We are searching for a proven automotive leader ready to take the wheel of a thriving dealership with growth potential!
We're seeking an Automotive General Manager to lead a well-established import franchise store in the Columbus market. This is an opportunity to partner with a supportive, forward-thinking dealer group that believes in investing in its people, empowering its leaders, and providing the resources needed to achieve outstanding results.
If you're passionate about building high-performing teams, driving profitability, creating an exceptional customer experience, and leading from the front, this opportunity offers the platform to make a lasting impact.
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
- Partner with a dealer group that embraces innovation, growth, and long-term success
- Significant opportunity to elevate dealership performance
- Strong support structure and resources that allow you to focus on leadership and execution
- Autonomy to make decisions, develop talent, and drive strategic initiatives
- Competitive compensation package with lucrative performance incentives
- Positive, collaborative culture that values accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement
Key Responsibilities
- Provide leadership and strategic direction for Sales, Service, Parts, and Finance operations
- Develop and execute growth strategies that increase revenue, profitability, and market share
- Recruit, mentor, and develop high-performing department leaders and team members
- Foster a culture of excellence, customer satisfaction, accountability, and teamwork
- Monitor key performance metrics and implement action plans to improve results
- Drive exceptional CSI and customer retention throughout the dealership
- Build and maintain strong relationships with the manufacturer, lenders, and community partners
- Ensure operational efficiency, compliance, and financial accountability across all departments
- Partner with leadership on marketing initiatives, brand awareness, and community engagement
What We're Looking For
- Proven success as a General Manager, General Sales Manager, or senior dealership leader
- Demonstrated history of driving sales growth, profitability, and operational excellence
- Proven ability to build, coach, and retain high-performing teams
- Strong understanding of dealership financials, forecasting, and KPI management
- Hands-on leadership style with a passion for employee development
- Excellent communication, decision-making, and relationship-building skills
- High level of integrity, accountability, and professionalism
- Growth mindset with the ability to lead change and drive continuous improvement
The Ideal Candidate
You are a motivated, performance driven leader who thrives in a fast paced environment. You understand that great results come from great people, and you have a track record of developing teams, improving processes, and creating a culture that attracts both employees and customers.
You don't just manage a dealership, you inspire teams, elevate performance, and create sustainable success.
Apply today and take the next step in your automotive leadership career with a dealership and ownership group committed to growth, excellence, and long-term success.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $185,000.00 - $225,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Dealership: 3 years (Required)
- Automotive Management: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
