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What they do
An Automotive General Manager ensures the profitability of a dealership or other automotive service provider by overseeing various departments, possibly including variable operations (sales and financing), fixed operations (service and parts), and the business office (accounting and administration). Duties of the general manager include, but certainly not limited to, planning, motivating and coordinating the dealership's management through leadership and solid business practices.
$121,565 / year median in Virginia
+5% projected growth
Job Description
Qualifications :
Prior General Manager Experience is required Full accountability for operational and financial performance Supervisory/management/leadership skills Strong knowledge of vehicle value/pricing trends Strong computer and Internet skills (multiple platforms) P & L experience Financial analysis and reporting experience Strong knowledge of regulatory and compliance laws Strong communication, presentation and writing skills Dealertrak/Vauto/VinSolutions Dealer Services Experience a plus Professional appearance and work ethic Excellent work tenure is a must Self-motivated, goal oriented, and ability to work within a fast-paced environment Current, valid driver's license.Responsibilities:
Hiring all management positions, completing performance evaluations regularly and developing short and long-term goals for each department manager (includes administrative, sales, parts, and service departments) Effectively communicating with the comptroller/office manager on a weekly basis to review departmental forecasts and ensure consistency with annual projections Paying close attention to daily operations, recommending and creating improved courses of action where necessary Explaining the policies and procedures of the dealership to all employees and following up with employees to ensure that these issues are understood and followed Providing dealership management with weekly reports on the financial condition of the dealership Overseeing the monthly financial statement to ensure it is complete, accurate and submitted on time to the management/dealership owners Coordinating with the business/administrative office to ensure that records and analyses are correctly maintained Coordinating regular meetings with the managers of each department to ensure their profitability and efficiency Overseeing the hiring and training of all department managers Maintaining an enthusiastic attitude to build positive employee attitudes and morale Overseeing and maintaining compensation plans for all employees Focusing on any customer complaints that department managers are unable to rectify and taking the necessary steps to resolve these complaints Local candidates preferred.Job Type:
Full-time Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Vision insurance Battlefield Chevrolet is seeking an enthusiastic, positive General Manager to oversee all aspects of our dealership operations. The General Manager will be responsible for driving overall business performance, including sales, service, and administrative functions, while ensuring the highest levels of customer satisfaction and operational efficiency. Through August 2026, in a region of 59 Chevrolet dealerships, Battlefield Chevrolet is one of only nine dealerships with YOY growth in Sales Volume, and the lone dealership with double digit growth. Pair growing sales opportunities in a rapidly growing market and active infrastructure investment currently ongoing to increase service and parts capacity, the opportunities at Battlefield Chevrolet are infinite. Battlefield Automotive has been family owned and operated since 1992, with ownership actively involved in the day-to-day operations offering support to its executive management team.Pay:
From $250,000.00 per yearBenefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insuranceWork Location:
In personBenefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Plans
- Professional Development
- Health Insurance