Towing Equipment, Sales, Service and Parts General Manager

Description:Lynch Truck Center Chicago in Alsip has a rare opportunity to join our team as a Towing Equipment, Sales, Service and Parts General Manager! The ideal candidate will have past leadership experience, demonstrated success in leading and managing a team, a history of achieving and surpassing sales goals, and strong operational (front and back end) experience. This position will oversee the day-to-day operations of variable and fixed operations departments such as Sales, Service, Parts, and Installation, and provide excellent customer service.Who We AreLynch is a family-owned group of Automotive Dealerships and Commercial Truck Centers that has been operating for over 65 years! Lynch offers competitive compensation packages, as well as the best benefits in the industry. What this means for you is lower premiums, lower deductibles, and better overall coverage. As we continue to grow our business, we also grow our biggest asset—our talented staff! We have countless internal promotion and advancement opportunities for you to further your career!Join a family-owned company with family values! Lynch is proud to offer industry leading income and benefit opportunities:Health Insurance, covering 100% preventative care, starting at $140/month for single coverage and $570/month for family coverage401K with a company match of $0.30 cents on the dollar up to 5%, plus a fiscal year end discretionary match that in previous years was an additional 1.5%.Dental & Vision CoverageCompany paid Short Term Disability & Life Insurance, LTD Insurance, FSA, Employee Assistance Program, Wellness program, Gym Membership Discount, PTO & Holiday Pay, Bereavement Pay, Employee Parts & Service Discount, Employee Vehicle Discount, and Referral BonusPart-Time Employees are eligible for: 401K, Employee Assistance Program, Referral Bonus, and Employee Parts & Service DiscountRequirements:ResponsibilitiesOversee day-to-day operations of the store and maintain compliance of contracts and company policiesCoach and develop a successful team that consistently exceeds customer needsProvide excellent customer service by engaging with the team and customersSupervise and monitor the performance of Department Managers and Sales ConsultantsEstablish objectives with Sales Managers, F&I Managers, and Sales ConsultantsReview monthly forecasts, commission sheets, productivity reports, and the profit performance of each department as a whole, and each Salesperson individuallyAudit inventory and ensure that parts are well stocked and accurately accounted forStudy local market conditions, demographics, and past sales history, making recommendations on sales/leasing advertisementsSupport other operational units within the store to achieve maximum return on opportunity for the storeMerchandise and manage new and used vehicle inventoryRequirements 3+ years of experience managing a team in a fast-paced environmentDemonstrated success in leading and managing sales teams, with a history of achieving and surpassing sales goalsPrior experience in truck, body equipment, or a similar industryAbility to manage a team, mentor, and train employeesEffective support of multiple departments across the organizationStrong operational experience (front and back end) including fixed and variableAbility to understand company financials (P&L) and inventory controlAdvocacy of an engaging company culture, including experience with employee retentionExceptional customer service skillsAbility to effectively prioritize in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment while maintaining accuracy