General Manager

Carlock Automotive Group

$180K — $225K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of dealership GM or GSM experience, preferably with Volkswagen or another import brand
  • Demonstrated success in boosting profitability and exceeding targets
  • Strong understanding of dealership financials, including both fixed and variable operations
  • Expertise in F&I with a compliance-focused approach
  • Proven leadership skills that inspire and motivate teams

Responsibilities

  • Own the full P&L for Volkswagen of Murfreesboro, overseeing sales, service, parts, and finance
  • Recruit, mentor, and lead a high-performing dealership team
  • Develop and implement strategies to drive growth and sales performance
  • Cultivate a dealership culture that prioritizes customer satisfaction and employee pride
  • Collaborate closely with Carlock's marketing agency to enhance local presence and demand
  • Ensure dealership operations are compliant and maintain Volkswagen's brand standards

Benefits

  • Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) plan with company matching contributions
  • Employee vehicle purchase discounts
  • Opportunities for professional growth within a rapidly expanding dealership group
  • Supportive, family-owned company culture that encourages leadership autonomy
Full Job Description
Drive Your Career Forward: General Manager - Volkswagen of Murfreesboro

Carlock Automotive Group | Murfreesboro, TN
$180,000 - $225,000 + Performance Incentives

Now we're looking for a General Manager to take the wheel at Volkswagen of Murfreesboro and drive it into its next chapter of growth.

If you're a proven automotive leader who wants more than just a job - who wants ownership over your store's success, a real seat at the table, and the backing of a group that's scaling fast and investing heavily in its people - this is your opportunity.
What You'll Own
  • The Wheel. Full P&L ownership of Volkswagen of Murfreesboro - sales, service, parts, and F&I. This is your store to build.
  • The Team. Recruit, coach, and inspire a high-performing team that competes to win, every day.
  • The Growth. Set the strategy, drive the numbers, and be the leader who takes this store to the next level.
  • The Culture. Build a dealership experience customers rave about and employees are proud to be part of.
  • The Partnership. Work hand-in-hand with Carlock's in-house marketing agency, AutoMinds, to fuel local demand and brand presence.
  • The Standard. Keep operations sharp, compliant, and aligned with Volkswagen's brand excellence.
What You Bring
  • 5+ years of dealership GM or GSM experience - Volkswagen or import brand experience is a big plus
  • A track record of driving profitability and crushing targets
  • Command of dealership financials, fixed ops, and variable ops
  • F&I expertise and a compliance-first mindset
  • The kind of leadership presence that makes people want to follow you
Why Carlock
  • Competitive salary plus aggressive performance bonus structure
  • Health, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Employee vehicle purchase program
  • Real, tangible growth opportunities within an expanding, multi-state dealership group
  • A family-owned culture where leaders are empowered, not micromanaged

This isn't just a General Manager role. It's a chance to lead, to build, and to grow with us.

Ready to drive? Apply today.

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