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**Position**: General Manager
**Dealership**: Sherwood Park Hyundai
**Location**: Sherwood Park, AB
**Classification**: Full Time, Immediate Hire

At Sherwood Park Hyundai, we’re more than just a dealership, we’re the only Hyundai store in Sherwood Park and proud to be the flagship for the brand. As part of the AutoCanada family, the largest Canadian-owned and publicly traded automotive group in North America, we combine the strength of a national network with the warm, friendly atmosphere of a small, community-focused store.

At AutoCanada, we’re innovative, data-driven, and people-first. That means investing in our team, rewarding performance, and empowering leaders to shape strong, purpose-driven teams. At Sherwood Park Hyundai, we’re known for our personal touch, close-knit culture, and reputation as a signature store in the region. We’re looking for a leader who sees potential, embraces challenges, and wants to guide a team that treats customers like family.

**Your area of focus**

As General Manager at Sherwood Park Hyundai, you’ll be leading a close, high-performing team at a store with a strong presence in both new and pre-owned sales. This is a unique opportunity to run a small but mighty dealership where relationships with customers, staff, and the community are the key to success.

**What drives your day-to-day?**
- Provide strategic leadership across all dealership departments — including Sales, Finance, Service, and Parts — to ensure seamless operations, alignment with business goals, and a consistent customer experience.
- Monitor and manage performance metrics across all areas, driving accountability and continuous improvement in customer satisfaction, profitability, and operational efficiency.
- Lead daily sales operations with a strong focus on vehicle inventory management, ensuring optimal stock levels, high turn rates, and strict adherence to the dealership's sales process.
- Demonstrate deep operational knowledge of Fixed Operations (Service and Parts) to maximize absorption rates, streamline workflows, and support long-term customer retention strategies.
- Develop and execute short
- and long-term strategies for growth, with a focus on market share, revenue expansion, and overall business sustainability.
- Drive efficiency and profitability in every department, identifying areas for process improvement, cost control, and revenue enhancement through proactive management.
- Foster a high-performance culture built on accountability, collaboration, and achievement, ensuring team members are aligned with business objectives and inspired to succeed.
- Effectively lead, motivate, and retain top talent through clear communication, performance coaching, and a strong commitment to personal and professional development.
- Build strong, respectful relationships across all levels of the dealership, from front-line staff to department leaders, while maintaining a positive, team-oriented work environment.
- Deliver consistent bottom-line results while upholding all AutoCanada policies and governance standards, ensuring regulatory and procedural compliance.
- Ensure dealership compliance with manufacturer franchise standards, including target achievement, facility requirements, and customer experience benchmarks.

**What are the must-haves**
- Minimum 3+ years of experience as a General Manager in a retail automotive dealership, with a proven track record of delivering strong performance across all departments.
- Demonstrated success in building, developing, and mentoring a high-performing sales team, with a hands-on approach to coaching, training, and driving accountability.
- Exceptional leadership and management skills, with the ability to inspire confidence, influence others, and foster a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and performance.
- Outstanding communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to clearly articulate goals, expectations, and feedback across all levels of the business.
- Strong business acumen, results-driven mindset, and the ability to make data-informed decisions that drive profitability and operational excellence.
- Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a focus on strategic goals and bottom-line results.

**The Perks.**
- Competitive Compensation and Benefits Package
- Employee Vehicle Purchase & Service Plans
- Employee and Family Assistance Programs
- Company-wide appreciation events and contests throughout the calendar year
- Professional development and the opportunity to grow your career

And those are just the basics. We strive every day to create a workplace culture that embraces diversity and inclusivity, ensures fairness and equal opportunities, and fosters a sense of belonging for all Team Members. As an equal opportunity employer, we actively support everyone in expressing themselves and reaching their full potential.

**Can you picture yourself here already?**

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