General Manager

The Larson Group•Harleyville, SC

About The Position

The General Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operation and procedures of the assigned location. The role plans, directs, and controls all activities of the location or profit center through department managers. It establishes operational and financial objectives, develops business plans and budgets, monitors department performance, and ensures company policies and government regulations are followed. The General Manager also supports staffing and employee retention, oversees sales and merchandising, maintains customer and public relations, and is responsible for the cleanliness and organization of the dealership building and lot. The Larson Group Peterbilt offers paid time off, paid holidays, medical, dental and basic life insurance, a 401(k) with employer contribution, a bi-weekly pay schedule, and opportunities for advancement and career development.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience operating an automotive or heavy equipment dealership.

Nice To Haves

A college degree in business management is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensure the dealership is properly staffed with qualified department leaders and that departments are adequately staffed.
Establish major objectives, plans, and programs for daily operations.
Assist department managers in developing performance targets, programs, and plans aligned with company goals and objectives.
Evaluate each department’s operating results and performance against predetermined objectives.
Consult with department managers and Human Resources regarding personnel decisions.
Assist department managers with major, target, or critical accounts.
Establish short- and long-term operating and financial objectives for the assigned location within company plans and policies.
Ensure approved policies and objectives are clearly understood and effectively applied throughout the dealership.
Ensure department managers keep employee reviews up to date.
Support retention of qualified employees.
Formulate annual and monthly business plans, sales and profit objectives, and expense budgets with department managers.
Develop merchandising strategies with department managers.
Supervise direct sales of trucks, parts, service, and body repairs.
Ensure the dealership complies with local, state, and federal government regulations.
Maintain appropriate communications within and between dealership departments and functional areas, and hold individual conferences as needed.
Maintain the cleanliness and organization of the building and lot.
Establish and maintain satisfactory customer and public relations.
Act as the final arbitrator between customers and department managers when needed.