management careers

Pursue a rewarding management career at Bannister Automotive Group.

Lead and inspire teams, drive operational excellence, and shape the future of our automotive business. With a supportive work culture and opportunities for professional growth, we offer a fulfilling path for ambitious individuals to thrive in the automotive industry.

Join us in redefining the automotive sales experience.

management Career positions

General Manager

  • Keep tabs on your financial performance in real-time and compare yourself to industry peers with our comprehensive group-wide financial composites.
  • Join innovative executive structure, which provides unparalleled growth and earning potential compared to other dealership groups.
  • Our dedicated recruitment and marketing teams allow you to focus on what you do best: closing deals and mentoring others.
  • Take control of your dealership and run it your way with the freedom to make your own decisions.

Sales Manager

  • Follow in the footsteps of successful sales.
  • Set new personal sales records with our cutting-edge software that provides you with high-quality leads that are ready to buy.
  • Equip yourself with powerful tools that can significantly increase your closing percentage and empower your sales efforts.

General Sales Manager

  • Achieve higher sales targets than ever before while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
  • Benefit from the proven processes developed and refined at over 20 dealerships, giving you a competitive edge in the market.
  • Join our team and learn from the industry’s top leaders.

Assistant Sales Manager

  • Several success stories all have one thing in common, with their common career breakthrough as an Assistant Sales Manager.
  • Break your personal sales records with our advanced software that delivers you high-quality leads that are most likely to convert.
  • Enhance your sales skills and boost your closing percentage with powerful tools that empower you to close more deals.

platform VP

  • Share your success, knowledge, and experience by mentoring our teams and helping them reach their full potential.
  • Take on the challenge of overseeing multiple multi-million-dollar businesses, and reap the rewards of a lucrative career.
  • Join a company that values its top performers, and provides limitless opportunities for growth and success.
  • Benefit from an environment that rewards hard work and dedication, and encourages employees to push the boundaries of their potential.

fixed operations manager

  • Take charge of the Parts and Service department, overseeing its smooth operation and profitability.
  • Assume a position of leadership and responsibility, with the Parts and Service Managers reporting directly to you.
  • Foster positive relationships with customers, and be responsible for developing and maintaining those relationships over time.
  • Leverage your experience and knowledge to drive growth and profitability within the department, while building lasting relationships with customers and team members alike.

service manager/Assistant manager

  • Take ownership of one of the dealership’s most profitable areas, and establish yourself as a brand leader with limitless potential for growth.
  • Benefit from the support of a dedicated team focused on recruitment and marketing, allowing you to concentrate on meeting and exceeding your monthly targets.
  • Discover endless opportunities for advancement by leveraging the vast network of over 17 dealerships at your disposal.
  • Join a team that values your expertise and ambition, and provides you with the resources necessary to thrive and succeed in your career.

bodyshop manager/Assistant manager

  • Assume a tip-of-the-spear role, with complete ownership of your operation and the opportunity to make a significant impact.
  • Join a company that is known for its growth and success.
  • With multiple body shops and over 17 dealerships, you’ll have ample opportunities to advance your career and take on new challenges.
  • Benefit from an extensive customer list which ensures that you’ll never lack for work.
  • Enjoy the most comprehensive benefits package in the business, including extra vacation time, a health spending account, discounts on vehicles and insurance, and much more.

parts manager/Assistant manager

  • Learn from experienced mentors who have achieved success by selling top-of-the-line parts, and gain insights into how you can do the same.
  • Say goodbye to limitations and roadblocks, and access the best tools and resources available to help you achieve your goals.
  • Join a company that invests in its employees and provides them with the resources necessary to succeed in their careers.
  • Benefit from a supportive and collaborative team environment, where your success is our top priority.

finance manager

  • Enjoy rewards for delivering results at Bannister.
  • Meet the needs of every client and reach monthly targets with our wide variety of best-in-class products.
  • We can finance customers even if banks can’t with our in-house company. We approve more customers than other dealerships.

finance director/assistant director

  • With over 10,000 vehicles sold each year, Bannister provides as many opportunities as you can handle!
  • Receive targeted training from proven leaders at Bannister, as well as best-in-class third parties.
  • Our Talent Acquisition Managers find and screen top talent, allowing you to focus on closing deals and mentoring your team.

controller

  • Work closely with all levels of management and actively manage relationships with vendors and business partners, becoming a high-profile performer in the process.
  • Join a company with no shortage of mentorship opportunities, offering nearly unlimited potential for growth.
  • If you’re looking for the tools to develop your leadership and communications skills in a fast-paced environment, this is the opportunity for you.
  • Be an integral, strategic partner within a leadership team and help take your dealership to new heights.

Ready to start your career with us?

For over 40 years, the Bannister Family and its partners have been bringing quality automotive products and services to communities across Western Canada. With stores in the Okanagan Valley, Columbia-Shushwap, Peace Region, Kootenays, Yellowhead County, and the Fraser Valley, Bannister Automotive Group continues to lead our local communities in sales, customer service, and charitable initiatives.

What are you waiting for? Apply now and join the Bannister family!

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Why work with us?

Health & Lifestyle Benefits

Our comprehensive benefits package ensures you feel healthy and taken care of, in every way possible.

Employee Pricing

Enjoy the perk of exclusive employee pricing on parts, service, and even new vehicles!

Advancement Opportunities

Our “promote from within” culture gives you the opportunity to take your career to the next level.

Culture & Values

As a family business built on family values, we conduct ourselves with the utmost integrity in everything we do.

frequently asked questions

Our culture is centred around our DRIVEN Values:

DEPENDABILITY
We follow through on our commitments.

RESPECT
We respect all team members and customers.

INTEGRITY
We operate ethically within our business.

VALUE
We strive to provide premium customer service.

EXCELLENCE
We work towards continuous improvement.

NO EXCUSES
We take accountability.

Our industry-leading benefits include extended life, health, and dental insurance; a flexible health & wellness spending account; and access to Perkopolis’ exclusive entertainment and lifestyle discounts and gift card rewards—all available after your first three months of employment.

Our dealership group is always expanding, which means opportunities for employee advancement are also abundant. Whether at one of our dealerships across BC and AB or our Dealership Support Team office in Kelowna, BC: personal and professional growth are highly encouraged and supported.

Opportunities are available for employees within the Sales Management, Finance, Administration, and Service Leadership teams. Bannister offers encouragement and training from management and colleagues alike to guarantee your success.

After submitting an application, applicants will receive an email from our applicant tracking system asking for verification of their email and communication method. This information will help us communicate throughout each stage of the recruitment process. If a notification is not received, applicants should ensure the desired email address was used during the application process and check all junk folders.

Next, our hiring team will review all resumes, and those assessed as a possible fit will be directed to HR. At this point, either a phone or zoom pre-screen interview will be conducted.

After this fit assessment, successful candidates will move on to an in-person interview with the hiring manager(s), and may be asked to complete a personality assessment and reference checks.