Automotive General Manager - Raleigh, NC

Hanna Imports•Raleigh, NC

17h•Onsite

About The Position

Hanna Imports, a growing, family-owned automotive dealership group, is seeking a highly experienced and results-driven General Manager to lead our high-volume dealership in Raleigh, NC. We are looking for a proven automotive leader with previous General Manager experience managing a dealership selling 200+ vehicles per month. This individual must have a strong understanding of the entire dealership operation—not just sales. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who understands how to drive sales, maximize profitability, manage expenses, and hold every department accountable.

Requirements

Previous Automotive General Manager experience required.
Proven experience managing a dealership selling 200+ vehicles monthly.
Strong background in both variable and fixed operations.
Extensive knowledge of used vehicle acquisition, inventory management, and reconditioning.
Strong understanding of digital advertising, CRM systems, BDC operations, and internet lead management.
Ability to read, analyze, and manage dealership financial statements and departmental budgets.
Proven track record of increasing sales, improving operational efficiency, controlling expenses, and growing net profit.
Strong leadership, communication, and accountability skills.
Must be a hands-on, results-oriented leader who can manage all aspects of the dealership.
Current resume detailing previous General Manager experience.
Salary requirements and compensation expectations.
Professional work references, preferably previous employers, ownership, or executive leadership.
Proven track record of achievements, including average monthly vehicle sales volume (200+ units), dealership profitability, sales growth, expense management, and operational improvements.
Applicants should be prepared to discuss their previous accomplishments, financial performance, and experience successfully managing all aspects of a high-volume automotive dealership.
Only qualified candidates with prior automotive General Manager experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

Drive retail sales volume, gross profit, F&I performance, and overall dealership profitability.
Oversee Service and Parts departments, improve productivity, gross profit, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
Manage vehicle purchasing, appraisals, inventory levels, aging, and turn rates.
Oversee the recon process to minimize time-to-line, control costs, and get vehicles retail-ready quickly.
Manage advertising budgets, lead sources, marketing performance, and return on investment.
Ensure effective CRM usage, lead response, follow-up, appointment conversion, and overall BDC performance.
Monitor financial statements, control departmental expenses, manage forecasts, and maximize net profitability.
Recruit, train, develop, and hold department managers accountable for performance and results.
Stay actively involved in the dealership, including desking deals, managing inventory, resolving operational issues, and driving sales.