Automotive General Manager

Description

Job Title: General Manager
Company: Preston Automotive Group
Location: Wilmington, DE
Job Type: Full-Time
Compensation: Competitive base salary + performance bonus + full benefits package

Lead the Way with Preston Automotive Group – Wilmington, DE

Preston Automotive Group, a growing, values-driven dealership group with a legacy of excellence since 1975, is looking for a dynamic General Manager to lead operations at our Wilmington, DE location. If you’re an experienced automotive leader with a passion for performance, team development, and customer satisfaction — we want to hear from you.

We are known across Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia for our commitment to community, innovation, and our “Preston For Life” customer-first philosophy.  Join a group that supports your leadership while giving you the tools to grow and win.

What You’ll Do:

• Oversee and direct all dealership departments: New & Used Vehicle Sales, Service, Parts, and Finance
   
• Develop and drive department goals, budgets, and performance metrics
   
• Foster a high-performance, customer-first culture aligned with Preston standards
   
• Hire, mentor, and retain top-tier managers and staff
   
• Ensure a smooth and profitable daily operation while maximizing customer satisfaction
   
• Build strong community and manufacturer relationships to elevate dealership visibility and reputation
   

 What You Bring:

• 3–5+ years of proven leadership as a General Manager or General Sales Manager in a retail automotive environment
   
• Strong financial and operational acumen with a track record of exceeding goals
   
• Experience with dealership software platforms (e.g., CDK, Dealertrack, Reynolds & Reynolds)
   
• High energy, integrity, and the ability to inspire and lead a results-driven team
   
• Customer-focused mindset with a commitment to excellence and accountability
   

 What We Offer:

• Highly competitive salary + performance-based bonus plan
   
• Full benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with company match, Paid Time Off
   
• Company vehicle or vehicle allowance
   
• Employee discounts on vehicles and service
   
• Ongoing leadership training and career advancement opportunities
   
• A positive, forward-thinking company culture backed by 40+ years of success
   

Ready to Take the Wheel?

Be part of something bigger with Preston Automotive Group. We’re more than a dealership — we’re a family that’s deeply rooted in the communities we serve. Your leadership in Wilmington can make a powerful difference.

Apply today and start leading the future of automotive retail.