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Description Job Title: Automotive General Manager Reports To : Dealer Principal / Owner Department : Management The Automotive General Manager oversees all operations within a dealership, ensuring profitability, efficient operations, and exceptional customer satisfaction. This role requires a strategic leader who can manage sales, service, parts, finance, and administrative departments, while driving growth, achieving revenue targets, and maintaining compliance with industry standards. Key Responsibilities: • Lead and manage all dealership operations, including sales, service, and parts departments, ensuring alignment with company goals and standards • Develop and implement strategic plans to achieve sales targets, improve operational efficiency, and enhance customer satisfaction • Oversee sales team performance, providing coaching, training, and motivation to maximize productivity and revenue • Manage fixed operations, including service and parts departments, to ensure high-quality service delivery and operational excellence • Monitor financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, and expense control • Foster a positive and collaborative work environment that promotes teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement • Maintain strong relationships with customers, vendors, and manufacturer representatives • Ensure compliance with all dealership policies, safety regulations, and industry standards Skills and Qualifications: • Proven experience in dealership sales management and fixed operations, within a Ford dealership • Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop a high-performing team • Strong understanding of automotive sales processes, service operations, and parts management • Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills • Ability to analyze financial reports and develop strategies to improve profitability • Customer-focused mindset with a commitment to delivering exceptional service • Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Automotive Management, or related field preferred Requirements • Ford Motor Company experience required • Proven experience in automotive dealership management, as a GM required. • Strong leadership, decision-making, and interpersonal skills. • In-depth knowledge of dealership operations, including sales, finance, service, and parts. • Analytical and financial acumen, with experience in budgeting and forecasting. • Exceptional communication and problem-solving abilities. • Familiarity with CDK Dealer Management Systems (DMS) and CRM platforms. • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Automotive Technology, or related field (preferred