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C&L Autobody LLC

Automotive General Manager

C&L Autobody LLC, Berkeley Heights, New Jersey, us, 07922


Are you ready to take the next big step in your automotive industry career? Our high-volume auto dealership seeks a full-time Automotive General Manager to oversee and motivate our talented team of professionals. Ideal candidates for this position should have a track record of successful management positions with at least 3 years of experience, and a strong desire to succeed with integrity. You will oversee daily operations and assist sales and service managers in setting big but realistic goals. We offer a competitive base salary and financial incentives — when our automotive dealership succeeds, so do you! If you have dealership management experience and excellent communication skills, apply today! Responsibilities: Production management involving but not limited to: • Maintaining pulse on WIP (work in progress) • Monitoring work schedule to make sure we have a constant stream of work to keep the shop busy • Coordinating between departments to make sure the team is involved with the same plan, creating "hot sheets" or daily responsibilities for each department including parts, QC, body, paint, detail & mechanical • Meet sales goal of $55,000 per week along with other cycle & customer service goals • Running interference where needed with customers, insurance companies & other vendors • Write accurate estimates to ensure our GP on parts & labor are above 60% in labor & 33% on parts • Review monthly P&L statements with regional management to make sure the shop maintains profitability, creating a rotational Saturday schedule for front office coverage • Setting clear expectations & goals for each department with feedback & coaching when not met Qualifications: • Possess a state-issued driver’s license and acceptable driving record to operate dealership-owned vehicles • Must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent; bachelor’s degree is a plus • The ability to interpret profit and loss statements and display strong leadership and communication skills is critical • At least three years of auto sales or general management experience for a dealership or corporate automotive group experience is needed • Understanding of the auto industry and its trends Compensation: $100,000 yearly

• Production management involving but not limited to: • Maintaining pulse on WIP (work in progress) • Monitoring work schedule to make sure we have a constant stream of work to keep the shop busy • Coordinating between departments to make sure the team is involved with the same plan, creating "hot sheets" or daily responsibilities for each department including parts, QC, body, paint, detail & mechanical • Meet sales goal of $55,000 per week along with other cycle & customer service goals • Running interference where needed with customers, insurance companies & other vendors • Write accurate estimates to ensure our GP on parts & labor are above 60% in labor & 33% on parts • Review monthly P&L statements with regional management to make sure the shop maintains profitability, creating a rotational Saturday schedule for front office coverage • Setting clear expectations & goals for each department with feedback & coaching when not met

Compensation:$100,000 per year