General Manager

The Larson Group (TLG Peterbilt) • Harleyville, SC

5d

About The Position

The General Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operation and procedures of an assigned dealership location or profit center. The role plans, directs, and controls location activities through department managers, including staffing, business planning, sales and profit objectives, budgets, compliance, customer relations, and dealership organization.

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.
• Help department managers develop performance targets, programs, and plans in alignment 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 the company’s overall 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 required.
• 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.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Medical, dental, and basic life coverage
• 401(k) with employer contribution
• Bi-weekly pay schedule
• Opportunity for advancement and career development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed