General Manager at Mercedes-Benz of Laguna Niguel

Automotive General Manager - Minimum Five (5) Years of previous General Manager Experience Required - Luxury Brand experience strongly preferred. Overview Mercedes-Benz of Foothill Ranch, a 2025 Best of the Best coveted award-winner and proud member of the Murgado Automotive Group (29 locations, 5 states, 7 cities, and growing), is seeking an accomplished Automotive General Manager with proven success leading a luxury or premium automotive dealership. This is a high-volume, 250-plus vehicles-per-month opportunity at a Mercedes-Benz dealership located in one of the best markets in the U.S., with one of the strongest vehicle registration opportunities. Ideal candidates are results-driven operators who understands luxury brand standards, build, inspire, and develop high-performing teams, and deliver exceptional experience for discerning clients. Why Join Mercedes-Benz of Foothill Ranch? Executive-Level Compensation - Competitive base salary with a performance-based bonus structure. Comprehensive Benefits - Health, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, Executive Vehicle Allowance Program, and more. Professional Growth - Work in a dynamic environment with ongoing career development opportunities. Collaborative Leadership Culture - Join an organization that values accountability, innovation, teamwork, operational excellence and continuous growth. Premium Brand Impact - Lead a respected Mercedes-Benz dealership and shape the customer and employee experience at every level. Key Responsibilities: Lead Luxury Dealership Operations - Oversee sales, service, fixed operations, customer experience, financial performance, and day-to-day dealership execution, while maintaining premium brand standards, and excellent relationships in the community and/or OEM. Build and Develop High-Performing Teams - Recruit, coach, motivate, and retain leaders and team members who are committed to excellence, accountability, and luxury-level service. Drive Sales, Profitability, and Growth - Develop and execute strategies that increase market share, revenue, profitability, customer retention, and overall dealership performance. Elevate the Luxury Customer Experience - Ensure every interaction reflects the professionalism, attention to detail, and relationship-driven service expected from Mercedes-Benz. Manage Performance and Operational Excellence - Monitor financial statements, budgets, departmental performance, inventory, customer satisfaction, and key performance metrics to support sustained success. Community Engagement - Represent the dealership in the Foothill Ranch community, building strong local partnerships. What We're Looking For: Luxury Automotive General Manager Experience - Required experience as a General Manager or senior dealership executive (five years minimum) within large volume and/or luxury automotive brand(s). Premium Clientele Expertise - Proven ability to lead high-performance teams delivering elevated, relationship-based experiences for luxury automotive clients. Strong Business Acumen - Expertise in financial analysis, sales strategy (New Used, and/or Fixed), operational management, forecasting, expense optimization and performance improvement. Customer-First Leadership - A strong commitment to delivering exceptional service, building long-term relationships, and protecting brand reputation. Inspirational Leadership Style - Ability to set a clear vision, build trust, motivate teams, and consistently achieve ambitious goals. Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or a related field is preferred. Murgado Automotive Group is an equal opportunity employer. Murgado Automotive Group does not discriminate in employment on account of race/ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation/transgender status, age disability, martial/parental status, citizenship status, military status, political affiliation and/or beliefs, pregnancy, order of protection status or other non-merit status. We are an employer who participates in the E-verify program with the Department of Homeland Security. #J-18808-Ljbffr murgadoautomotive