Dealership General Manager

Job Summary: The Dealership GM provides leadership to department managers within the division, ensuring division goals and objectives are met.

Duties & Responsibilities: The Dealership GM directs activities of one or more departments, such as service, parts, and ag/ pe sales and strategically administers divisional directives and company policies personally or through department managers.

Specifically:
1. Participate in daily, weekly, monthly or annual planning
process as appropriate; working with department
management and Controller in setting operational sales
goals and operating budget to minimize expenses and
maximize profits for dealership.
2. Communicate and administer company policies and
procedures, developing and directing divisional department
activities to develop and implement long-range goals and
objectives to meet business and profitability growth
objectives.
3. Facilitate development of strategic plans and initiatives to
accomplish dealership goals; striving to keep team
members motivated, included and dedicated; be highly
visible to team members and create a safe environment for
participation.
4. Authorize coordinated recruiting and training; developing a
highly motivated and effective dealership service center
team; organize management structure and respective teams
for optimal, efficient operations.
5. Ensure a healthy and safe working environment.
6. Align with other departments such as accounting, human
resources, marketing, and IT to ensure successful dealership
division operations.
7. Maintain a favorable working relationship with all other
McFarlane employees to foster and promote a cooperative
working culture conducive to maximum employee morale,
productivity, efficiency/ effectiveness and profitability.
8. Perform all necessary supervisory functions to effectively
and efficiently manage direct management reports; provides
guidance, leadership and coaching to division department
managers.

• Coordinates performance appraisals, promotions and
terminations.
• Confirm salary adjustments, transfers, promotions and
separations.
• Ensures proper training of personnel assigned;
develops individuals for future advancement.

9. Perform all duties and responsibilities in a timely and
effective manner in accordance with established company
policies to achieve the overall objectives of this leadership
position.
10. Manage a diverse cross-functional team; foster a mutually
supportive and respectful atmosphere through effective
communication, positive motivation, and trust.
11. Collaborate effectively with Officers and senior
management to drive solutions to business matters; identify
areas for improvement.
12. Other duties as assigned.
13. Regular attendance is an essential function of this position.

Education & Experience and Skills & Qualifications:
• High School Diploma or Equivalent; bachelor’s degree
preferred.
• Minimum 5 years in dealership management or similar
role with proven financial responsibility.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Analytical, with excellent problem-solving skills.
• Solid leadership and managerial skills with ability to
foster a collaborative team; act as a member of the
executive team; participate in leadership meetings.
• Ability to make timely, high-quality decisions across
Sales, Service, and Parts; balances customer experience,
gross profit, market competitiveness, and operational
capacity.
• Ability to interpret OEM communications/program guides
and translate requirements into dealership processes, plans,
and performance goals; ability to help set priorities.
• Understanding of sales, expenses, and margins,
marketing, trends, business and management.
• Demonstrated customer/client focus; ability to build
relationships, understand customer needs, and ensure
consistent, high-quality service and issue resolution.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This position requires standing, walking, sitting, using computer/ keyboard, printer. Close and distance vision required. Must be able to lift and/or move items up to 50 lbs. Proper lifting techniques are required. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this
job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Compensation based upon experience. Competitive benefits offered include health, dental, vision, life and disability insurances, 401k with match, Paid Time Off, paid holidays, McFarlanes’ Retail Service Center employee discount, EAP, company events, and more! To be considered for this opportunity, please apply by sending resume to: HR at McFarlane Mfg. Co., P.O. Box 100, Sauk City, WI 53583 or CLICK APPLY NOW.