General Manager and Dealer Principal
Energy Dodge - Kindersley, SK
Energy Dodge is an automotive dealership located in Kindersley, Saskatchewan comprised of the Ram, Jeep, Dodge and Chrysler brands.
OUR MISSION
At Energy Dodge, our mission is to provide exceptional service to our customers, earning their trust and fostering long-term relationships. We are able to deliver on this mission by hiring top talent into our organizational team, who align with our values and demonstrate a commitment to our customers and our brand.
OUR COMMITMENT
As a team we thrive on working together to achieve results and believe that to create a workplace where employees are motivated, challenged and engaged, they must be supported and appreciated. This is why we offer meaningful work to our employees, through recognition of their performance and provide opportunities for training, growth and career development.
YOUR OPPORTUNITY
With recent growth and new ownership at Energy Dodge, we are in search of a Dealer Principal and General Manager to join our team. Reporting directly to the President and Board of Directors, you will be responsible for the following:
Leadership and People Strategy
- Create an environment where collaborative working relationships can be built to achieve the strategic direction of Energy Dodge and its goals and objectives.
- Empower the team and create a culture of high performance and accountability.
- Mentor and train employees to create career advancement and internal progression opportunity.
- Utilize performance metrics and KPIs with the team to ensure sales goals are achieved.
- Celebrate team successes to curate a culture of excellence and superior customer service.
- Engage in monthly and more in-depth bi-annual performance management processes with employees.
- Develop and maintain relationships with customers and stakeholders to promote the dealership brand and further improve the reputation of Energy Dodge.
- Be a brand ambassador of Energy Dodge both internally and externally and be a representative community stakeholder.
Finance and Operational
- Oversee and lead all areas within the dealership including; sales, finance, accounting, parts and service working to enhance the customer-focus.
- Work closely with department leads to plan and manage all aspects of business operations.
- Build, implement and manage all processes, policies and strategies with the aim to meet business goals and objectives and execute on the dealership strategy.
- Monitor and analyze business financial performance on an ongoing basis and adjust business operations accordingly.
- Develop budgets in line with business objectives and manage expenses and inventory.
- Effectively manage costs to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness.
- Utilize KPIs to aid in performance-enhancing and operational decisions.
- Work with the Board of Directors to create annual business plans with market condition considerations to continually grow the performance and opportunity set.
Competencies
- Dependable business partner who operates with integrity, ethics and professionalism.
- Business-savvy with a strong financial and operational aptitude.
- Strategic plan creation and management in alignment with operational goals.
- High-performance and growth-oriented leader with a clear customer-focus.
- Exceptional people management skills with strong experience in managing teams.
- Ability to solve complex problems through a creative-thinking and resourceful approach.
- Ability to set expectations and instill accountability in a collaborative and respectful way.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills along with effective negotiation expertise.
Qualifications
- 10+ years of experience within the automotive dealership industry.
- 5+ years of experience within a Dealer Principal and General Manager role.
- Post-secondary education in a relevant discipline is considered an asset.
- Experience leading, mentoring and managing teams within an automotive dealership.
- Proven competence and knowledge within all areas of retail auto dealerships including; sales, finance, accounting, parts and service.
- Comprehensive understanding of dealership accounting practices, budgeting and expense management.
- Experience using automotive software systems.
- Must have a valid driver's license.
Compensation
Energy Dodge offers a competitive compensation package and a performance-based path to ownership.
How to Apply
If interested, please submit your cover letter and resume to careers@energydodge.com. We thank you for your application but only those selected to advance in the recruitment process, will be contacted.
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