Dealership Manager
About the role
Responsible for developing an approved yearly budget of expenses and income with department managers. Assist and provide the direction and support to achieve budget goals. Work closely with all department managers to achieve maximum sales and customer satisfaction within their department. Responsible for working closely with all manufacturers and suppliers to meet and comply with all contracts and agreements and the marketing and sales programs as needed or required. Responsible for the hiring, the dismissals, training, development, and performance evaluations of all employees working closely with department managers in evaluating and improving employee performance. Maintain contact with customers to improve communications in what is needed for improvements in customer service and that all customer issues and concerns are handled positively. Closely monitor inventory stocking levels taking advantage of buying programs to increase profitability as well as controlling shrinkage and inventory expenses. Work closely with accounting staff in accounts payable processing as well as direct involvement in all accounts receivable and credit issues and needs.
Responsibilities
- Develop and manage the annual budget with department managers.
- Support and direct department managers to achieve budget goals.
- Collaborate with department managers to enhance sales and customer satisfaction.
- Work with manufacturers and suppliers to ensure contract compliance and program adherence.
- Hire, dismiss, train, develop, and evaluate employees, collaborating with department managers on performance improvement.
- Maintain customer communication to improve service and address concerns.
- Monitor inventory levels, utilize buying programs, and control shrinkage and expenses.
- Collaborate with accounting staff on accounts payable and receivable matters.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and safety regulations.
Requirements
- Knowledge of agriculture, particularly farming and ranching.
- Experience in inventory management.
- Ability to motivate others.
- Sales skills.
- Prior dealership management experience preferred.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in business management or agriculture field.
Skills
- Agriculture knowledge, specifically farming and ranching.
- Inventory management skills.
- People motivation skills.
- Sales abilities.
- Dealership management experience.
Benefits
Not specified.
Pay
Not specified.
Schedule
Full time.