Automotive General Shop Foreman / Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits/Perks

• Careers Advancement Opportunities
• Competitive Compensation

Job Summary

Are you ready to take the next big step in your automotive industry career? Our high-volume Automotive Repair & Body Shop is seeking a full-time Automotive General Manager to oversee and motivate our talented team of professionals.

The ideal candidate for this position should have a track record of successful management positions with at least three years of experience, and a strong desire to succeed with integrity.

You will oversee daily operations and assist sales and service managers in setting big but realistic goals. We offer a competitive base salary and financial incentives—when our automotive dealership succeeds, so do you! If you have dealership management experience and excellent communication skills, apply today!

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations, remedy customer complaints promptly, and ensure customer satisfaction metrics are met
• Recruit, hire, and train service managers, office managers, and sales/finance department managers to meet profit levels
• Assist with the creation of affordable advertising campaigns and programs to increase sales and brand visibility for the car dealership
• Attend manager meetings and establish good working relationships with owners, managers, and dealership staff to establish sales processes and recommend daily unit sales
• Implement growth strategies that align with automotive group objectives by carefully assessing profit and loss while maintaining vehicle inventory that meets the needs of the local market
• Review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for accuracy and completion before sharing them with upper dealership management
• Learn and uphold all local, state, and federal regulations impacting vehicle sales, and the automotive industry as a whole

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is preferred but not required; a high school diploma or GED equivalent needed
• Three or more years of experience in a sales manager or general manager position for a dealership or auto group is necessary
• Knowledge of the automotive industry and trends
• Possess a state-issued driver’s license and acceptable driving record to operate dealership-owned vehicles
• Strong communication skills; a track record of leadership; and the ability to interpret profit and loss statements are necessary for success