Automotive General Manager

Kunes Auto Group

• $300K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of dealership management experience, preferably as GM or GSM
  • Strong focus on accountability and performance metrics
  • Proven ability to sell, coach, and inspire teams
  • Experience in leading through change and enhancing team engagement
  • Knowledge of fixed operations, front-end profitability, and customer retention

Responsibilities

  • Oversee all dealership operations including sales, service, parts, and finance
  • Build, lead, and coach a high-performing team across all departments
  • Drive customer satisfaction (CSI) initiatives
  • Develop and execute strategies to boost profitability and community reputation
  • Align with corporate leadership on group-wide goals and standards
  • Ensure compliance and operational excellence

Benefits

  • Uncapped earnings potential at a high-volume store
  • Company demo vehicle or vehicle allowance
  • 401(k) with match, health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Ongoing leadership development and advancement opportunities
  • Daily Pay: Access your earnings before payday
Full Job Description
Job Type

Full-time

Description

Kunes Auto Group one of the fastest growing dealerships in the Midwest is seeking a driven, experienced, and results-focused Automotive General Manager to lead our East Moline, IL dealership to new heights. This role is ideal for a hands-on leader ready to build a winning team culture, drive CSI, and deliver profitability - while working in a high-growth, supportive environment.

What You'll Do:
  • Oversee all dealership operations: sales, service, parts, and finance
  • Build, lead, and coach a high-performing team across all departments
  • Drive customer satisfaction (CSI)
  • Develop and execute strategies to increase profitability, employee engagement, and community reputation
  • Partner with corporate leadership to align with group-wide goals and standards
  • Ensure compliance, audit readiness, and operational excellence


Requirements

Who You Are:
  • A seasoned leader with 5+ years in dealership management (GM or GSM-level experience strongly preferred)
  • You thrive on accountability and performance metrics
  • You know how to sell, coach, and inspire - and aren't afraid to be on the floor when needed
  • You bring experience leading through change and growing team engagement
  • You understand fixed ops, front-end profitability, and customer retention

Compensation & Benefits:

Estimated Total Compensation: $300,000+ per year
  • Uncapped earnings potential at a high-volume store
  • Company demo vehicle or vehicle allowance
  • 401(k) with match, health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Ongoing leadership development and advancement opportunities
  • Daily Pay: Access your earnings before payday.


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