General Motors Hiring for District Sales Manager, Chevrolet – Little Rock at Arkansas, United States Full Time

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. Relocation may be provided

The selected candidate will assume territorial responsibility and relocate within 50 miles of Little Rock, Arkansas.

The District Sales Managers, Chevrolet has territorial responsibility for the administration of the Sales and Service Agreements that exist between GM and its dealers. You will act as a consultant to the dealers by working together with them on the development and implementation of their business plans. You will be working hand in hand with the dealers to ensure that our customers have the best customer experience from the point of purchase through the life cycle of that vehicle. You will be involved in a variety of activities including implementation and development of marketing initiatives, customer retention, product displays, financial analysis, and training.

Responsibilities

• Act as a main liaison between General Motors and assigned dealerships
• Understanding the clients’ needs; establishing credibility; and taking accountability for delivering value to clients
• Facilitating, coaching and consulting with dealers to ensure monthly/yearly sales and service objectives are met as well as well as accomplishing other dealership goals
• Track dealership Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI) metrics to identify and address deficiencies
• Assist in product launches to ensure streamlined marketing and advertising between the dealer and GM
• Build and maintain friendly, warm, high trust relationships and networks of business contacts while acting with integrity and a respect for others and an ability to demonstrate teamwork
• Monitor dealership personnel training to maintain 100% compliance in GM training objectives
• Assist dealers in business and inventory management, including vehicle ordering and inventory balancing
• Work with dealers to improve profitability through marketing, merchandising, and operations consulting
• Analyze dealer sales, local market, and competition to identify specific brand opportunities by using good judgment and generating and evaluating alternatives; developing and implementing effective solutions
• Increase sales of GM vehicles and parts to dealers
• Assist in dealer and customer problem resolution
• Handle recall and special policy inquiries, as well as warranty process management
• Coach dealer on customer retention, satisfaction, and dealership loyalty
• Travel to dealerships in the assigned territory regularly

To succeed you will need to demonstrate:

• Ability to establish Relationships through partnership – this is your day-to-day routine
• Ability to deal with ambiguity – always growing and keeping up with the current market conditions
• Presentation Skills – you will be the face of our company and brand
• Coachable mindset – being able to learn as you go
• Time Management Skills – ability to schedule and manage time to accomplish annual set goals & metrics
• Flexibility – this position requires travel within your district and relocation when needed
• Composure and Conflict Management – Wining with integrity is one of our core behaviors
• Data orientation – you will manage s and data daily

Qualifications

Additional Job Description

• Bachelor’s degree or 2+ years of experience in the automotive industry in lieu of a degree.
• 2+ years in sales and customer service
• Able to travel 100% and be mobile now and in the future and able to relocate anywhere within the United States
• Ability to legally operate a motor vehicle on a regular basis

A day in the life of a District Sales Manager is very fast paced, and no two days will be the same. To succeed in this position, you must like to connect and influence people, but also be able to manage your time properly.

PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU DO NOT NEED SPONSORSHIP TO WORK IN THE UNITED STATES NOW OR IN THE FUTURE. WE ARE UNABLE TO CONSIDER CANDIDATES WHO REQUIRE SPONSORSHIP.

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Benefits Overview

The goal of the General Motors total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan incudes, the following benefits, in addition to many others:

• Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and parental leave for mothers, fathers and adoptive parents;
• Healthcare (including a triple tax advantaged health savings account and wellness incentive), dental, vision and life insurance plans to cover you and your family;
• Company and matching contributions to 401K savings plan to help you save for retirement;
• Global recognition program for peers and leaders to recognize and be recognized for results and behaviors that reflect our company values;
• Tuition assistance and student loan refinancing;
• Discount on GM vehicles for you, your family and friends.

Diversity Information

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers. We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteer opportunities. GM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match your skills and capabilities.

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