Classification: Full Time, Immediate Hire
Kelleher Ford is proud to be a part of the Auto Canada dealership network. Auto Canada is the largest Canadian owned and publicly traded automotive dealer group operating in Canada and the US. We are innovative, data-driven and our commitment to our Team Members, customers and operational excellence fuels our success.
Our dealership Team Members are at the heart of our success, building long-lasting, trust-based relationships with customers across Canada. Our national network provides opportunities and support to build the career that’s right for you. Working here is fast-paced, non-stop, and a little unpredictable—and we love it.
What makes this opportunity unique:
This dealership offers an established operation with significant momentum already in place. Over the past several years, the business has undergone a major transformation, moving from a challenging operating environment to a strong, well-functioning dealership with a stable leadership team and a clear upward trajectory.
The incoming General Manager will be stepping into:
- An experienced management team, including long-tenured leaders across key departments
- A strong complement of technicians and experienced service personnel
- A well-trained and developing sales team
- A dealership that has significantly improved its profitability over the past two years
- A growing medium-duty truck business, including three- and five-ton trucks, representing an important and unique part of the operation
- A well-maintained, modern facility in a park-like setting
- A strong relationship with the manufacturer and the broader organization
- A team culture built around camaraderie, mutual respect, and supporting one another
The opportunity is not about rebuilding a dealership from the ground up. It's about taking an already successful operation, continuing to develop its people, and finding the next gear.
Your area of focus.
As General Manager, you will provide overall leadership and direction for the dealership, working closely with an experienced management team to drive operational performance, team development, customer satisfaction, and financial results.
This is an opportunity to join a dealership with strong momentum already in place. Over the past several years, Kelleher Ford has undergone significant positive transformation, with profitability and sales volume continuing to grow. The dealership has an experienced management team, a strong complement of technicians and service personnel, and a well-established operation.
The incoming General Manager will be responsible for building on this foundation, continuing to develop the team, identifying opportunities for growth, and taking the dealership to its next level.
What drives your day-to-day?
- Provide overall leadership, direction and support to the dealership management team and Team Members
- Partner with department leaders to establish goals, remove roadblocks and drive continued operational performance
- Lead through collaboration, accountability and open communication while maintaining appropriate standards and expectations
- Build strong relationships with managers and Team Members and create an environment where people feel supported and respected
- Coach, mentor and develop leaders while identifying opportunities for continued team growth and succession
- Monitor dealership performance, KPIs, profitability and operational results and take action where required
- Work closely with department leaders to identify opportunities to improve efficiency, customer experience and financial performance
- Maintain strong relationships with customers and be comfortable stepping in to resolve escalated customer concerns
- Foster a culture of accountability while treating Team Members with fairness,…
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