Experience in a truck dealership environment in sales, parts, or service.
Ability to lead, motivate, and train teams across all departments.
Deep knowledge of all aspects of heavy- and medium-duty truck retailing.
Strong oral communication skills.
Responsibilities
Oversee all service and parts activities of the Antioch dealership and drive financial health and continued growth.
Lead service and parts teams across one shift, with a second shift to be added, and provide guidance and direction to drive success.
Support and execute operational tasks and projects to meet company financial and strategic goals.
Develop and maintain standards to maximize fixed operations efficiencies.
Partner with sales leadership to ensure the sales team meets targets and follows proper policies.
Collaborate with the COO to develop parts and service sales forecasts and performance measures.
Support new and used truck department sales efforts by moving vehicles efficiently through the shop while exceeding customer expectations.
Engage in fixed-operation sales opportunities within the territory and drive staff to support customers.
Coordinate with Parts and Inventory Control Managers to maintain inventory stocking levels and ensure inventory controls are followed.
Monitor location performance against manufacturer requirements and partner with the COO and operations teams to correct discrepancies.
Oversee general administration and compliance with corporate policies, administrative procedures, and directives.
Complete required reporting for the COO, CFO, and manufacturer.
Build and manage vendor relationships.
Oversee facility appearance and maintenance.
Review and approve assigned staff payroll.
Perform other responsibilities as assigned.
At TransChicago Truck Group, we keep the trucks and people that power our economy rolling. We’re a full-service commercial truck dealership representing Freightliner and Western Star by providing sales, service, and parts for the trucks that keep goods on the road. We’re a family-owned, fast-growing dealership group that values curiosity, teamwork, and growth. If you’re the kind of person who likes to learn by doing and see the impact of your work every day, you’ve found the right spot.
We're looking for a General Manager who will be responsible for overseeing all Service and Parts activities of our Antioch dealership. This person will not only be responsible for leading and maintaining operations, but for also driving financial health and continued growth.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities:
Lead service and parts teams across one shift (with a 2nd shift to be added), giving the appropriate guidance and direction to drive success.
Support and execute on operational tasks and projects to ensure the company financial and strategic goals are met.
Develop and maintain standards to maximize fixed operations efficiencies.
Partner with Sales leadership to ensure sales team is hitting targets and following proper policies.
Collaborate with the COO to develop parts & service sales forecast and performance measures.
Support the sales efforts of the new and used truck departments by moving vehicles efficiently through the shop exceeding customer expectations.
Actively engage in fixed operation sales opportunities within the given territory and effectively drive the staff to fully support customers.
Coordinate with Parts & Inventory Control Managers to maintain inventory stocking levels and ensure that proper inventory controls are in place and adhered to.
Continuously monitor location performance against all manufacturer requirements and partner with COO and other operations teams to correct any discrepancies.
Oversee general administration and compliance to corporate policies, administrative procedures and directives.
Complete all required reporting for COO, CFO, and manufacturer.
Build and manage vendor relationships.
Oversee facility appearance and maintenance.
Review and approve assigned staff’s payroll.
Other responsibilities as assigned.
Education and/or required experience:
Experience in a truck dealership environment - Sales, Parts or Service.
High energy and ability to lead, motivate, and train teams across all departments.
Deep knowledge of all aspects of heavy/medium duty truck retailing .
Excellent oral and communication skills .
Compensation & Benefits:
Compensation: $85,000-$95,000 plus bonus based on location performance. Compensation will ultimately be determined based on experience, competencies, certifications and education.
Benefits:
Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Life and AD&D Insurance
Disability Insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
401(k) with company match
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Sick Time
Paid Holidays
Additional voluntary benefits: We also offer a variety of other benefits including an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Accident Coverage, Critical Illness, Cancer Insurance, Pet Insurance, and Identity Theft Insurance
TransChicago Truck Group is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. TransChicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.