The General Manager is completely responsible for and will be held accountable for the successful operation of the entire dealership. She / he will develop and execute plans to ensure the dealership of a reasonable profit and the stockholders of a fair return on their investments. The General Manager will accomplish all objectives through planning, motivating and coordinating the activities of all departments. - Understand, evangelize and execute all Sonic Automotive Playbooks. - Plan the dealerships operations of the coming year and report the plan to the Regional Vice President and Senior Management for approval. - Obtain, review and recommend improvements for each department manager's monthly forecasts and plans. - Ensure that every department operates harmoniously and profitably. - Develop and maintain a good working relationship with the factory and lending institutions. - Ensure that a completed financial statement is submitted to the factory by the 5th working day of each month. - Formulate policies and establish procedures for all training programs and monitor their effectiveness. - Oversee all dealership personnel functions, to include: interviewing, hiring, measuring and evaluating performance, recognizing accomplishments, and termination. - Review and approve the compensation plans for all employees. - Ensure that department managers are training and supervising employees for optimum effectiveness. - Communicate management's policies and procedures to all employees and ensure that they are understood and followed. - Complete a formal performance evaluation of each department manager once every six months. - Provide enthusiastic leadership to shape employees' attitudes and build morale. - Establish harmony and teamwork among departments. - Conduct managers' meeting at scheduled intervals. - Coordinate with the business office to ensure that records and analysis be maintained accurately. - Develop merchandising strategies and assist in creating an effective, cost-efficient advertising program - Resolve any customer complaints that line management has not been able to resolve. - Must follow all company safety policies and procedures Qualifications - College degree preferred. - Ability to read and comprehend instructions and information. - At least two years in a dealership sales capacity. - At least five year in a supervisory position. - Professional personal appearance. - Excellent communication skills in person, on the telephone, and in writing. - All applicants must be authorized to work in the USA - All applicants must perform duties and responsibilities in a safe manner - All applicants must be able to demonstrate ability to pass pre-employment testing to include background checks, MVR, drug test, credit report, and valid driver license It's time to make the most important move of your career. From our cooperative, team-based approach, to our more than 1,000 internal advancements each year, it's easy to see the difference. Additional Information *The General Manager has a Pay Scale consisting of the following elements and ranges. Wages include Base Salary Compensation of five thousand six hundred dollars a month. The position may also pay bonus compensation which is based on the percentage of sales achieved from $0.00 (if no sales are made) without any upper limit other than sales performance. The position also may also pay a production bonus based on individual or team performance that may range from $0.00 (if baseline benchmarks are not met) without any fixed upper limit* Benefits: - Medical, dental, vision insurance - 401k plan with company match - Paid Time Off accrual - Closed for Thanksgiving day and Christmas day - Employee discounts on purchasing and leasing cars - Access to all our 100+ stores' inventory - Opportunities for career advancement within a Fortune 500 company