background – both sourcing and selling.
Proven Track record to increase business and retain and train staff
Professional personal appearance.
Excellent communication skills in person, on the telephone, and in writing.
Valid OMVIC
Valid Drivers License
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From $105,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
Experience:
- General Manger: 2 years (required)
- Automotive Management: 5 years (required)
- Used Car Background: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
Work Location: In person
