Automotive General Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Our Organization

As a Top 150 Dealer Group, we are dedicated to bringing both our employees and customers only the best experience. The vision of Fox Motors is working together moving people throughout life and our primary focus as a Fox Family is finding ways to give back to our employees, community, and customers as a team. We have a passion to see our team develop and grow with Fox University that provides development programs for sales, technicians, and management. Put your career in gear at Fox Motors and apply today!

Role Summary

Fox Ann Arbor is seeking an Automotive General Manager to lead Hyundai, Nissan and Acura dealerships performance with disciplined financial oversight, operational rigor, and a customer-centric mindset. This role exists to deliver consistent results against dealer and manufacturer expectations while developing a high-performing leadership team.

Key responsibilities include:
- Oversee daily operating control (DOC), annual goals, and budget planning; provide accurate weekly financial reporting.
- Set, track, and coach department monthly/annual objectives with managers; approve compensation plans.
- Hire, train, motivate, and formally evaluate department managers; align policies and procedures across the dealership.
- Ensure timely, accurate monthly financial statements and maintain strong relationships with lenders and manufacturer partners.
- Resolve escalated customer concerns and guide marketing messaging and advertising effectiveness.

Required qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree with 2–4 years related experience, or 4–10 years related experience/training, or equivalent.
- Proven management success meeting/exceeding budgets and performance goals.

If you are prepared to lead with integrity and measurable results, apply for the Automotive General Manager position today. Benefits Overview

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage; 401(k); Life Insurance; Health Savings Account (HSA); Flexible Spending Account (FSA); Paid Time Off (PTO); and Employee Discounts.

Daily Operating Rhythm

As Automotive General Manager, your day is structured around visibility and cadence. Mornings begin with a review of DOC trends and current financial indicators, followed by targeted check-ins with department leaders to confirm progress against forecasts and address emerging variances early. Midday time is reserved for reviewing reports, validating statement readiness, and aligning with the office manager on accuracy and consistency of records. You will also maintain ongoing communication with lending and manufacturer contacts to keep priorities and expectations synchronized. Later in the day, you will hold focused discussions on talent development, training requests, and leadership performance, ensuring decisions are documented and follow-through is clear. When escalations arise, you will step in to bring customer matters to resolution with professionalism and urgency, then return to planning for sustained month-end execution.