Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $125,000.00 - $250,000.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
career path
ongoing training
Personal and professional growth
Equal opportunity employer
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
Pet insurance
401k plan
Paid holidays
Paid Time Off
Job Description
Swickard Automotive Group, founded in 2014 by Jeff Swickard in Wilsonville, Oregon, is a hospitality-driven automotive company that prides itself on blending luxury brand standards with operational discipline. Known for representing highline automotive brands such as Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Volvo, Porsche, Lexus, Audi, and Land Rover, Swickard has established itself as one of the fastest growing dealership groups in the United States. Unlike traditional car dealers, Swickard focuses on hospitality not just for customers but as a core value embedded within the team culture, ensuring every interaction reflects integrity, performance, and care. Their passionate approach aims to transform the car-buying and... Show More
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
- 5+ years of leadership experience in automotive dealership management
- Proven track record in new store openings or turnaround initiatives
- Strong financial management and P&L accountability skills
- Ability to develop and lead high-performing teams
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Willingness to work in Anchorage, Alaska
- Knowledge of Mercedes-Benz or commercial vehicles preferred
Job Qualifications
- 5+ years of leadership experience as a general manager or GSM in a luxury or commercial automotive brand
- Demonstrated success in new-store openings, rebranding, or operational turnarounds
- Strong grasp of dealership KPIs suited to a developing business unit including annual revenue between $5-10 million, net-to-gross margin of 18-22%, customer satisfaction index (CSI) of 95% or higher, fixed ops absorption between 75-85%, and year-over-year growth of 10% or more after ramp-up
- Proven ability to lead lean teams with clear systems and accountability
- Financial acumen to scale operations responsibly and profitably
- Mercedes-Benz, Sprinter, or commercial vehicle experience preferred
Job Duties
- Build and lead all dealership operations from day one including staffing, process design, vendor setup, and OEM readiness
- Oversee daily performance across sales, service, parts, and finance with full P&L accountability
- Deliver world-class customer satisfaction index (CSI) experience and foster hospitality-driven guest care
- Recruit, mentor, and develop high-performing department leaders in a fast-scaling operation
- Drive profitability and sustainability through disciplined expense control and key performance indicator tracking
- Collaborate closely with Mercedes-Benz Vans USA to ensure compliance, brand alignment, and strategic growth
- Represent Mercedes-Benz brand within the Anchorage business community as a trusted partner and leader
Job Qualifications
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
Job Location
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