General Manager

Ridezilla

$70K — $95K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of dealership leadership experience required
  • Powersports, marine, automotive, RV, or equipment dealership experience preferred
  • Proven track record in driving sales growth and profitability
  • Strong coaching and team-building abilities
  • Experience in managing budgets and inventory effectively
  • Excellent communication and decision-making skills
  • Entrepreneurial mindset focused on growth and improvement

Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily operations across all dealership departments
  • Ensure efficient department operations and high-quality customer service
  • Identify improvement opportunities in dealership performance
  • Maintain compliance with operational standards and ethical practices
  • Recruit, train, and develop department managers and team members
  • Establish performance expectations and accountability
  • Drive sales and profitability through strategic planning

Benefits

  • Opportunity to impact a growing dealership
  • Possibility for team and personal development
  • Support for local marketing initiatives and community engagement
  • Partnership with corporate leadership on growth strategies
  • Ownership in dealership performance and results
Full Job Description
Lead a Growing Dealership and Make a Direct Impact

Ridezilla Americus/Boater's World South Georgia is seeking a driven, operationally focused General Manager to lead our Americus, GA dealership.

This is an opportunity for an experienced dealership leader to take ownership of a growing location, develop high-performing teams, drive profitability, and help shape the future of the business. The General Manager is responsible for the overall performance of the dealership, overseeing Sales, Service, Parts, Inventory, and Customer Experience while partnering closely with executive leadership to achieve growth objectives.

We're looking for a leader who enjoys building teams, creating accountability, developing people, and driving results.

What You Will Be Doing
Operational Leadership
  • Oversee day-to-day operations across Sales, Service, Parts, and Administrative functions
  • Ensure departments operate efficiently while delivering a high-quality customer experience
  • Monitor dealership performance and identify opportunities for improvement
  • Maintain compliance with company policies, operational standards, and ethical business practices
Team Development
  • Recruit, hire, train, and develop department managers and team members
  • Establish clear performance expectations and accountability measures
  • Coach and mentor employees to improve performance and support career growth
  • Foster a positive, team-oriented culture focused on customer satisfaction and results
Financial Performance
  • Develop and execute plans to meet or exceed sales, profitability, and operational goals
  • Review financial statements, departmental performance, and key performance indicators
  • Monitor inventory levels, expenses, and overall dealership profitability
  • Drive revenue growth while maintaining operational efficiency
Customer Experience
  • Champion a customer-first culture throughout the dealership
  • Ensure customer concerns are addressed promptly and professionally
  • Implement processes that improve customer retention and referral business
  • Monitor dealership reputation and customer satisfaction metrics
Business Development & Community Presence
  • Support local marketing initiatives, events, and dealership promotions
  • Build relationships within the local community and industry
  • Partner with corporate leadership on growth initiatives and long-term planning
  • Identify opportunities to increase market share and dealership performance


Requirements

  • Previous General Manager, General Sales Manager, Fixed Operations Manager, or multi-department dealership leadership experience
  • Powersports, marine, automotive, RV, or equipment dealership experience strongly preferred
  • Proven track record of driving sales growth, profitability, and operational performance
  • Strong leadership, coaching, and team-building skills
  • Experience managing departmental budgets, inventory, and financial performance
  • Strong communication and decision-making abilities
  • Ability to lead from the front while maintaining accountability across the organization
  • Entrepreneurial mindset with a focus on growth and continuous improvement

Who Will Thrive Here

The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who enjoys building teams, solving problems, developing people, and driving results. This role is best suited for someone who wants to make a measurable impact, take ownership of dealership performance, and grow alongside a rapidly expanding organization.

Ready to Lead?

If you're looking for an opportunity to run a dealership, develop a strong team, and help drive the future of a growing organization, we'd like to hear from you.

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