General Manager

Job Description : GM MALAYSIA FOR AUTO A reputable holdings group with multi-diversified group of companies is seeking a General Manager (Automotive) to support the growth of their automotive business. In this job, you will report to the President. The General Manager (Automotive) is responsible for the profit and loss of the automotive division and will uphold the company policy in all aspects of the business. You will manage the sales department to ensure that planned sales targets are achieved. Hire and supervise the management team and establish goals and standards for each department Maintain excellent communication with team members to ensure dealership profitability and customer satisfaction Establish short-term and long-term business objectives to be approved by corporate management/owners, along with regular progress updates to ensure success Oversee all aspects of daily operations, including financial statements, and maintain open communication among staff and management Maintain expert-level knowledge of all local, state and federal regulations regarding all aspects of the dealership’s business practices. The General Manager must also provide any necessary training to personnel regarding these regulations Set goals and develop strategies pertaining to operations, sales, marketing, merchandising, service, etc. Serve as relationship manager between dealership and corporate personnel Create and maintain a good working relationship with vendors and lending institutions To succeed in this General Manager (Automotive) role, you must have experience in creating a positive customer experience with a proven track record of being able to develop and execute effective sales strategies. Bachelor's degree, postgraduate diploma, professional degree Minimum of 15 years of people management and sales experience in the automotive industry Strong leadership and organisational skills, understanding P&L statements and managed a large, diverse staff Excellent product knowledge within the automotive industry Strong customer relations management experience Understanding the operations of automotive retail/wholesale businesses Strong problem solver with good stakeholder management experience Excellent communication skills in English

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