Location: Tri-City Region (Kitchener-Waterloo / Cambridge / Guelph)
The Opportunity
A well-established OEM dealership in the South Western, Ontario Tri-City region is currently seeking a strategic, results-driven General Manager to lead its dealership group.
This is a search for a high-performing leader capable of driving operational excellence, maximizing profitability, and fostering a culture of high performance across all departments.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Leadership: Oversee all daily dealership operations, aligning department heads with corporate objectives, revenue targets, and customer satisfaction (CSX) goals.
- Financial Management: Manage P&L statements, inventory turn rates, expense control, and capital allocation to ensure robust bottom-line growth.
- Sales & Service Excellence: Drive volume and gross profit in both new/used vehicle sales and fixed operations (Parts & Service).
- Team Development: Mentor, recruit, and retain top-tier management talent, building a cohesive and motivated workforce.
- Compliance & Relations: Maintain strict adherence to manufacturer (OEM) standards, legal regulations, and industry best practices.
Candidate Requirements
To be considered for this exclusive appointment, candidates must meet the following criteria:
- Experience: Minimum 3+ years of proven experience as a General Manager within an automotive dealership environment.
- Licensing: Valid and active OMVIC license in good standing.
- Driving: Valid full G Driver’s License with a clean abstract.
- Track Record: Demonstrated success in meeting/exceeding OEM targets, managing multi-departmental operations, and driving profitability.
- Skills: Exceptional financial acumen, strong leadership presence, and deep familiarity with modern dealership management systems (DMS).
Remuneration & Benefits
- Compensation: Competitive executive compensation package commensurate with experience (Base Salary + Performance Bonuses).
- Benefits: Comprehensive health, dental, and insurance benefits plan, demo vehicle.
Confidentiality Notice: All inquiries, resumes, and communications will be held in the strictest confidence. Current employers will not be contacted.
How to Apply
Qualified and interested candidates are invited to submit their confidential resume and cover letter directly via this advertisement.
Accessibility & Equal Opportunity Employer
We are committed to fostering an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code, accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the hiring process.
If you require accommodation, please notify the store contact team at the time of your application so that we can work with you to meet your needs.
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Work Location: In person
