Director of Operations
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Dilawri Group of Companies is currently recruiting for a Director of Operations: Mercedes-Benz to join our growing team. This position will be based in Vancouver and will oversee the Company’s Five Mercedes Benz Automotive Dealerships and Bodyshop in the Vancouver Lower Mainland.
Reporting to
the VP of Operations, this position is responsible for performing a variety
of activities in support of Dealership Operations, including management of
store managers, working with OEM manufacturers, and overall leadership in the
Region.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Oversee and mentor all Sales, Service,
Parts, and Body Shop Manager
- New and Used Vehicle Inventory
Management
- Ensure monthly sales and financial
objectives are met
- Review financial expenses and profits
with Director of Finance; analyze trends for each store and discuss with
VP of Operations.
- Prepare monthly summary reports
describing actions that must be taken or next month for all stores.
- Present the monthly and year-to-date
financial results
- Recruit, train, supervise and assist,
where necessary, stores’ management teams
- Participate in all aspects of the
National Best Practice Initiatives and implement as required
QUALIFICATIONS
REQUIRED
- Minimum Five Years experience in a
General Manager capacity
SKILLS
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding
of Multi Store Dealership Operations
- Strong computer literacy
- Demonstrated excellent interpersonal
skills - must be an effective communicator both verbally and in writing
- Demonstrated high degree of common sense
and intellect with a well-developed business acumen
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks
for self and others and follow them through to completion
- Proven ability to lead and motivate
others
- Demonstrated ability to co-ordinate
activities of various departments
- Proven and demonstrated history of
successful departmental and personnel management
- Organizational ability and attention to
detail
- Ability to work in a team environment to
achieve common goals
- Ability to work in a fast-paced
environment
Dilawri
Group of Companies is
Canada’s largest automotive group with 75 + franchised dealerships
representing 35 + automotive brands throughout Quebec, Ontario, Saskatchewan,
Alberta, and British Columbia and Washington D.C. Privately owned and
operated by the Dilawri family since 1985, the company continues to expand its
footprint in Canada, building on its history of excellence in the automotive
industry. With more than 4,000 employees, Dilawri Group of Companies is proud to
offer exceptional products and customer service in every dealership.
Dilawri
Group of Companies is not only a leader in the automotive industry, it is also
a leader in the communities it serves, having established The Dilawri
Foundation in 2002. The Dilawri Foundation has contributed tens of millions of
dollars throughout Canada supporting a variety of charitable causes.
Go to our
website to see more about our company and the many reasons why you will want to
work for us!
We do thank
all applicants in advance, but only those selected for an interview will be
contacted. Thank you for your interest.
