Automotive Dealership Luxury Multi-Franchise General Manager

Leader Automotive Group is looking for an experienced Automotive General Manager to oversee our luxury vehicle franchises in Bloomington-Normal, IL. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in automotive leadership, with a focus on managing high-end dealerships, driving sales, and delivering outstanding customer service. In return, we offer an extremely competitive compensation plan along with an exceptional benefits package, making this an excellent opportunity for a seasoned professional looking to thrive in a dynamic, luxury-focused environment.

If you have a passion for people, automobiles, and making money then we want to talk to you! Get to the front of the line by applying today!

Leader Automotive Group is a wholly owned subsidiary of AutoCanada, a publicly traded company. Leader Automotive is AutoCanada's first footprint into the U.S. market and we currently have 10 dealerships consisting of 23 different franchises and approximately 700 employees. We have a strong presence in the Chicagoland area with 8 dealerships and 2 more located in central Illinois.

Leader Automotive is proud to offer our full-time employees the following benefits to aid in their well-being and performance:

Benefits

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• BCBS Health & Wellness Discounts/Programs
• Life Insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off / Vacation
• Growth / Advancement Opportunities
• Employee Vehicle Purchase Policy
• Above Average Industry Pay
• Publicly traded organization / stability
• Employee referral bonuses

Responsibilities

• Drive employee & customer retention
• Ensure that the dealership exceeds its new and used vehicle sales quotas and its objectives on a consistent basis, through personal engagement.
• Ensure that the dealership reaches its profit objective on a monthly and annual basis.
• You will be expected to accomplish the above objectives through planning, organizing, coordinating, and managing the activities of the dealership operations.
• Focus on employee development and retention.
• Develop and maintain a good working relationship with lenders and manufacturer partners.
• Develop culture where customer retention is valued and achieved.
• Coach managers to develop monthly and annual goals and objectives and to review actual performance.
• Achieve planned unit sales volume by offering balanced and representative vehicle inventories.
• Oversee the process of appraising, reconditioning, wholesaling and merchandising new and used vehicle inventory.
• Achieve assigned profit goals on a monthly basis.
• Lead by example and ensure that the core values of the Company are encompassed in behavior at all times
• Guide, train and mentor associates in an effort to develop and retain.
• Lead from the "front line" and be engaged in all retail operations
• Set benchmarks and accomplish goals
• Consistently produce sustainable results

Qualifications

• 5 - 7 years previous Automotive General Management experience
• Luxury franchise experience is a plus to include Mercedes, Audi & Volvo preferred
• Great communication skills
• Proven results
• High Energy
• Self-Starter
• Experience with bank finance
• Knowledge of CRM and DMS systems
• Experience in digital marketing
• Ability to drive sales, revenue and growth with digital capabilities
• Ability to attract, train and maintain effective successful sales team

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.