General Manager in Training (Relocation Required)

DriveTime•San Antonio, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

DriveTime Family of Brands is the largest privately owned used car sales finance & servicing company in the nation, headquartered in Tempe, Arizona and Dallas, Texas. The company aims to create opportunities and improve lives by focusing on placing the right customer in the right vehicle on the right terms, leading them to ownership. DriveTime operates dealerships with a transparent, no-haggling pricing approach and reconditioning centers for pre-owned vehicles. The Management Training program is designed to leverage existing leadership skills, align them with the company's business philosophy, and prepare individuals to run their own store as a General Manager within 9-12 months. This role focuses on the customer experience rather than price negotiation, providing training and tools to accelerate career growth.

Requirements

Master of managing. Be the leader who does things without waiting to be told. Take Charge and own your business!
Takes a hold of the wheel. We encourage you to bring out and share your concepts and while learning new ones!
Quality decision maker. Good decisions are made based on knowledge. We’ll need you to gather all the facts and take them all into consideration when making decisions.
Top of the “Line” communicator. Ability to talk and write with confidence, charisma and competence for a wide variety of audiences including management.
Critical thinker. We need folks that don’t simply accept all arguments and conclusions but rather have an attitude involving questioning arguments and conclusions.
Listeners…Not Hearers Seek to understand, do not hear to reply.
A mind for the details. Okay we know “detail-oriented” is on about every job description – but we really mean it!
Level headed. You’ll need the ability to maintain personal composure when confronted with a difficult situation.
Plays well with others. You will be working in a high-functioning team environment. We work together in order to win together.
High School Diploma or Equivalent
5+ years of management experience
The ability to relocate out of state once certified GM (after 9-12 months)

Nice To Haves

A college degree is nice to have as well
General Manager, Retail Manager or Multi Unit Manager experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide guidance and strategic planning for the dealership concerning sales goals.
Achieve sales volume and profitability objectives utilizing all sales channels in a continually changing environment.
Implement and execute all company-wide marketing initiatives to maximize their impact and to help meet or exceed sales goals.
Train and develop employees to advance through a career path.
Identify referral source prospects for the dealership, create a strategy to develop relationships with prospects, and monitor and maintain positive referral source relationships.
Conduct sales meetings to motivate and share successful selling techniques and skills.
Develop and enhance customer relationships by establishing, promoting, and maintaining excellent customer service with sales operations.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision
DriveTime Family of Brands covers a sizable amount of insurance premiums to ensure our employees receive top-tier healthcare coverage.
401(K)
Company paid life insurance policy
short and long-term disability coverage
Growth Opportunities
Tuition Reimbursement
Wellness Program
Competitive pay
Consistent Work Schedule. We are strong believers in work/life balance. We’re closed on Sundays to give our employees valued time with family and friends.
Teamwork, Makes the Dream Work. Be part of a winning team and get winning results. Monthly bonus share, sales contests, and other perks to recognize a job well done.
World Class Training and Development
Paid Time Off. Not just lip service: we work hard, to play hard! Paid time off includes (for all full-time roles) wellness days, holidays, and good ole' fashioned YOU time!
For our Part-timers, don't fear you get some time too...vacation time is available - the more you work, the more you earn!
Relocation assistance will be provided.