Car Dealership Manager

Work setting

• Retail service establishment
• Urban area

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Manage staff and assign duties
• Study market research and trends to determine consumer demand, potential sales volumes and effect of competitors' operations on sales
• Determine merchandise and services to be sold
• Locate, select and procure merchandise for resale
• Develop and implement marketing strategies
• Plan budgets and monitor revenues and expenses
• Determine staffing requirements
• Resolve problems that arise, such as customer complaints and supply shortages
• Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate daily operations
• Recruit, hire and supervise staff and/or volunteers
• Oversee payroll administration
• Conduct performance reviews
• Supervise office and volunteer staff

Supervision

• Staff in various areas of responsibility

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Point of sale system
• Database software
• Inventory control software
• Spreadsheet
• Adobe Acrobat Reader
• MS Outlook

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

• Adaptability
• Analytical
• Efficiency
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Organized
• Team player