Overview
Job Description:
We are seeking a General Manager who will oversee and manage the operation of one of our Atlanta dealership. Responsibilities include maximizing return on investment, profit and loss, daily operation, planning, development, customer retention and implementation of marketing plans for both short-term and long-term growth. The General Manager has direct responsibility for managing and controlling company assets, as well as managing and developing employees for future growth. The General Manager reports directly to the Dealer Principal.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
-Provides direction and coordination for all areas of dealership operation.
-Communicates operating policies and procedures for dealership.
-Ensures departments maintain budgeted revenue and expense objectives.
-Maintains records, controls and requests reports from subordinates to evaluate dealership performance.
-Holds department managers accountable for monthly and annual objectives and financial goals.
-Approves all departmental expenditures.
-In collaboration with the Dealer Principal, makes recommendations/changes to the operating plan and related budgets.
Supervisory Responsibilities
-Insures policies, procedures and processes for dealership are adhered to.
-Coaches, counsels and evaluates direct reports.
-Manages recruitment, interviewing, hiring and termination of staff.
-Conducts performance reviews on a regular basis for direct reports.
-Holds management accountable for leading their people.
-Delegates responsibility to managers as needed.
-Manages conflicts between departments and individuals within the dealership.
Qualifications
-Five years or more of motorcycle or automotive management experience.
-Demonstrated ability to manage all financial aspects of the business.
-Demonstrated ability to hire, manage, and retain quality employees.
-Knowledge and experience with sales of Harley-Davidson motorcycles and other products sold by the dealership a plus.
