Automotive General Manager - Gladstone, OR | Dick Hannah Dealerships

Dick Hannah Nissan

$72K — $300K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum 2 years in an Automotive GSM, Service Director, or GM role.
  • Deep knowledge of dealership operations and sales management.
  • Proven track record of driving financial performance in a franchised dealership.
  • Strong communication, organization, and conflict-resolution skills.
  • Proficient with MS Office, ADP, CDK, and HRIS systems.
  • Demonstrates ethical leadership and commitment to company culture.

Responsibilities

  • Manage dealership operations to boost revenue and performance.
  • Analyze financials and metrics to find growth opportunities.
  • Document and maintain efficient operational workflows and processes.
  • Lead cross-departmental strategic plans and business processes.
  • Coach department leaders toward achieving goals.
  • Collaborate with ownership on financial and strategic direction.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with manufacturers and lenders.
  • Oversee recruitment and training of management personnel.
  • Ensure compliance with policies and foster an ethical company culture.
  • Effectively address customer and employee concerns.
  • Create advertising and merchandising strategies for enhanced visibility.

Benefits

  • Generous Paid Time Off: Accrue 96 hours your first year, increasing over time.
  • Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, plus short- & long-term disability after 60 days.
  • 401(k) Plan: Company-sponsored retirement savings plan.
  • Paid Holidays: At least 2 paid holidays per year post-introductory period.
Full Job Description


Compensation & Benefits:

  • Highly Competitive Pay: $6,000 monthly salary + 3.5% of Store Gross + 10% of Store Net


  • Earning Potential: $300,000+ annually based on performance


  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO): Accrue 96 hours your first year, with increases over time


  • Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, HSA/FSA, life insurance, and short- & long-term disability after 60 days


  • 401(k) Retirement Plan: Robust company-sponsored savings plan


  • Paid Holidays: At least 2 paid holidays per year following the introductory period


What You'll Do:

As our General Manager, you will be the driving force behind dealership success, leading every department to achieve operational excellence and outstanding profitability.

  • Manage all dealership operations to maximize revenue and performance


  • Review financials, DOCs, and performance metrics to identify growth opportunities


  • Develop, document, and maintain operational workflows, process maps, and swimlane diagrams to identify efficiencies and improvement opportunities.


  • Lead the design and implementation of business processes and strategic plans across multiple teams


  • Coach and mentor department leaders to achieve individual and team goals


  • Partner with ownership to review dealership financials and strategic direction


  • Develop and maintain positive relationships with manufacturers and lenders


  • Oversee recruiting, training, and professional development for managers


  • Ensure compliance with company policies and a culture of ethics and accountability


  • Address and resolve customer and employee concerns effectively


  • Create effective advertising and merchandising strategies to enhance visibility


What You Bring:

  • Minimum 2 years of experience as an Automotive GSM, Service Director, or General Manager (GM experience preferred)


  • Advanced knowledge of dealership operations, sales management, and fixed ops


  • Proven success leading a franchised auto dealership to strong financial performance


  • Excellent communication, organizational, and conflict-resolution skills


  • Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, ADP, CDK, and HRIS systems


  • Strong ethical leadership and commitment to company culture

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