General Manager in Training (Relocation Required)

Drivetime - Pelham, AL

Full-time - Mid Level

Pelham, AL

501-1,000 employees

Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers

About the position

The General Manager in Training position at DriveTime is designed to develop leadership skills and prepare individuals to manage their own dealership within 6-12 months. This role focuses on enhancing customer experience through a no-haggle pricing approach while achieving sales goals and profitability objectives. The training program emphasizes strategic planning, employee development, and relationship management to ensure success in a dynamic retail environment.

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 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 teach 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).
• 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

• Experience in a retail management role.
• Strong understanding of sales and marketing strategies.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• 401(K) retirement plan.
• Company paid life insurance policy.
• Short and long-term disability coverage.
• Tuition reimbursement for professional development.
• Wellness program with cash incentives and discounts on medical premiums.
• Consistent work schedule with Sundays off.
• Monthly bonuses and sales contests.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.