District Manager Aftersales - Southeast Region

Remote: This position does not require employee to be on-site full-time to perform most effectively. The employee’s role enables them to work off-site on a permanent basis. This position requires an employee to cover territory visits to dealerships in a reoccurring frequency.
We have multiple positions available that cover various territories within the following states: Florida, Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee
The selected candidate will assume territorial responsibility and must be willing to relocate within 50 miles of the center of the selected district. Relocation may be provided.
Our goal at General Motors is to deliver outstanding customer experiences at every touchpoint and do so on a foundation of trust and transparency. Our diverse team of 155,000 employees brings their collective passion for engineering, technology, and design to deliver on this ambitious future. And the ambitious commitments we’ve made are moving us closer to realizing this vision.
The District Manager Aftersales for the Southeast Region has responsibility for executing “consultative” dealer contacts designed to achieve financial sales targets and drive core dealer processes that improve customer retention and fixed operation coverage. Key responsibilities include assisting dealer service and parts operation in the ordering, selling, and/or servicing product, with an emphasis on customer retention and service merchandising. Work involves a considerable amount of consultation and creativity, perception, and initiative with wide latitude for independent action.
Responsibilities:

• Partner with dealership to ensure systems and processes are in place to manage and process warranty claims according to GM policies & procedures
• Ability to manage time and projects and measure/prioritize work effectively with limited supervision
• Ability to develop and implement retail marketing plans, this includes knowledge of the fundamentals of marketing – Product, Price, Place, Promotion
• Achieve sales objectives for district by collaborating with dealerships on how to grow their fixed operations
• Focus on evaluating the parts department inventory management processes to eliminate waste, increase parts loyalty and profitability and improve efficiencies
• Stay knowledgeable of changes in General Motors and industry to adapt quickly. Evaluate processes, systems, and tools to make alterations
• Analyze marketing and merchandising plan, including dealership’s digital presence, against GM brand direction, current market trends and dealership’s customer needs to identify business opportunities
• Consult with dealership to increase the fixed operations overall customer retention and profitability and identify follow-up or action items for next contact
• Evaluate the dealership’s service customer experience based on customer data and observations and assist in continuous improvements / problem resolution to build customer loyalty, including customer satisfaction performance, mystery shops, service lead close rates, etc.
• Set priorities to execute assigned responsibilities independently, and willingly takes on any task to grow fixed operations by acting as the dealerships trusted advisor
• Maintain a solid understanding of the competitive service environment within assigned markets
• Integrate and communicate with all representatives that call on the dealership on behalf of GM to offer outstanding and cohesive support
• Efficiently and effectively take care of customer needs and issues as they arise. Resolve key issues and resolutions
• Thoroughly prepare for each standardized dealer contact by identifying dealer priorities/needs, reviewing relevant reports, and preparing an agenda that addresses GM’s and the dealer’s sales, retention, and revenue priorities

Skills/Qualifications:

• Experience in a parts-focused position or outside sales position required
• 2+ years of experience in the automotive industry
• The ability to legally operate a motor vehicle on a regular basis is required
• Information Management (utilizing & interpreting appropriate reports and resources)
• Prioritization of Personnel Resources
• Strong understanding of consultative selling skills required
• Basic knowledge of Car Parts and Service Systems required
• Must be able to accept feedback, be coachable and have knowledge of conflict resolution
• Business Acumen including Basic Automotive Technical knowledge
• Basic knowledge of dealership profit department’s structure and interconnectivity required
• Ability to conduct Training & Facilitation of Meetings (dealer meetings, dealer personnel training)
• Computer, Data and Analytic Skills
• Basic knowledge and understanding of dealership service Business Development Centers required
• Strong understanding of consultative selling skills required
• Strong Networking (establishing rapport with dealership & GM personnel)
• Basic knowledge of the dealer operating report and fixed analysis tools required
• Understanding Metrics and Reports

Competencies:

• Adaptability
• Immersed and active in CCA Drive to Great cultural initiative
• Problem Solving
• Communicates Powerfully and Prolifically
• Inspires & Motivates Others to High Performance
• Builds Relationships
• Drives for Results
• Shows Initiative
• Demonstrates Innovation and Creativity

GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP (e.g., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.
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• Global recognition program for peers and leaders to recognize and be recognized for results and behaviors that reflect our company values;
• Company and matching contributions to 401K savings plan to help you save for retirement;
• Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and parental leave for mothers, fathers and adoptive parents;
• Tuition assistance and student loan refinancing;
• Healthcare (including a triple tax advantaged health savings account and wellness incentive), dental, vision and life insurance plans to cover you and your family;
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