General Manager- W.I. Simonson

Sonic Automotive

$500K+*
Retail & Consumer Goods
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • College degree preferred.
  • Minimum two years experience in dealership sales role.
  • At least five years in a supervisory role.
  • Strong communication skills both written and verbal.
  • Professional appearance required.
  • Authorized to work in the USA.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement operational plans for the dealership.
  • Review and enhance monthly forecasts from department managers.
  • Ensure profitable and harmonious department operations.
  • Maintain strong relationships with manufacturers and lenders.
  • Supervise all personnel functions from hiring to performance evaluations.
  • Conduct regular managers' meetings to promote teamwork and communication.
  • Resolve escalated customer complaints to ensure satisfaction.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
  • 401(k) plan with company match.
  • Accrue Paid Time Off.
  • Closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas.
  • Employee discounts on vehicle purchases and leases.
  • Access to over 100 stores' inventory.
  • Career advancement opportunities in a Fortune 500 company.
Full Job Description


Annual Compensation Range (Salary plus Bonus):

$500K - $1million annually

If meeting and exceeding individual and store quotas

Job Description

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

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

*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*

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