Automotive General Manager in Birmingham, AL at EchoPark Automotive

Date Posted: 12/14/2020

Job Snapshot

Employee Type: Full-time
Location: 2001 Tom Williams Way
Birmingham, AL 35210
Job Type: Sales
Experience: Director

About

EchoPark Automotive is one of the fastest growing brands within the automotive industry.  We are building a business based on doing things the right way.  From the way we treat our guests, take pride in our work and share opportunities for our employees to grow as we grow.  We are proud of what we're doing here and would love to tell you about our opportunities!

Job Description

We are looking to hire a General Manager at our dealership located in Birmingham, AL. If you are ready to take your career in a new direction and lead a successful team, come join EchoPark! 

The General Manager ensures that the dealership meets its used car sales quotas and gross objectives daily, monthly, and yearly. They will accomplish these objectives through planning, organizing, coordinating, and measuring the activities of the vehicle Sales Department.  Additionally, the GM oversees the entire facility, ensuring that the business operations, reconditioning (service), and sales teams all work smoothly in conjunction with one another through a collaborative teammate environment centered around our core values.

What You'll Do:

  • Ensure the guest receives an outstanding customer service experience.
  • Play an active and energetic role in maximizing sales opportunities in the showroom.
  • Mentor, train and promote a culture of accountability within the business. 
  • Determine monthly and yearly budgets for sales performance.
  • Forecast monthly with each salesperson to establish objectives in terms of closing percentages in each category, time utilization, prospecting efforts, unit sales, and projected income.
  • Conduct sales meetings.
  • Provide on-the-job training for salespeople.
  • Review monthly commission sheets, productivity reports, salespersons’ monthly forecasts, and profit performance with the Dealer by salesperson and as a department.
  • Drive forward the EchoPark sales playbook ensuring each guest receives an excellent experience.

What We're Looking For:

  • At least 5 years of strong automotive leadership experience within a fast-paced dealership
  • Tremendous energy and passion for guest experience and teammate morale
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Be transparent  
  • Take the high road  
  • Willingness to learn  
  • Take ownership   
  • Celebrate small successes  

What You'll Get: 

  • Salaried position with bonus potential
  • Health, Dental and Vision Insurance    
  • 401k with 4% company match  
  • Paid vacation   
  • Access to leadership and personal development programs   
  • Casual dress code

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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