Automotive General Manager - Gainesville, FL

General Manager – Large Domestic Dealership | Gainesville, FL

Element Recruiters is partnering with a high-volume, well-established domestic franchise dealership in the Gainesville, Florida market to find its next General Manager. This is a confidential search for a proven leader who drives results through people, not pressure.

About the Opportunity

This is a flagship store with strong market share, a loyal customer base, and real room to grow. Ownership is looking for a General Manager who can take full P&L responsibility, elevate performance across every department, and build a culture where top talent wants to stay. If you have a track record of growing a large store and you lead with emotional intelligence, this is a rare chance to step into a stable, well-capitalized operation with the support to win.

What You'll Do

Own total dealership operations and P&L across new, used, F&I, service, parts, and body shop.

Drive gross, volume, and net profit growth while maintaining strong CSI and OEM standards.

Recruit, develop, and retain a high-performing management team, and coach department leaders to hit their numbers.

Build a culture of accountability, trust, and transparency where people feel heard and expected to perform.

Manage inventory strategy, turn, and aging for new and pre-owned.

Grow fixed operations absorption and strengthen service retention.

Maintain strong relationships with the manufacturer, ownership, and the Gainesville community.

Ensure compliance with all state, federal, and OEM requirements.

What We're Looking For

5+ years of General Manager experience at a high-volume franchise dealership, domestic brand experience strongly preferred.

A documented track record of improving net profit, market share, and CSI.

Strong command of financial statements, OEM composites, and DMS reporting.

High emotional intelligence: self-aware, composed under pressure, a strong listener, and able to adapt your leadership style to the person in front of you.

A history of developing managers and keeping turnover low.

Hands-on, visible leadership. You lead from the floor, not the office.

Stable work history and strong references.

What's Offered

Highly competitive compensation package with base plus performance-based bonus tied to net profit.

Demo or vehicle allowance.

Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

Long-term stability with an ownership group committed to investing in its people.

The chance to lead a top store in a growing North Central Florida market.

All inquiries are held in strict confidence.

To learn more, contact Element Recruiters:

www.elementrecruiters.com