Kelley Automotive Group General Manager

Functions: Responsible and held accountable for the successful operation of entire dealership.
Will develop and execute plans to ensure the dealership of a reasonable profit.
Will accomplish all objectives through planning, motivating, and coordinating the activities of all departments.
Responsibilities and Authority: Management Plan the dealership’s operations for the coming year and report.
Obtain, review and recommend improvements for each department manager’s monthly forecasts and plans.
Ensure that every department operates harmoniously and profitably.
Develop and maintain a good working relationship with the factory.
Any other tasks deemed necessary per Management.
Personnel Enforce company policies/processes and establish procedures for all training programs, monitor their effectiveness, and ensure that they are understood and followed.
Handle all dealership personnel functions, to include: interviewing, hiring, measuring, evaluating performance, recognizing accomplishments, and terminations.
Ensure that department managers are training and supervising employees for optimum effectiveness.
Complete a formal performance evaluation of each department manager once every six months.
Provide enthusiastic leadership to shape employees’ attitudes and build morale.
Establish teamwork among departments.
Conduct managers’ meetings at scheduled intervals.
Any other tasks deemed necessary per Management.
Other Coordinate with each department to ensure that records and analyses are maintained accurately.
Develop merchandising strategies.
Develop a cost-effective advertising program.
Resolve customer complaints that management has not been able to resolve.
Serve as the “face of the dealership.
” Any other tasks deemed necessary per Management.
Qualifications: A minimum of two years in the automotive industry and a minimum of 3 years of managerial experience required.
High School diploma or the equivalent.
College degree preferred.
Able to read and comprehend instructions and information.
Professional personal appearance.
Excellent communication skills in person, on the telephone and in writing.
NADA training preferred, but will be provided in most circumstances.
Valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
Working Conditions: Will move about the dealership, both indoors and outdoors.
Will need to leave dealership periodically to attend outside functions.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.