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Jim Donohue

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General Manager at Zeigler Automotive Group
📍 United States

Jim is a purpose-driven automotive executive and General Manager with over a decade of experience at top groups like AutoNation and Zeigler Toyota. He has a proven track record of maximizing dealership profitability by leading high-performance teams with a data-driven, people-first management style. He recently completed Jim Craig’s Gold Medal Strategies course.

He appears to draw inspiration from legendary athletes, comparing his teams success to the likes of Michael Jordan, Tom Brady, and Tiger Woods. This suggests a passion for excellence, competition, and high achievement, both in and out of the workplace.

He is a back-to-back "Cheetah Award" winner, an internal award at Zeigler Automotive Group recognizing fast and focused performance.

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Experience
14 Years
Current Role
General Manager
Job Level
Senior
Location
United States
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Priorities

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Team Recognition
Frequently posts about team wins, such as the "Cheetah Award" and "D. R. I. V. E. Award, " emphasizing that success is a collective effort for the entire store.
Dealership Profitability
His career focus is on maximizing profitability through data-driven decisions, disciplined time management, and relentless execution, honed at top auto groups.
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Career

Work history

6-2025
General Manager
Zeigler Automotive Group
4-2023 - 6-2025
General Manager
AutoNation Hyundai O'Hare
9-2021 - 4-2023
General Sales Manager
AutoNation
11-2015 - 11-2021
Financial Services Director
AutoNation
5-2011 - 11-2014
Sales Associate
Mercedes-Benz USA
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Education
6-2025 - 6-2025
Time Management
Gold Medal Strategies
2023 - 2023
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General Manager University
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