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Automotive General Manager

CompanyButler Ford
LocationAshland
Work ModeOn Site
PostedSeptember 15, 2026
About The Company
Butler Automotive Group is an Automotive company. Over four decades, Butler Automotive Group has grown into a network of 12 new and used car dealerships selling and repairing autos in central and south Georgia and in Beaufort, S.C. The roots of the family's car business run even deeper than its official launch in 1970 when Milton Butler and his son, Marshall Butler, Sr., purchased the Toyota franchise in Macon. It started 37 years earlier when Milton started selling autos in his Alma Chevrolet dealership, which he sold in 1966.
About the Role

Description

  

Butler Ford is seeking an experienced, driven Automotive General Manager to lead our dealership and team. We are looking for a proven automotive leader who understands how to build a strong culture, develop people, drive performance, and deliver an exceptional customer experience.

The General Manager will oversee the overall performance and day-to-day operations of the dealership, working closely with department leaders to achieve sales, profitability, customer satisfaction, and operational goals.

Responsibilities: 

  • Provide leadership and direction across all dealership departments
  • Drive overall dealership sales, profitability, and performance
  • Develop, coach, and support department managers and team members
  • Establish clear goals and hold departments accountable for results
  • Monitor key performance indicators and identify opportunities for improvement
  • Promote a positive, professional, and results-driven workplace culture
  • Ensure a high level of customer satisfaction throughout the dealership
  • Oversee staffing, training, and employee development
  • Work closely with ownership and senior leadership on dealership goals and initiatives
  • Ensure dealership operations follow company policies, manufacturer standards, and applicable regulations

Qualifications: 

  • Proven automotive dealership management experience
  • Strong understanding of dealership operations and financial performance
  • Demonstrated ability to lead, develop, and motivate teams
  • Strong business judgment and decision-making skills
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
  • Results-driven with a strong focus on accountability
  • Ability to balance sales performance, profitability, employee development, and customer experience
  • Ford experience is a plus

Benefits:

  • Paid time off (PTO) for vacation, personal, and sick days.
  • Matching contribution to your 401K retirement savings plan.
  • Employee discount on vehicle purchases, servicing, and parts.
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage for you and your eligible dependents.
  • Life insurance for added peace of mind.
  • Certified DailyPay partner.
  • Employee assistance program.

Lead the Butler Ford Team

This is an opportunity for an experienced automotive leader to take ownership of dealership performance while building a team and culture positioned for long-term success.

If you are a motivated dealership professional ready to take the next step in your career, we want to hear from you.

Key Skills
LeadershipAutomotive managementSales managementProfitability analysisTeam developmentCustomer experienceFinancial performanceBusiness judgmentDecision-makingCommunicationRelationship buildingAccountabilityOperations managementStaffingTraining
Categories
Management & LeadershipSalesRetailCustomer Service & Support
Benefits
Paid time off401k retirement savings planEmployee discountMedical insuranceDental insuranceVision insuranceLife insuranceDailyPayEmployee assistance program
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The General Manager will oversee the overall performance and day-to-day operations of the dealership, working closely with department leaders to achieve sales, profitability, and customer satisfaction goals. They are responsible for providing leadership, developing team members, and ensuring the dealership adheres to company policies and manufacturer standards.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
10+
💼Company Size
55
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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