General Manager - Lexus of Oakville (26240)

General Manager (Luxury) career and employment opportunity awaits you.

The Power to Move You - Join a High Performing Team Committed to Excellence

We are seeking an exceptional General Manager to lead one of Canada’s premier luxury Lexus dealerships Lexus of Oakville.  This opportunity is ideal for a proven automotive leader with a passion for delivering outstanding guest experiences, developing high-performing teams, and driving exceptional business results.  This position will report directly to Andria Zanchin Principal and Executive Vice President Zanchin Automotive Group.

Zanchin Automotive Group, a privately-owned network of 35+ successful dealerships that welcomes talent and enthusiasm, values people and contributions, and rewards performance and accomplishment. Join now to be part of a dynamic company that has been supporting the community for more than 50 years, and where careers are made and fostered with enthusiasm, integrity, and respect. 

Our dealership has built its reputation on excellence, integrity, and a relentless commitment to guest satisfaction.  We are looking for a leader who shares these values and has the experience to elevate an already successful operation to even greater heights and fosters a positive and inspired staff culture where every team member feels valued.

The expected salary for this role is $175,000 to $250,000 per year; dependent on experience and qualifications plus bonus.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership across all dealership departments, including Sales, Service, Parts, Finance & Insurance, and Administration.
• Foster a culture centered on an exceptional Guest Experience at every touchpoint.
• Lead, mentor, and develop department managers while promoting accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Drive profitability while maintaining industry-leading customer satisfaction and operational excellence.
• Monitor and improve key performance indicators, including sales performance, fixed operations, profitability, market share, guest satisfaction, and employee engagement.
• Ensure compliance with manufacturer standards, dealership policies, and all applicable regulations.
• Champion operational excellence through attention to detail, process discipline, and consistent execution.
• Build strong relationships with guests, employees, manufacturer representatives, and the local community.

Qualifications

This successful candidate will possess:

• Minimum five (5) years of proven success as a General Manager leading a well-performing automotive dealership.
• Progressive leadership experience including prior roles as both Sales Manager, General Sales Manager.
• Demonstrated history of achieving strong financial performance, operational excellence, and high customer satisfaction.
• Luxury automotive or Toyota and or Lexus dealership experience is considered a significant asset.
• Candidates who have taken the NADA course is a significant asset.
• Strong understanding of dealership financial statements, forecasting, budgeting, and performance management.
• Outstanding leadership, coaching, communication, and team – building skills.
• A relentless commitment to delivering an exceptional guest experience.
• Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to maintain the highest standards throughout every aspect of the dealership.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and accountability.
• Experience attracting, developing, and retaining top automotive talent.

What We are looking For

We are searching for a leader who:

• Leads by example and is hands on if needed, no job too small, desking deals, engaging with customers if short staffed. Whatever the dealership requirements of the day pose.
• Inspires teams to consistently exceed expectations.
• Fosters a positive and inspired staff culture
• Places the guest at the centre of every decision.
• Understands that luxury is delivered through the details.
• Builds a positive, accountable, and performance-driven culture.
• Is committed to continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to lead an established, high-performing luxury dealership with a reputation for excellence.  You will work alongside an experienced team in an environment that values innovation, leadership, guest satisfaction, and long-term success.

If you are a proven automotive executive who is passionate about luxury retail, operational excellence, and delivering an exceptional guest experience, we encourage you to apply in confidence.

Apply now to join a dynamic company where the future is limitless and embark on an exciting career and journey.

Interested in becoming part of the Zanchin Automotive Group team?  Send your resume for review and consideration. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those whose experience closely matches the qualifications outlined above will be contacted. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

Zanchin Automotive Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible workplace where every team member feels valued, respected, and supported, and has the opportunity to reach their full potential. We welcome and encourage applications from all people. Should you require accommodation or support in any aspect of the recruitment and selection process, we will work with you to meet your needs.

We do not use artificial intelligence tools to screen or select applicants for this role. Applications are reviewed directly by the hiring team.