Harley Davidson General Manager

Overview

WE ARE LOOKING FOR ONLY THE BEST GM in the HD world!!  CAREER FIRST LEADERSHIP!

HARLEY-DAVIDSON General Manager “GM” is completely responsible for and will be held accountable for the successful operation of the facility, excluding Controllers and office staff. The GM will develop and execute plans to ensure the facility of a reasonable profit. The GM will accomplish all objectives through planning, motivating and coordinating the activities of all departments. The GM must present a professional appearance.

Base Salary:  $125K per year PLUS 7% of GP

Position Responsibilities:

• Promptly notify Controller and corporate office of all legal issues.
• Notify supervisor of any personnel changes at management level.
• Plan the facility’s operations for the coming year and report the plan to the President.
• Obtain, review and recommend improvements for each department manager’s forecasts and plans.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with the factories and lending institutions. Complete/review meeting notes for all management contacts with factory representatives and send to corporate.
• Review and approve the compensation plans for all employees (excluding Controller).
• Ensure department managers are training and supervising employees for optimum effectiveness.
• Responsible for overall facility operation, function and appearance.
• Communicate policies and procedures to all employees and ensure they are understood and followed.
• Provide positive leadership to build employee morale.
• Develop merchandising strategies and assist in creating an effective, cost-efficient advertising plan for the facility.
• Attend monthly fixed operations meeting.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding customer information and other programs (red flags), all other federal, state and local laws – OSHA, EPA safeguards, 8300, red flags information security program.
• Monitor and safeguard company assets (i.e. company vehicles, inventory and equipment).
• Ensure community involvement of dealership employees.
• Resolve any customer complaints that line management has not been able to resolve.
• Understand and comply with federal, state and local regulations that affect dealership operations, such as hazardous waste disposal, OSHA right-to-know, etc. Complete OSHA training and ensure OSHA training completion by department employees.
• Complete training as directed by management.
• Follow policies and procedures as set forth in the Personnel Policy Manual and other corporate policies.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years in leadership (sales & fixed operations)
• Harley-Davidson experience A MUST
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Valid Driver’s License with M endorsement and clean MVR
• Willing to undergo background check and drug test

Experience:

• Harley Davidson: 8-10 year (Preferred)
• General Management: 5 years (Required)
• Sales: 3-5 years (Preferred)

License:

• Motorcycle (Required)

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Retirement plan
• Relocation assistance