General Manager

Seeking experienced GENERAL MANAGER who assumes responsibility and is accountable for customer satisfaction, coaching/leading team of 18 employees and profitability of departments. GM plans, motivates sales and coordinates activities of management team using sound business management practices. 

GTC (est. 1969) is a medium/severe service/heavy duty Commercial Truck Dealer with 5 locations throughout central California.  We represent International, Isuzu, Idealease and Cummins. Last 3 years, GTC were honored with “Presidential Top Dealer Award” in North America. We have great people, supportive culture and tenured management. 

Offer:

• Salary + Commission. $140k - $200k+ (based on experience & performance)


• Relocation package- if applicable


• Paid Vacation, Sick


• Medical Insurance


• 401k + 2.5% Employer Match


• Paid Training, Onboarding, Empowerment, Support


• Hours: M-F 7:30am – 5:30pm, Saturday mornings when needed

Responsibilities:

• Run and manage all aspects of dealership pillars with hands on approach(DEPTS: Truck Sales, Lease/Rental, Service, Parts)


• Management & Coaching of dealership personnel. Recruiting, hiring, onboarding & developing.


• Complete store profit & loss responsibilities including expense control, GP and attainment of sales goals and bottom-line positive results.


• SALES & Growth of departments


• Territory: Goleta to Paso Robles, Grow market share results in truck, parts & service, lease/rental


• Maintain superior customer service through dealership top-notch culture


• Getting vehicles in service shop and out in timely manner


• Follow up & Follow Thorough


• Factory KPI’s, Customer service surveys


• Truck Parts inventory management & purchases, Service technician’s efficiency/productive % and warranty


• Maintain building facilities & safe environment


• Asset & inventory control.(equipment, tools, company vehicles)


• Role is not limited to list.  Have Fun!!

Qualifications:

• Former Positions Held: Director, General Manager, VP, COO, Operations Manager, Executive.

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent, required. College degree, preferred. 


• Management, Operations and Sales Experience, 5+ years


• Consistent track record of successfully meeting and exceeding sales goals


• Strong computer skills, Knowledge of ADP/CDK, preferred


• Minimum 5-7 years of diesel or automotive experience, preferred


• Expert communication ability & phone skills. Strong organization skills


• Ability to overcome challenges and find solutions


• Professional appearance and strong work ethic 


• A leader.


• Honest


• Ambitious, goal oriented, self-motivated and able to work within a dynamic environment

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected