General Manager in Training (Relocation Required)

Drivetime - Cleveland, OH

Full-time - Mid Level

Cleveland, OH

501-1,000 employees

Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers

About the position

The Management Training program at DriveTime Family of Brands is designed to leverage existing leadership skills and prepare individuals to run their own store as a General Manager within 6-12 months. This role focuses on enhancing customer experience through a no-haggle pricing approach, while providing comprehensive training and tools to accelerate career growth.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and strategic planning for the dealership concerning sales goals.
• Achieve sales volume and profitability objectives utilizing all sales channels in a continually changing environment.
• Implement and execute all company-wide marketing initiatives to maximize their impact and to help meet or exceed sales goals.
• Train and develop employees to advance through a career path.
• Identify referral source prospects for the dealership, create a strategy to develop relationships with prospects, and monitor and maintain positive referral source relationships.
• Conduct sales meetings to motivate and share successful selling techniques and skills.
• Develop and enhance customer relationships by establishing, promoting, and maintaining excellent customer service with sales operations.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (A college degree is nice to have as well)
• 5+ years of management experience
• General Manager, Retail Manager or Multi Unit Manager experience preferred.
• The ability to relocate out of state once certified GM (after 9-12 months)

Nice-to-haves

• Strong leadership skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Critical thinking abilities
• Detail-oriented mindset
• Ability to work in a team environment

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• 401(K) plan
• Company paid life insurance policy
• Short and long-term disability coverage
• Tuition reimbursement
• Wellness program with cash incentives
• Consistent work schedule with Sundays off
• Monthly bonus share and sales contests
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• World-class training and development opportunities