General Manager

Angela Krause Ford/Angela Krause Lincoln is looking for a General Manager to lead one of the most capable, best-equipped, and highest potential Ford dealerships in the country. With award winning history, exceptional staff, and unmatched facilities, the right leader will have the tools, support, and runway to build something extraordinary. Opportunity for equity partnership for the right long term leader .

Our 22 acre campus features:

• A large, modern Ford showroom
• A stand-alone, state of the art Lincoln Vitrine
• A large service operation with fifty-six lifts which includes:
  • A full Ford Service Shop and Quick Lane Center
  • A brand new twenty-nine bay Ford Pro Elite Service Center built for commercial and fleet growth
  • Eight mobile service units supporting remote and fleet customers
  • A ten year UIO exceeding 24,000 vehicles
• A history of excellence including the Ford President’s Award and Lincoln Leaders Award
• Over 3,500 retail units sold in the past 12 months with over 100% sales efficiency for both Ford and Lincoln

This is a rare opportunity within the Ford dealer network to lead a store with stand-alone Ford, Lincoln, and Ford Pro Elite. Angela Krause Ford Lincoln is a well resourced operation with great employees, sales history, and market presence to scale even further—especially in the commercial, government, and fleet segments. The ideal candidate brings deep operational experience, proven leadership capability, and the ability to execute at a high level in a complex, multi-facility environment.

Key Responsibilities & Expectations

• Achieving a minimum 5% net to sales
• Oversee all dealership operations and processes for Sales, Service, Parts, Finance, and Commercial/Fleet
• Ensure operational excellence, process consistency, and a great culture
• Compliance with Ford and Lincoln standards
• Lead the continued development of commercial and fleet sales and growth of the Ford Pro Elite commercial service
• Maintain over 100% sales efficiency for Ford and Lincoln
• CSI Scores need to be above region for both Ford and Lincoln for both sales and service
• Strengthening market share through strategic planning, community engagement, and brand stewardship
• Maximize capacity and efficiency across multiple service centers
• Optimize mobile service to support Ford, Lincoln, fleet, and commercial customers
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high performing team across all departments
• Build a culture of accountability, growth, and customer first execution
• Collaborate with ownership on long term strategy, capital planning, and growth opportunities

Qualifications

• General Manager experience required
• Ford GM experience strongly preferred
• Proven record leading high volume operations
• Strong financial acumen and operational discipline
• Demonstrated success developing people and building strong teams
• Experience with commercial and fleet business is a plus
• High integrity, effective communication skills, and a leadership style that inspires trust and performance