Automotive Dealership Executive General Manager

About the role

Vale Group, a nationwide specialized recruitment firm, has partnered with a company based in Hagerstown, MD, who is actively searching for an experienced Executive General Manager to work onsite for an opportunity paying a base of $175,000 to $225,000+ with total earnings potential of $350,000 to $600,000+ through performance incentives, based on experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver executive oversight across every store department: Sales, F&I, Service, Parts, Accounting, HR, Marketing, and Customer Experience
• Own the full P&L, driving top-line growth, margin performance, cost discipline, and operational excellence
• Recruit and mentor department heads while instilling a culture built on accountability and exceptional service
• Track critical metrics including unit volume, fixed ops results, CSI, market share, and staff retention
• Collaborate with manufacturer field teams and corporate leadership to meet OEM standards and business goals
• Guide inventory strategy, budgeting, forecasting, and operational planning
• Champion cross-department collaboration and cultivate the organization's next generation of leaders
• Support as needed

Requirements

• 7+ years of progressively senior dealership leadership, whether as a GM, Executive GM, or a top-producing General Sales Manager carrying broad operational scope
• Verifiable success owning a complete dealership P&L and expanding profitability
• Leadership accomplishments spanning both variable and fixed operations
• Sharp financial acumen, including the ability to dissect dealership statements and performance data
• Experience building, coaching, and retaining strong leadership benches
• Outstanding communication, organization, and decision-making capabilities
• Direct OEM partnership experience, with Honda relationships preferred
• Stable career trajectory reflecting continued advancement, along with a valid driver's license and clean driving record

Benefits

• Excellent career growth opportunity
• Highly competitive benefits, including an executive-level pay structure with incentives
• Full medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid vacation and holidays
• A retirement savings program
• Vehicle purchase and service discounts