Are you a passionate leader with a knack for creating unforgettable experiences? Airstream of Southern New England is the premier Airstream Exclusive RV Dealer located in the picturesque town of Union, CT, and we’re on the lookout for a General Manager who thrives on hospitality and wants to make a difference. 

Join us in this exciting role where you’ll lead a dedicated team, build lasting relationships with our customers, and drive the growth of the business!

Why Union, CT? Nestled in the heart of New England, Union is known for its charming, small-town ambiance and beautiful landscapes. You’ll find scenic spots like the scenic Goodwin State Forest, the serene Masten Lake, and the historic Union Green, perfect for unwinding after a day’s work. This tight-knit community is rich with character and offers a perfect backdrop for our Airstream RV dealership.

The Role: As the General Manager, you will be the cornerstone of our dealership, ensuring that every customer interaction is seamless and memorable. Your focus will be on delivering top-notch hospitality and creating an experience that makes our customers feel like they’re part of our Airstream family.

What We Offer

• Ongoing career development opportunities: Specialized job training, certifications, and professional development, and assistance in continuing education
• Comprehensive health and welfare plan to all full-time employees (30 hours/week), including: 
  1. Major Medical Insurance
  2. Dental Insurance
  3. Vision Insurance
  4. Life Insurance (Basic, Supplemental, Spouse, and Child available)
  5. Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  6. Paid Time Off
  7. Qualified retirement plan (401k) with Employer Match 
• Fair and competitive compensation

Essential Job Functions

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• People and Operations Management: 
  • Provide overall direction for the location as an inspirational leader, including meeting agreed upon financial goals and customer satisfaction
  • Develop and manage a high performing staff, in terms of performance, efficiency, training, and morale, as well as adherence to company standards
  • Hiring and monitoring the performance of the department managers, holding weekly sales meetings and conducting sales training
  • Attending to customer complaints, ensuring that a high level of customer satisfaction is obtained
• Inventory Management: 
  • Overseeing standards for displaying and merchandising both new and used RV's as well as reviewing and initialing all promotions before they are finalized
  • Coordinating the appropriate supply of new and used RV's and ordering/acquiring vehicle inventory accordingly
  • Auditing all appraisals of trade-in RV's
  • Issuing all demonstration RV's and ensuring that appropriate dealership records are maintained

Qualifications

• Education: 
  1. High school diploma or equivalent is required
  2. Four-year degree is preferred
• License & Certifications:
  1. Valid driver’s license and good driving record is required
• Experience:
  1. Minimum of 3 years of experience in the RV industry or comparable experience is highly preferred
• Abilities: 
  1. Excellent verbal and written communication and managerial skills
  2. Ability to operate the department profitably within dealership guidelines
  3. Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations that affect the daily operations of the organization
  4. Ability to use a computer and other office equipment
  5. Proficiency in MS Office
  6. Knowledge of, or ability to learn company systems applications, including ADP, Motility Systems2K, and other software as applicable 
  7. Ability to work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with occasional exposure to outdoor conditions
  8. Requires continuous visual ability for use of computer, files and reports
  9. Ability to bend or sit for long periods of time
  10. Ability to reach above shoulders and lift a minimum of 50 pounds

Camper’s Inn RV is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free workplace. We are committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Camper’s Inn RV makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.