General Manager - AutoNation USA Charleston

AutoNation • Charleston, SC

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About The Position

The General Manager leads an AutoNation store, overseeing New and Used Sales, Financial Services, and After-Sales, including Service, Parts, and Collision. The role drives store performance by attracting, developing, and retaining talent and creating an exceptional buying and ownership experience for customers. The General Manager sets the store’s vision and goals, engages the team in achieving performance expectations and best-practice processes, maintains productive manufacturer relationships, analyzes business performance, and leads day-to-day operations.

Success is measured by achieving targeted unit sales and profit across business areas, expense management, Associate retention, and Customer Satisfaction Index goals. Career growth opportunities may include Market President or another Corporate or Region support role.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Automotive retail General Manager experience.
• Ability to set and achieve targeted goals.
• Proven ability to attract, develop, and retain great talent.
• Strong financial and business acumen, with the ability to drive revenue and profitability.
• Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills.
• Organization and follow-up skills.
• Experience and desire to work with technology.
• Valid in-state driver’s license and an acceptable, safe driving record that can be maintained.

Nice To Haves

• Recent experience as a General Manager or a strong track record leading a high-volume sales operation with exceptional used vehicle performance.
• Strategic thinking and execution skills.
• Passion for innovation and people development.

Responsibilities

• Set a clear vision and goals for the store to achieve targeted performance across all business areas.
• Engage and motivate the team to achieve key goals, performance expectations, and AutoNation best-practice processes.
• Attract, develop, and retain the best talent for the store.
• Create an exceptional customer experience that drives customer loyalty.
• Develop and maintain productive relationships with manufacturer partners.
• Analyze business performance, identify shortfalls, and develop action plans to improve results.
• Drive the business through a high level of involvement in day-to-day operations.
• Achieve targeted unit sales and profit in all business areas, targeted expense management, targeted Associate retention, and targeted Customer Satisfaction Index.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• 401k matching.
• Health insurance plans.
• Dental insurance plans.
• Vision insurance plans.
• Maternity benefits.
• Associate purchase and discount programs for new and pre-owned vehicles, services, parts, collision, accessories, and AutoGear.
• Access to deals and discounts through YouDecide.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED