About this role
Job Type
Full-time
Description
Thousand Oaks, CA | Conejo Valley | Ventura County | Southern California | Mercedes-Benz | Lexus | Land Rover | Acura | Honda | Chevrolet | Buick | GMC | Cadillac | Luxury brand | Import brand | Domestic brand | Variable operations | Desk manager experience | Multiple locations | Career growth | Veterans encouraged to apply | $100,000 - $200,000+
This is a general application for future General Sales Manager openings at Swickard's Thousand Oaks area dealerships. Qualified candidates will be contacted as positions open.
Is This You?
• You run your desk on preparation and process, and your team knows exactly what's expected each day
• You've developed desk managers who went on to run desks of their own
• You lead without high-pressure tactics, and your CSI shows it
Who We Are
Our Thousand Oaks area dealerships are part of Swickard Auto Group, a hospitality company in the retail automotive space built on one idea: be the favorite of our guests, our employees, and our manufacturing partners. We operate 40+ dealerships across the West Coast, Alaska, and Hawaii, and whether you're in Thousand Oaks or Anchorage, the standard is the same. Do right by people, every time.
What You'll Do
• Lead all variable operations, including new, pre-owned, digital retail, and F&I
• Own the sales department P&L
• Coach desk managers, BDC leaders, and sales consultants through daily one-on-ones and deal reviews
• Run a daily rhythm built on appointment preparation, fast lead response, and CRM follow-up
• Manage new-car allocation with the manufacturer
• Direct used-car acquisition, trade appraisals, pricing, and aging
• Partner with service and parts leaders to keep guests coming back after the sale
• Recruit, hire, and develop the sales team
• Meet monthly targets for volume, front and back gross, lead response, and CSI
What We're Looking For
• 3+ years as a GSM or senior desk manager at a high-volume luxury, import, or domestic dealership
• A high HQ (Hospitality Quotient): kindness and optimism, intellectual curiosity, work ethic, empathy, self-awareness, and integrity
• A track record of hitting volume and gross targets
• Strong command of desking, deal structure, and F&I fundamentals
• Daily use of a CRM and digital retail tools
• Sound judgment on used-car pricing and inventory turn
What We Offer
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and supplemental coverage options
• 401(k)
• Paid time off and paid holidays
Why Swickard Thousand Oaks
• One application puts you in line for GSM openings at luxury, import, and domestic stores across the Conejo Valley
• Room to grow into General Manager and multi-store leadership across 40+ dealerships
• Leadership that expects a process-driven desk and backs the GSMs who build one
• A team that works by our HEART values, including Anticipate needs and Respond graciously
Swickard runs luxury, import, and domestic dealerships across the Thousand Oaks area, so a strong GSM has more than one store to lead. Leaders who build disciplined desks here can grow into larger roles across the group. If that's the career you want, we'd like to hear from you.
Swickard Auto Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees
Salary Description
$100K - $200K+ per year