General Manager (Automotive)

Dealer Business Consultant / General ManagerDuration: 12 months Contract with possible extensionLocation : Atlanta GA (Remote with 90% Travel in nearby states)NOTE: 90% travel required; will start immediately. They can work remotely for their home office prep days, otherwise they will physically be in dealerships.Status: Exempt (please make sure your candidates know this role is exempt from OT)OverviewWorks with dealership management teams to better define performance and set direction for business development and growth. Based on established Key Performance Indicators, the Dealer Business Consultant provides definition and execution of strategic initiatives that will improve the efficiency of dealership operations. DBC demonstrates in-depth knowledge and enthusiasm for the brand. DBC will assimilate into the dealership day-to-day operations, fully understanding the dealer's business processes, and capture recommended solutions to improve business practices. The consultant manages assignments across a wide range of discipline areas including new and pre‐owned sales, service, parts, improvement of cash flow and expense control/reduction.ResponsibilitiesPerform in-depth analysis; develop strategic plans and recommendations for dealership to improve performance in new vehicle sales, pre‐owned, parts and service; maximizing market opportunities and achieving value‐oriented growth within the client Business Model.Act as a business partner and work in conjunction with field managers in communicating suggestions for implementing best practices in dealership, promoting research results and planning for implementation at the dealership.Introduce new processes to staff and promote positive change within dealership.Coordinate all focus group meetings, workshop preparedness and action plans, in coordination with the appropriate client field managers and dealer staff, to strategize training initiatives.Conduct survey analysis of competitors and customers; use results to establish industry best practice initiatives.Develop specific quantitative goals that will affect overall client goals.Ensure proper retention of electronic documents, business confidential information, and actively demonstrate an understanding of the need to safeguard competitive information in both electronic and non‐electronic formats.ExperienceAt least 5 years General Manager experience10 years of automotive experienceConsulting experience (not required but preferred)Dealership ownership experience preferredEducation4 year college degree, masters preferred10 years minimum experience#J-18808-Ljbffr