chief executive officer / general director – automotive dealership group

we are seeking a c-level automotive executive to lead the full business performance of a major dealership operation in mexico.

this role carries complete responsibility for the company’s commercial, operational, and financial results. The executive will lead the business as a whole, with direct accountability for growth, profitability, organizational performance, brand relationships, and long-term value creation.

the idóneo candidate has already operated at the highest level within automotive dealerships, dealer groups, authorized distribution networks, or large automotive retail organizations .

the mandate

lead the business with full ownership of:

- overall p&l; and enterprise performance
- revenue growth and ebitda
- new vehicle operations
- pre-owned vehicles
- f&i;
- aftersales
- service and parts
- customer experience
- manufacturer relationships
- organizational structure and senior leadership
- strategic expansion
- capital allocation and investment decisions
- market positioning and competitive performance

this executive will work directly with owners, shareholders, board members, manufacturers, financial partners, and senior stakeholders .

what success looks like

success in this position means more than growing unit sales.

the general director will be expected to:

- increase enterprise profitability
- improve operating margins
- strengthen market share
- increase inventory efficiency
- develop a stronger aftersales business
- improve cash generation
- build and retain a high-performance leadership team
- strengthen relationships with automotive oems
- identify opportunities for expansion, acquisitions, or new brands
- build a more disciplined, scalable, and profitable organization

executive profile





we are interested in candidates with significant experience as:

- general director
- ceo
- dealer principal
- managing director
- dealer group executive
- senior automotive retail executive

candidates should bring:

- extensive experience in automotive retail and dealership operations
- full p&l; ownership
- direct responsibility for large or complex business units
- strong financial and commercial judgment
- experience leading multiple functions simultaneously
- direct interaction with automotive manufacturers
- experience leading senior executive teams
- strong understanding of dealership economics and profitability drivers
- proven ability to make high-impact strategic decisions

industry requirement

this search is focused specifically on executives from:

automotive dealerships, dealer groups, and authorized automotive retail operations.

this is not a role for executives whose experience is limited to automotive manufacturing, suppliers, leasing, or mobility businesses without direct dealership leadership experience.

executive compensation

- base compensation: approximately mxn $400,000 per month
- executive performance bonus
- company vehicle
- major medical insurance
- life insurance
- superior executive benefits

executive screening

candidates should be able to demonstrate:

- full p&l; ownership at the dealership or dealer-group level
- responsibility for both commercial and operational performance
- leadership of senior executives and functional directors
- direct relationships with oems
- responsibility for profitability, not only revenue
- experience managing businesses of significant scale

this is a c-level leadership mandate for an executive who can run an automotive business from the boardroom to the showroom floor — and be accountable for the complete result.

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