Executive Leadership Trainee

AutoNation

. Set a clear vision and goals for the store to achieve targeted performance .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeRemote • Colorado • United StatesSenior💰 $15,000 - $20,000 per monthWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership in managing store operations, driving sales, and enhancing customer satisfaction while effectively attracting and retaining talent. Possesses financial acumen to achieve profitability and performance goals in the automotive retail sector.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Automotive Retail General Manager ExperienceFinancial AcumenTalent Development and RetentionCustomer Satisfaction Index ManagementGoal Setting and Achievement

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Hard Skills

Sales ManagementProfitability AnalysisPerformance ImprovementOperational ManagementBusiness Analysis

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsMotivational Skills

Tools & Technologies

Technology Utilization

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid In-State Driver’s License

Industry Keywords

Automotive RetailCustomer ExperienceTalent AttractionManufacturer PartnershipsUnit Sales Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Set a clear vision and goals for the store to achieve targeted performance
Engage and motivate the team to achieve goals, performance expectations, and best-practice processes
Attract, develop, and retain talent
Create an exceptional customer experience to drive customer loyalty
Develop and maintain productive relationships with manufacturer partners
Analyze the business, identify shortfalls, and develop action plans to improve performance
Drive the business through high involvement in day-to-day operations
Achieve targeted unit sales and profit across business areas
Manage targeted expenses
Achieve targeted Associate retention and Customer Satisfaction Index
Lead an AutoNation store overseeing New and Used Sales, Financial Services, Service, Parts, and Collision

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School diploma or equivalent
Automotive retail General Manager experience
Ability to set and achieve targeted goals
Proven ability to attract, develop and retain great talent
Strong financial and business acumen and ability to drive revenue and profitability
Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills
Organization and follow-up skills
Experience and desire to work with technology
Valid in-state driver’s license and acceptable, safe driving record

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation and 401k matching
Insurance plans (health, dental, vision) and maternity benefits
Associate purchase and discount programs for new and pre-owned vehicles, services, parts, collision, accessories, and AutoGear
Access to deals and discounts through YouDecide
Participation in the DRVPNK mission to raise and donate millions of dollars to cancer research and treatment