Do you consider yourself to be an up and comer in business and the automotive industry who is ready to take the next step in your career and become a General Manager?

Picture yourself living and working in a small community, passionate about mountain culture and outdoor adventure.

The Davis Auto Group has an exciting opportunity as we are hiring a General Manager for Kicking Horse Ford in beautiful Golden, BC. Reporting to the CEO, the General Manager will oversee all dealership departments to drive business results and profitability while maximizing employee engagement and enhancing the customer experience.

Kicking Horse Ford is part of the Davis Auto Group. We pride ourselves on ensuring our values of Family, Teamwork, Integrity and Community are engrained in our workplace and all we do. We strive to provide a positive employee experience where employees feel like family and have the opportunity to flourish.

Our ideal candidate has strong character, is exceptionally skilled in relationship management and is a natural leader; preferring to work hands-on in the business rather than sitting in an office.

The successful candidate must live in Golden or be open to relocating to Golden to be a part of the community and will be offered a competitive compensation package including a partnership opportunity.

Why live in Golden, BC:

• A small community in the heart of the picturesque Rocky Mountains; a community passionate about mountain culture and outdoor activities
• Provides a quality outdoor lifestyle with easy access to skiing, snowmobiling, mountain biking, hiking and much more
• Golden is the only town in the world to be within a 2-hour drive of 6 National Parks; perfect for exploring!
• A great selection of pubs, bars, restaurants and cafes allowing you to enjoy the local community
• A perfect place to raise a family, thanks to its friendliness and small-town charm, quality schools and recreational programs and facilities

Reasons why you belong at the Davis Auto Group:

• Support from management and the Davis Automotive Group team to help you succeed
• A rare partnership opportunity in the business
• Travel Reward Program which allows you to travel on us beginning at 5 years of service.
• Industry leading health and dental benefits for you and your family
• Opportunity to grow and develop through training and connection with your peers at other locations

Key Accountabilities

• Provide oversight and direction to all departments within the dealership to drive business results and profitability
• Lead, manage and support department managers and employees to hold them accountable to achieving current business and productivity goals and improve profitability and efficiency
• Model and champion our company values in day-to-day leadership to create a positive, motivating workplace which maximizes employee engagement and supports the well- being of employees
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with customers, ensuring our employees make customer satisfaction a priority to create customer loyalty, generate referrals and enhance the reputation of the dealership in the community
• Plan all aspects of dealership operations including setting productivity and sales forecasts, managing expenses and developing monthly and annual goals for all departments within the dealership

Qualifications

• Leadership ability and teambuilding skills to effectively motivate, inspire and manage employees
• A “roll up the sleeves” attitude and approach to business and leadership
• Excellent knowledge of operations and business process with the ability to read and analyze financial statements
• Strong analytical and decision making skills with a continuous improvement pedigree
• Results driven with exceptional planning, organization and execution skills
• Exceptional communication skills and the ability to use tact, sensitivity, empathy and professionalism when interacting with customers and employees
• A passion to be involved in and connected to the community through various activities and volunteer opportunities
• A minimum of 5 years experience in an automotive dealership or a related environment with some leadership experience
• Post secondary education in dealership management, business or a related area of study in preferred