General Manager - BMW/MINI Boston

Asbury Automotive Group•Boston, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As a General Manager, you will have the opportunity to make a positive impact on our business and in the lives of our team members and customers every day. We are looking for strong, energetic, people-focused leaders who will help us redefine the car-buying experience. The General Manager assumes responsibility and is accountable for customer retention and the profitability of each department in the dealership; fulfills responsibilities primarily through the use of sound business management practices; and plans, motivates, and coordinates the activities of the Management team. Serves as a role model/servant leader and ensures that the core values of the company are encompassed in behavior at all times.

Requirements

Strong, energetic, people-focused leaders
Accountable for customer retention and the profitability of each department in the dealership
Plans, motivates, and coordinates the activities of the Management team
Serves as a role model/servant leader
Recognizes and praises team members for exceptional performance and providing great guest expectations
Explains the “why” behind decisions
Rarely shows strong negative emotions such as impatience, frustration, or anger
Willing to perform routine tasks when needed
Humble – gives credit to others
Views honest mistakes as learning experiences
Actively invites team members’ ideas, questions and concerns
Encourages team members to ask for help or support
Attentive when others are speaking (e.g., good eye contact and no looking at his/her mobile device)
Demonstrates professionalism (e.g., shows proper phone etiquette and avoids profanity and sarcasm)
Avoids interrupting people; lets team members finish their thoughts
Encourages team members from different departments to collaborate
Strives to contribute to the store’s efforts to deliver an exceptional guest experience
Treats all co-workers, customers, and vendors professionally and with respect
Adheres to Company Policies and Procedures
Maintains a clean and organized work area
Maintains a professional appearance and adheres to the dealership dress code

Nice To Haves

Passion for developing talent, providing exceptional guest experiences, and being an innovator in the automotive industry
Never think “that’s not in my job description”. Wowing our guests is the job of EVERY team member, even those who don’t interact directly with guests!

Responsibilities

Hires, trains, and motivates all dealership department managers.
The GM should interview all job candidates before a final hiring decision is made.
Directs and monitors all dealership management or supervisory personnel functions and completes formal performance evaluations of all department managers at regularly scheduled intervals.
Plans dealership operations for the coming year and submits to Asbury Automotive for approval.
Ensures volume commitments to the manufacturer are met.
Meets with the controller/office manager weekly to review departmental forecasts for consistency with the monthly and annual forecasts.
Meets with managers individually to develop monthly and annual goals and objectives, and to review actual performance.
Develops merchandising strategies and assists in creating effective, cost-efficient advertising programs.
Monitors daily operating control (DOC) report, implementing improved courses of action where necessary.
Provides accurate weekly reports on the financial condition of Asbury Automotive.
Ensures that the monthly financial statement is complete, accurate, and submitted on time to the factory.
Develops and maintains a good working relationship with lending institutions and manufacturer personnel.
Communicates management policies and procedures to all Team Members’ attitudes and build morale.
Holds regularly scheduled managers meetings to ensure that every department is operating efficiently and profitably.
Reviews all requests for training, approves those which are appropriate and consistent with Asbury Automotive goals for professional/technical ability and advancement, and monitors their effectiveness.
Reviews and approves compensation plans for all team members; ensures all compensation plans are within company guidelines.
Coordinates with the accounting office to ensure that records and analyses are maintained accurately.
Resolves any customer complaints that department managers are unable to rectify.
Comply with all organizational policies, practices, and procedures; including Asbury Automotive Group Code of Conduct at all times.
Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Provide leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge/skill.
Supervise/manage/direct the selection, training, development, appraisal and work assignments of dealership management.
Address complaints in a timely manner and conducts counseling sessions and termination in accordance with company guidelines.
Lead by example and ensure that the core values of the company are encompassed in behavior at all times.

Benefits

Weekly pay
Paid holidays & paid time off
Paid training
Stock Awards (select management and front-line team member’s eligible)
Medical insurance
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
Accident insurance
Critical illness insurance
Hospital indemnity plans
Up to 12 weeks paid pregnancy leave (disability leave)
Paid Parental Leave
Health savings
Flex spending accounts (tax free)
Short-term disability plans
Long-term disability plans
Life Insurance (Whole Life and Term)
401k with company match
Digital career path tool to assist with career development
Continuous training through Asbury's Internal Learning Management System
Professional growth and development opportunities
Student loan relief resources
Employee assistance program
Employee discounts on parts and service repairs
Scholarship awards
Opportunities to join our community service initiatives, which includes paid volunteer hours
Aggressive Employee referral program with bonus opportunities