Michael Brairton
Automotive Operator & Platform Leader | GM, Burns Hyundai | Former Audi Exec | Proven Track Record Across Multi-Rooftop Retail & OEM Operations
- Role
- General Manager at Burns Hyundai
- Location
- Philadelphia, PA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Michael Brairton
I make dealerships better. More profitable. More disciplined. Better with…
Experience
General Manager
Sep 2025 — Present · Mount Laurel, NJ, US
Leading the market’s top-performing Hyundai dealership in both sales volume and customer satisfaction across the Philadelphia DMA. Focused on operational excellence, team development, and sustainable growth.Overseeing all aspects of operations—sales, fixed ops, finance, and customer experience—with a hands-on approach to coaching, process improvement, and cultural alignment.This role represents a return to the heart of the business—where people, performance, and customer satisfaction meet every day on the showroom floor. Drawing on two decades of multi-rooftop and corporate experience, I’m focused on building strong teams, developing future leaders, and driving consistent profitability across every department.
Education
Cornell University
BS, Applied Economics
Villanova University
Executive MBA, Organizational Leadership
Villanova University
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Executive MBA
Skills
- Purchasing
- Process Improvement
- Management
- Team Building
- Automotive Aftermarket
- Business Planning
- Operations Management
- Strategy
- Dealer Management
- Business Strategy
- Market Planning
- Crm
- Automotive
- Customer Satisfaction
- Pricing
- New Business Development
- Retail
- B2b
- Negotiation
- Vehicles
- Strategic Planning
- Account Management
- Team Leadership
- Inventory Management
- Sales Effectiveness
- Leadership
- Warranty
- Competitive Analysis
- Contract Negotiation
- Sales Improvement
- Profit
- Dealers
- P&L Management
- Parts
- Market Share
- Sales Management
- Brand Management
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Marketing Strategy
- Marketing
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