General Manager - Morrie's Auto Group

Morrie's Auto Group•Golden Valley, MN

2d•$200,000 - $400,000•Onsite

About The Position

Morrie's Auto Group is hiring a General Manager for its Golden Valley, Minnesota location. The General Manager leads dealership operations, sets store goals, oversees financial performance, and works to improve profitability and efficiency across departments. The role involves substantial day-to-day involvement, hiring and managing staff, maintaining relationships with lending institutions and manufacturer personnel, and resolving customer complaints that department managers cannot address. The position is full-time, with a stated salary range of $200,000–$400,000 per year, base plus commission. Morrie's Auto Group is a privately owned dealership group with 30 stores across Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, and Illinois. The company describes its culture as positive and inclusive and highlights employee development, management opportunities, and benefit plan options. The company lists benefits including retirement plans with a 4% company match, medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, life and disability coverage, and flexible spending plans. Some benefits are offered only to full-time employees.

Requirements

College degree in business administration or a related field.
At least 15 years of dealership sales and management experience.
Strong leadership and organizational skills.
Ability to understand profit and loss statements and manage a large, diverse staff.
Ability to make difficult decisions.
Valid driver's license.
Must be insurable according to Morrie's liability insurers.

Nice To Haves

Experience in other dealership departments.
CDK system experience.

Responsibilities

Plan and develop annual short- and long-term goals and objectives.
Coordinate regular meetings with department managers to support departmental profitability and efficiency.
Monitor daily operations and recommend or implement improved courses of action as needed.
Hire management positions, Sales Consultants, and general store support.
Maintain an enthusiastic attitude to promote positive employee attitudes and morale.
Explain dealership policies and procedures to employees and hold them accountable to those policies and procedures.
Oversee the monthly financial statement to ensure it is complete, accurate, and submitted on time to management and dealership owners.
Build and maintain working relationships with lending institutions and manufacturer personnel.
Address customer complaints that department managers cannot resolve and take necessary steps to resolve them.
Set a clear vision and goals for the store to achieve targeted performance across the business.
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.