Automotive General Manager
About The Position
Paradise Chevrolet is seeking a highly driven, hands-on General Manager to lead our dealership operation in beautiful Ventura, California. We are looking for an operator — someone who understands every moving piece of a successful dealership and knows how to turn opportunity into results. This is a significant leadership opportunity for an automotive professional who knows how to lead from the front, build a winning culture, develop people, drive profitability and take complete ownership of the operation. With approximately 100 employees, we need a GM who is visible, engaged, accountable and knows how to get things done. GM experience is a strong plus, but we are willing to consider an exceptional automotive executive with the leadership ability and proven track record to step into the role.
Requirements
- Strong automotive dealership management experience required
- Proven success operating a high-volume dealership
- Strong understanding of dealership financial statements and KPIs
- Demonstrated ability to grow revenue and profitability
- Experience leading large teams and department managers
- Strong knowledge of variable and fixed operations
- Exceptional leadership, communication and accountability
Nice To Haves
- Current or previous General Manager experience is a plus
Responsibilities
- Take complete ownership of dealership performance
- Lead and develop approximately 100 employees
- Drive sales, gross, CSI, fixed operations and overall profitability
- Recruit, train, coach and retain strong managers
- Hold department leaders accountable
- Maintain strong manufacturer relationships and standards
- Identify opportunities and solve problems quickly
- Build a competitive, performance-driven culture
- Work closely with variable and fixed operations
- Be highly visible and engaged throughout the dealership
- Lead by example and execute
Benefits
- $400,000–$600,000+ annual earning potential
- Performance-driven executive compensation
- Relocation assistance available for the right candidate
- Established Chevrolet dealership
- Approximately 100 employees
- High-level opportunity with substantial income potential
- Live and work in Ventura, California
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
