Automotive General Manager
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Automotive General Manager needed for busy new car dealership in the Brooklyn, NY market. This position will report directly to the Dealer Principal and the GM will be responsible to actively manage the store on a daily basis. The successful candidate is a General Manager who knows how to lead, manage, and grow the dealership while delivering a positive customer experience and maintaining profitability. Moreover, the dealer is looking for a GM who is proactive person and takes initiative on a daily basis; going through the CRM daily to review leads, running morning "save the deal" meetings every day, managing incentive reviews, ensuring compliance for deliveries, etc. The store has a solid team in place but needs a strong General Manager to keep the team focused, held accountable, energized, and ready to tackle each day following consistent processes. It is important that the person hired has a proven track record in automotive management, is a great communicator, and is a hands-on leader who does business the right way. Experience on Reynolds and Reynolds a plus.
Responsibilities:
- Lead, recruit, train, and evaluate high-performing teams across all departments (sales, service, finance, and parts)
- Foster a positive, accountable, and high-performance culture that is process driven and consistent
- Conduct regular one-on-one meetings and team sessions to ensure alignment and drive results
- Develop and implement strategic plans to achieve dealership sales and profitability targets
- Set and manage monthly and annual sales goals for new and used vehicles
- Guide sales managers and monitor daily sales activities, lead conversion, and closing ratios
- Run daily “save the deal” meetings and ensure all leads are managed effectively via the CRM
- Create and execute promotions, pricing strategies, and business development initiatives
- Coach managers and staff on customer handling, product knowledge, and closing techniques
- Negotiate key deals with customers, vendors, and manufacturers
- Set high standards for customer service and ensure a seamless buying experience
- Handle escalated customer concerns and implement processes to improve CSI scores
- Oversee inventory levels, ordering, vehicle mix, pricing, and merchandising strategies
- Collaborate with department leaders to optimize stock and manage aged inventory
- Oversee dealership financial performance including budgeting, forecasting, and expense control
- Analyze performance metrics and make data-driven operational decisions
- Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and manufacturer standards
- Maintain strong relationships with manufacturer reps and ensure program compliance
Compensation/Benefits:
- Compensation will commensurate with experience but will be in the $250,000 - $300,000+ range for the successful candidate.
- Full benefits package will be provided
- 401(K) with matching
Apply:
If you are able to commute to Brooklyn, NY and are an experienced automotive General Manager or proven GSM ready for the next step please apply at www.automotivesearchgroup.com ; or call us at 508-620-6300 today for more information. NO RELOCATORS PLEASE!
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