Automotive Dealership General Manager

Newton Chevrolet of Russellville•Russellville, KY

5h•Onsite

About The Position

Newton Chevrolet of Russellville is seeking a highly motivated, hands-on General Manager (GM) to lead our growing dealership to the next level. This results-driven leader will take full ownership of dealership operations, including sales and service performance, team development, and customer satisfaction, while driving growth and profitability in a rural market. The ideal candidate will bring a passion for the automotive industry, exceptional leadership skills, and a proven ability to build a winning culture, develop a high-performing team, and deliver outstanding customer experiences.

Requirements

Proven automotive retail management experience, preferably as a GM, GSM, or high-performing Sales Director
Strong understanding of new and used vehicle operations, F&I, inventory management, service, digital leads, and dealership financials
Ability to grow volume without sacrificing gross
Experience managing and developing sales, finance, and service and parts managers
Strong used-car acquisition, pricing, aging, and inventory-turn knowledge
Ability to hold managers and employees accountable to processes and expectations
A hands-on leadership style with strong showroom-floor and customer involvement
Understanding of CSI, online reputation, and customer retention
Proven ability to recruit, train, and develop talented people
Strong communication skills and a desire to become part of the Russellville community
Experience in auto dealership management or a similar leadership role required
GM/GSM experience strongly preferred
Strong sales background with a track record increasing sales and profitability
Excellent understanding of dealership financial statements and KPIs
Proven leadership and team-building skills
Strong used-vehicle and inventory-management knowledge
Ability to work independently and take ownership of business outcomes
Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities
Valid driver's license

Nice To Haves

Understanding of rural market dynamics is a plus

Responsibilities

Oversee daily dealership operations to ensure efficient and effective performance.
Drive sales and service growth by setting clear targets and coaching the sales and service team to achieve them
Develop and implement strategies tailored to the rural market to increase customer traffic and retention
Manage budgets, control expenses, and maintain profitability goals
Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, vendors, and the community
Lead, mentor, and motivate the dealership team to foster a high-performance culture
Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and company policies