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

  • 2+ years in automotive management (GSM, Service Director, or GM experience preferred)
  • Deep understanding of dealership operations and sales management
  • Proven record of financial success in franchised auto dealerships
  • Strong communication and organizational abilities
  • Skilled in conflict resolution and team management
  • Proficient with MS Office, ADP, CDK, and HRIS software
  • Dedicated to ethical leadership and company culture

Responsibilities

  • Manage all dealership operations to optimize revenue and performance
  • Analyze financials, DOCs, and metrics for growth opportunities
  • Develop and maintain operational workflows to identify efficiencies
  • Lead strategic business process design and implementation
  • Coach department leaders to meet individual and team objectives
  • Collaborate with ownership on financial reviews and strategic planning
  • Cultivate relationships with manufacturers and lenders
  • Oversee recruitment, training, and development of managers
  • Ensure compliance with policies and foster accountability
  • Address customer and employee concerns effectively
  • Create advertising and merchandising strategies for visibility

Benefits

  • Generous Paid Time Off (accrue 96 hours in the first year)
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits after 60 days
  • 401(k) plan with company contributions
  • Paid holidays at least twice per year after introductory period
  • Highly competitive compensation structure with performance-based earnings
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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