Considering a career with Ken Garff Automotive Group means you are in for a great ride (excuse the car metaphor)! We’re not your standard dealership or group of dealerships and we are pretty darn proud of that. We are out to do things differently and want to consistently change, grow, and progress. For that reason, our employees are proud of where they work!

Aloha Kia Leeward, a Ken Garff Automotive Dealership, is currently looking for a talented General Manager that aligns with our core values and acts with respect, intelligence, greatness, honesty and teamwork.

As a group, we aim to become the most esteemed automotive group by treating people R.I.G.H.T and creating lifetime customers!

Here’s why you’ll want to work here:

Great culture and real career growthCompetitive compensation packageOpportunity to work with one of the largest family owned group of dealershipsPaid Time Off and 401k with Company matchMedical, Dental, Vision, Short and Long-term disability, AD&D and Life InsuranceYear-end bonus program for all employees (Garff Giveback)Employee discounts on Vehicle Purchase, Parts, Service and More!

Here’s what you’ll be doing: 

Drive the process of continuous analysis, goal setting and immediate actions at the Dealership level required to attain business goalsReview all new hires and sign off on all employee compensation plans consistent with Garff standardsOversee and lead all brand related meetings in the dealershipManage Garff Management Meetings and Routines as means for employee communication, development, teamwork, goal setting and accountabilityDrive and manage actions to improve employee productivity, tenure and engagement.Leverage Company recruiting and development strategies to oversee the employee experience, including recruiting, onboarding, development, and career planning, aimed at attracting and retaining the best talent in the industry.Develop and mentor Department heads and all employees into effective brand-based leaders in their respective jobs.Oversee management of Loss Prevention at Dealership level related to EHS, OSHA, Theft, Fraud, P&C, Compliance, Insurance Claim Mgt.Maintain and grow vendor partnerships aligned with Company strategy and business goals and objectivesDevelop and strengthen all relations with Manufacturer partnersPosition the dealership to actively represent the Company in the community consistent with Brand and CultureEnsure that the monthly financial statement is complete, accurate, and submitted on time to the factoryOversee and assist in the resolution of customer complaints and CLOs in the dealership timelyUnderstand, keep abreast of, and comply with federal, state and local regulations that affect operationsCarry out management responsibilities in accordance with the Company’s culture, policies and applicable laws, protecting the Legal Welfare of the Company

Here’s what you’ll need:

Minimum 2 years’ experience as dealership General Manager or equivalent Management/Manufacturer experienceMust be able to provide references upon requestStrong knowledge of the automotive industry and fundamentals of project planningProven ability to lead departments and work across business units (cross functionally)Self-Directive - proven ability to accomplish business goals and resultsStrong demonstrated Interpersonal and communication skillsAbility to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule formAbility to write routine reports and correspondenceBrand Compatibility – understand, align and live the brand 24x7, with an emphasis on Company valuesPerspective and Prioritization – possess a solid understanding of current reality vs. vision with ability to prioritize executional initiatives and actions to move the dealership forward towards vision in a timely mannerLeadership & Example Setting – the ability to motivate and engage dealership employees while modeling desired behaviorsPlanning and Organizing – ability to create and communicate effective plans to achieve objectives through an organized structure and routine from the Dealership, Departments and EmployeesAdvanced and create problem solving skillsTeamwork – ability to work with and through others to effectively enhance results or processesStrong Financial Acumen – the ability to understand and analyze dealership financial numbers, assess strengths and weaknesses, prioritize opportunities and define and communication improvement. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions and percentagesProficient in the use of technology related to operations: Ignite Dealership Management System (and others), Sales CRM Software, Microsoft Office ProductsEvening, holiday and weekend work hours will be required.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

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