General Manager

Dilawri Group of Companies

• $100K — $120K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Experience in an automotive dealership environment required (e.g., Sales Manager, GSM, etc.).
  • Strong understanding of dealership operations, especially in Variable Operations.
  • Proven track record of coaching and team-building.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, hands-on setting.
  • Customer-focused and results-oriented mentality.
  • Eager to learn, adapt, and execute structured approaches.
  • Strong communication and leadership skills.
  • Experience with dealership systems (180, CDK, etc.) is a plus.
  • Valid VSA License or ability to obtain one.
  • Legally entitled to work in Canada.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the dealership with a focus on volume and disciplined inventory management.
  • Build, coach, and develop a high-performing team in sales and other departments.
  • Drive a strong appointment culture and ensure lead to delivery consistency.
  • Engage hands-on in daily operations, including deal desking and team support.
  • Enforce dealership processes and promote continuous improvement.
  • Generate accountability through regular performance reviews and structured meetings.
  • Maintain a high level of customer focus across all dealership interactions.
  • Collaborate with department leaders to align strategies and execution.

Benefits

  • Discounted employee vehicle purchase program.
  • Job-specific coaching and training programs.
  • Comprehensive health and dental plans.
  • Employee wellness and assistance programs.
  • Social events for employees.
Full Job Description
Position Overview

Mercedes-Benz Boundary is looking for a General Manager to lead the dealership with a clear focus on customer experience, variable performance, and team development.

This is a hands-on leadership role. The successful candidate will be actively involved in the day-to-day business, driving sales performance, building a strong appointment culture, and ensuring the team is aligned, accountable, and focused on results.

This role reports directly to the Director of Operations and is responsible for the overall performance of the dealership, with a strong emphasis on Variable Operations.

We are open to developing the right candidate. Previous General Manager experience is not required, but a strong foundation within an automotive dealership is essential.

Compensation for this position is commission based.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities
• Lead the dealership with a variable-driven mindset, focused on volume, gross, and disciplined inventory management
• Build, coach, and develop a high-performing team across sales and supporting departments
• Drive a strong appointment culture and ensure consistent execution from lead to delivery
• Be actively involved in the business - desking deals, supporting managers, and working with the team on the floor
• Ensure dealership processes are followed, reinforced, and continuously improved
• Create accountability through daily and weekly performance reviews and structured meetings
• Maintain a high level of customer focus across all touchpoints
• Work closely with department leaders to align strategy, execution, and results
• Represent the dealership with professionalism to customers, staff, and manufacturer partners

Qualifications Required
• Experience working within an automotive dealership environment is required (Sales Manager, GSM, General Manager or similar)
• Strong understanding of how a dealership operates, particularly within Variable Operations
• Proven ability to drive performance, coach people, and build a team culture
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, hands-on environment
• Customer-focused, competitive, and results-driven
• Willing to learn, adapt, and execute within a structured approach
• Strong communication and leadership presence
• Experience with dealership systems (180, CDK, or equivalent) is an asset
• Valid VSA License (or ability to obtain)
• Legally entitled to work in Canada

In addition to working with and learning from a team of leading professionals in the automotive industry, our benefits include:

  • Discounted employee vehicle purchase program
  • Job-specific coaching & training programs
  • Comprehensive health & dental plans
  • Employee wellness & assistance programs
  • Employee social events

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