General Manager

Bring your skills to the 2020 Kenworth Dealer of the Year! Kenworth Sales Company, a 35-location Kenworth and Isuzu truck dealership group, is looking for a General Manager to join our Ashland, VA team.

** Due to federally mandated DOT regulations, Kenworth Sales Company is a drug-free workplace. Any offer of employment will be contingent on passing a pre-employment drug screening.
Job Summary: The primary function of the General Manager is to supervise Company operations in a assigned location, while striving to fulfill the Company vision, mission and values.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervise the operations, sales and overall profitability of assigned Branch operations
• Develop and maintain an in-depth working knowledge of assigned markets' industries, customer base, economic conditions and product demand. Supervise periodic market analysis to determine potential for all product lines, parts, and services offered by the Company. Advise Senior Management of challenges to Company operations, and opportunities for Company growth as they arise.
• Develop and maintain positive working relations with target and retention fleet accounts, local/state customer industry trade associations.
• Facilitate smooth working relations within Kenworth Sales Company and major component suppliers as necessary to ensure superior customer service.
• Establish annual financial and operating objectives for all departments within assigned Branch, coordinating the same with the Company's annual business planning process. Coordinate the preparation of operating and capital budgets for the Branch and its operating departments.
• Review financial and operating trend data with departmental Managers on a consistent basis, comparing results with financial and operating objectives, Business Plan, operating and capital budgets and take corrective action, when and where applicable.
• Manage and administer all Company assets allocated to assigned Branch operations, including facilities, equipment, inventory, intellectual property, customer lists, rights and claims, etc. Preserve the same from risk of physical loss, security breaches, and/or diminution of value.
• Supervise all assigned Branch personnel including hiring, promotion, retention, compensation, working conditions, hours of operation, performance evaluations, disciplinary actions, dispute resolution, etc. Develop and maintain excellent communication systems between employees in assigned Branch including initial employment orientation, periodic training, meetings, and performance evaluations. Coordinate with Corporate HR Manager for compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, safety standards and Company policies and procedures. Develop and maintain in-depth knowledge of subordinate employees' skills, strengths, challenges, employment objectives and potential. Supervises employee recruitment and development.
• Coordinate and cooperate with other staff, Officers, Corporate Directors and Managers in fulfilling the Company vision, mission and values. Coordinate the implementation and enforcement of all Company policies and procedures as published and/or amend from time to time.

Qualifications:

• Ability to read, write, and comprehend English instructions and information
• College degree in business management or related field preferred.
• Ability to comprehend and implement basic management, accounting and computer programming principles.
• Working knowledge of commercial vehicles, componentry and their operation.
• Ten years in an automotive dealership management position, with responsibility for supervision of others.
• Excellent communication, management, and supervisory skills
• Professional personal appearance

BENEFITS:

• Kenworth Sales Company promotes a progressive environment with an emphasis on teamwork, customer service, training and personal development.
• Stability – Company is financially strong with an established base of customers and is well-positioned for continued expansion.
• History of Excellence – Work for an award-winning dealership with a reputation for unsurpassed quality and customer service.
• Excellent compensation and benefits package including comprehensive Health and Dental insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) with FLEX Card, Group Life Insurance, Short Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, Corporate Holidays, Paid Vacation and Personal Leave, 401(k) plan with company match, and Voluntary Supplemental Insurance plans.

Veterans are encouraged to apply!

About the company: Kenworth Sales Company is a family of companies based in Salt Lake City, Utah of over 35 dealerships in the Intermountain West and Mid-Atlantic regions.

An Equal Opportunity employer, Smoke Free/Drug Free Facility. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to the individual's race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, status as a military veteran or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.