General Manager-automotive Dealership

**AutoCanada**, the largest publicly-traded automotive group in Canada, is **NOW HIRING** an experienced, hands on **General Manager** to work at our **Guelph Kia** location This is your opportunity to get your foot in the door with an automotive group that believes in growing our talent, connecting with the communities that we serve, and building a brand that is recognized across North America for our commitment to integrity and customer service. If you share our passion for people, automobiles, and making money then we want to talk to you about a new career with **AutoCanada**

**AutoCanada** believes that taking care of our team members and setting them up for long-term success is what sets us apart from our competitors. **That is why AutoCanada is proud to offer our full-time employees the following benefits to aid in their well-being and performance**:

- Competitive pay plans and a motivated group of AutoCanada employees to work alongside
- Dental and vision insurance
- Prescription insurance that can discount purchases up to 80%
- Paid holiday and flex time for full time AutoCanada employees
- Employee vehicle purchase & service programs
- Employee assistance programs focused on health & wellness
- Company-wide appreciation events and contests throughout the calendar year
- Professional development and the opportunity to grow your career with a North American automotive group operating in Canada and the United States

**Summary**

Our General Manager’s execute our dealership business plans to ensure successful operations, and drive high customer satisfaction, ongoing employee engagement and continued business profitability. Provided leading edge support tools and processes, peer mentorship from other successful dealerships, you will be a part of a 60+ retail franchise auto group with a proved process that delivers consistent predictable results. In addition, you will have a full head office support team that provides the marketing, training, IT and management support to ensure your success

**Responsibilities**
- Oversee Sales, Finance, Service and Parts operations of the dealership
- Performance metrics in all departments
- Vehicle inventory, daily sales management and upholding sales process
- A detailed understanding of Service and Parts operations
- Develop and implement strategies for growth
- Ensure maximum efficiency and profitability in all departments
- Create a high-performance culture and climate in a dealership
- Strong ability to motivate and retain talent
- Develop and encourage strong working relationships at all levels in the business
- Deliver bottom line results while ensuring compliance to company policies and corporate governance
- Ensure dealer compliance to franchise standards and target requirements

**Requirements**:

- A minimum of 5 years’ experience in automotive dealership sales management
- Must have been a key player in building and mentoring a successful sales department
- Must be able to demonstrate exceptional leadership, management and communication skills
- Results focused and detail orientated

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter on the Careers portion of our website.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

At AutoCanada, we are dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusivity. As an equal opportunity employer, we actively support everyone in expressing themselves and reaching their full potential. Our commitment extends to reaching out to individuals from various backgrounds and identities. We do not discriminate based on gender identity, race, national origin, ethnicity, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital or family status, or mental/physical disabilities. AutoCanada is committed to collaborating with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need accommodation during the recruitment process, please inform your recruiter.