Pure Country Automotive is looking for an experienced General Manager to lead a unique three-franchise dealership operation in Grayson, Kentucky. With Ford, Chevrolet, and Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram under one operation, this position offers something very few automotive leaders ever get the opportunity to run: three powerful domestic brands in one market. Located in the heart of Kentucky truck country , Pure Country Automotive has significant opportunity for growth in trucks, SUVs, used vehicles, finance, and fixed operations. We are not looking for someone to simply maintain the business. We are looking for a leader who wants to build it. The right General Manager will have the authority and responsibility to develop the team, drive the sales culture, improve processes, manage inventory, maximize profitability, and hold every department accountable for results. This is an opportunity for a proven automotive leader who is competitive, hands-on, financially driven, and wants to make a measurable impact.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We want a dealership operator , not someone who manages from an office. The successful candidate must be comfortable leading from the front — working with managers, desking deals, reviewing leads, managing inventory, developing people, analyzing financial performance, and identifying opportunities throughout the dealership. You should understand how all areas of a dealership work together and know how to turn activity into sales, gross profit, and long-term growth.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead the overall performance and profitability of the dealership Recruit, develop, coach, and hold managers and employees accountable Drive new and used vehicle sales performance Maintain strong involvement in desking and deal structure Establish and enforce a strong internet lead and CRM process Monitor appointment, showroom, closing, and sales performance Manage new and used inventory based on market demand and turn Maximize front-end gross and F&I performance Work closely with fixed operations leadership to grow service and parts Review dealership financial statements and manage expenses Establish clear performance expectations throughout the store Build a competitive, accountable, customer-focused culture Take ownership of the dealership's overall results
QUALIFICATIONS
Proven automotive dealership management experience required General Manager, General Sales Manager, or comparable senior dealership leadership experience preferred Strong desking and deal-structuring ability Strong understanding of new and used vehicle operations Proven ability to lead, develop, and hold a sales organization accountable Strong understanding of internet leads, CRM processes, and digital retail opportunities Working knowledge of F&I performance and dealership profitability Ability to read, understand, and manage from a dealership financial statement Strong inventory management skills Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills Ford, Chevrolet/GM, or CDJR franchise experience is a plus
WHY PURE COUNTRY AUTOMOTIVE?
This is not a position for someone looking to simply inherit an operation and maintain the status quo. It is an opportunity to lead, grow, improve, and take ownership of the results. You will have three major domestic franchises, a strong truck and SUV market, and the opportunity to build a dealership operation around your leadership. If you are a proven automotive leader who understands how to sell vehicles, build gross, develop people, manage inventory, control expenses, and create accountability , we want to talk to you. Pure Country Automotive Grayson, Kentucky Ford | Chevrolet | Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Three franchises. One operation. In the heart of truck country.
Pay:
$180,000.00 - $300,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance