General Manager

At the 401 Group of Companies, we want to focus on not who you are, but who you CAN be! We strive to hire exceptional employees who see themselves as trailblazers, trendsetters, creators, do-ers, catalysts, go-getters, and influential leaders in all aspects of who they aspire to be daily.

Location: 2820 Princess Street, Kingston ON (Kia)

Hours: Varies - Monday to Saturday

Compensation: Up to $250,000.00 per year with a base plus commission structure

Earning potential is based on your ability to sell effectively and run a profitable dealership. We provide you the tools and training required to excel in this position.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Follow the daily checklist for the department
• Oversee and manage all staff within the location
• Track and report sales performance, oversee fixed operations, and property management
• Ability to manage several customer needs at any given time
• Manage inventory levels based on seasonally demanding product lines
  
• Manage growth and profitability of the business
• Build relationships with customers
• Provide training for all forward positions
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety and all other workplace regulations and policies
• Ability to manage and meet all government inspections within a permitted time period
• Other duties as required

What You Bring to the Table:

Applicants must have a desire and passion for the automotive industry with a strong management background!

• 3+ years of experience in the automotive industry
  
• Minimum of 3 years of management experience in the industry
• Sales experience required
• Valid G Driver’s License with a clean driver’s abstract
• High School Diploma or equivalent
  
• Ability to adapt to a changing environment and meet deadlines
• Must be organized, responsible, able to abide by all relevant safety requirements.
  
• Positive Teamwork Attitude
• Strong computer & leadership skills
  
• Good communication skills and attention to detail
• Must have the ability to multi-task and work under pressure

So why work for us?

• The 401 Group of Companies is privately owned and 100% Canadian
• 20+ State-of-the-art facilities including a "google like" call centre and an 80,000 sq ft. centralized service "Hub"
• A high energy, fast paced and fun work environment with various initiatives and rewards
• Individual and team-oriented coaching, mentoring, and training
• Opportunities for career path planning, growth, and advancement from within
• Health & wellness benefit enrolment opportunities
• Employee referral bonus opportunities
• Employee pricing on parts, service and at the Blackshop Restaurant and Wine Bar
• A corporate swag e-site for employees exclusively
• Perkopolis enrollment
• On-site Parking

The 401 Group of Companies, is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's fastest growing Elite Business Management Groups offering a full line of automotive, recreational vehicle, powersport and marine products and services. Our headquarters is located in the thriving city of Cambridge, Ontario. Our brands include but aren't limited to Kia, Mitsubishi, Volkswagen, Hyundai, Subaru, Honda, Nissan, Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram, Yamaha, 401 Auto Financing, CampMart and Grand River Boats.

Accommodations are available during all stages of the recruitment process in accordance with the Human Rights Code. The 401 Group of Companies Recruiting Team is committed to complying with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) to provide an inclusive, barrier free workplace. We will accommodate the accessibility needs of individuals with disabilities to support participation in all aspects of the recruitment process. Should you require this accommodation, please contact HR, 226-535-9077 or careers@401auto.ca

We would like to thank all candidates in advance for their interest and only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Due to the volume of applications, we receive, we are unable to confirm the receipt of individual applications or resumes.