Automotive General Manager - Raleigh, NC

Hanna Imports, a growing, family-owned automotive dealership group, is seeking a highly experienced and results-driven General Manager to lead our high-volume dealership in Raleigh, NC.

We are looking for a proven automotive leader with previous General Manager experience managing a dealership selling 200+ vehicles per month. This individual must have a strong understanding of the entire dealership operationnot just sales.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who understands how to drive sales, maximize profitability, manage expenses, and hold every department accountable.

• Sales & Profitability: Drive retail sales volume, gross profit, F&I performance, and overall dealership profitability.

• Fixed Operations: Oversee Service and Parts departments, improve productivity, gross profit, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.

• Inventory Acquisition: Manage vehicle purchasing, appraisals, inventory levels, aging, and turn rates.

• Reconditioning: Oversee the recon process to minimize time-to-line, control costs, and get vehicles retail-ready quickly.

• Advertising & Marketing: Manage advertising budgets, lead sources, marketing performance, and return on investment.

• Internet Sales & Lead Management: Ensure effective CRM usage, lead response, follow-up, appointment conversion, and overall BDC performance.

• Expense & Budget Management: Monitor financial statements, control departmental expenses, manage forecasts, and maximize net profitability.

• Leadership & Accountability: Recruit, train, develop, and hold department managers accountable for performance and results.

• Daily Operations: Stay actively involved in the dealership, including desking deals, managing inventory, resolving operational issues, and driving sales.

• Previous Automotive General Manager experience required.

• Proven experience managing a dealership selling 200+ vehicles monthly.

• Strong background in both variable and fixed operations.

• Extensive knowledge of used vehicle acquisition, inventory management, and reconditioning.

• Strong understanding of digital advertising, CRM systems, BDC operations, and internet lead management.

• Ability to read, analyze, and manage dealership financial statements and departmental budgets.

• Proven track record of increasing sales, improving operational efficiency, controlling expenses, and growing net profit.

• Strong leadership, communication, and accountability skills.

• Must be a hands-on, results-oriented leader who can manage all aspects of the dealership.

• Competitive, performance-based compensation package

• Opportunity to lead a high-volume dealership

• Established, growing, family-owned automotive group

• Supportive ownership with opportunities for long-term growth

• Professional and fast-paced working environment

We are looking for a true dealership operatornot just a Sales Manager with a GM title. The right candidate knows how to manage the entire business, develop a strong management team, control expenses, and consistently deliver results.

If you have successfully led a 200+ unit dealership and have the experience to oversee Sales, Fixed Operations, Inventory, Reconditioning, Marketing, and overall profitability, we want to hear from you.

Interestedcandidatesmustsubmitthefollowingforconsideration:

• Current resume detailingpreviousGeneralManagerexperience.

• Salary requirements andcompensationexpectations.

• Professional work references,preferablypreviousemployers,ownership,orexecutiveleadership.

• Proven track record of achievements,includingaveragemonthlyvehiclesalesvolume(200+units),dealershipprofitability,salesgrowth,expensemanagement,andoperationalimprovements.

We are seeking a proven dealership leader with measurable results. Applicantsshouldbepreparedtodiscusstheirpreviousaccomplishments,financialperformance,andexperiencesuccessfullymanagingallaspectsofahigh-volumeautomotivedealership.

Only qualified candidates with prior automotive General Manager experience will be considered. All applications will be handled confidentially.

Hanna Imports is an Equal Opportunity Employer.