General Manager - Jobs in New Hamburg, ON

Job Description

About Us:At John Bear Auto Group, our dedication to excellence and quality service begins with our people. As a top dealership, we pride ourselves on attracting and retaining top talent who bring drive, skill and commitment to the delivery of outstanding customer service.Founded in Hamilton in 1979 by John Bear, the group now has three dealerships in Southwest Ontario and sells GMC, Chevrolet, Buick and Cadillac vehicles in St. Catharines, Hamilton, New Hamburg, as well as the surrounding Niagara and Kitchener-Waterloo regions.John Bear is a family-owned business and we pride ourselves on treating our customers like family. Our successful business is built on repeat customers, and our goal has always been to cultivate a trusting relationship focused exclusively on creating value for our customers. We offer great deals, friendly service and a helping hand when it comes time to selling and servicing new and used vehicles.Position Summary:John Bear Buick Chevrolet GMC Ltd. is seeking a natural leader with industry experience for the position of General Manager at our New Hamburg dealership. The successful incumbent will be responsible for ensuring overall performance and profitability of the entire dealership operation. This key management role is responsible for ongoing planning and collaboration with other department leaders; executing on objectives, goals and growth strategies; ensuring compliance with process and procedures; motivating and coaching team members for performance; improving efficiencies; driving sales and championing the customer experience.Responsibilities:

• Setting goals with the management team and actioning plans to achieve financial and operational objectives
• Leading, developing and motivating managers and operational staff
• Ensuring safe, efficient operation of the sales and service areas
• Overseeing development and implementation of continuous improvement initiatives
• Profit & Loss management including setting and achieving budgetary, cost efficiency and cash flow goals for the long-term viability of the business
• Staying current with industry trends and state-of-the-art processes and equipment
• CRM and CSI driven individual
• Working Weekly, Monthly, and Annually on marketing and forecasting

Qualifications:

• Valid OMVIC license
• Valid Ontario driver’s license and clean abstract
• 5+ years Dealership Management experience
• GM Dealership experience an asset
• Demonstrated knowledge of Dealership budgeting, expenses, and finance practices
• Solid understanding of retail and wholesale financing
• Ability to forecast and manage sales leads
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate and develop dynamic teams that work cohesively
• Adept at training management and staff, in keeping with dealership strategy
• Ability to maintain superior customer satisfaction levels and ratings
• Ability to successfully negotiate at all levels.
• Ability to communicate and manage well at all levels of the organization
• High level of integrity and dependability
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office/Excel and computer applications

What We Offer:

• A competitive compensation plan
• A full and comprehensive benefits package
• Employee Vehicle Purchase program
• A solid foundation of customers from over 40 years of business
• A leadership team that trains and mentors its staff to ensure success for new team members
• An open-door environment that promotes close collaboration within all levels of the organization
• Opportunity for advancement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company events
• On-site parking
• Professional team-spirited environment
• No Sunday or holiday work, more time to enjoy your friends & family!

Compensation: salary plus bonusIf you require any sort of accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please let us know.While we appreciate all applications received, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.Quick Apply

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