District Manager Aftersales - Colorado/New Mexico

Description

Job Description

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 tocover territory visits to dealerships in areoccurringfrequency. Relocation may be provided.

The selected candidate will assume territorial responsibility and relocate to within 50 miles of Denver, CO, Colorado Springs, CO or Albuquerque, NM.

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 - Chevrolet role 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.

Job Responsibilities:

• 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.
• Consult with dealership to increase the fixed operations overall customer retention and profitability and identify follow-up or action items for next contact.
• 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.
• Partner with dealership to ensure systems and processes are in place to manage and process warranty claims according to GM policies & procedures.
• 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.
• 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.
• Set priorities to execute assigned responsibilities independently, and willingly takes on any task to grow fixed operations by acting as the dealerships trusted advisor.
• Stay knowledgeable of changes in General Motors and industry to adapt quickly. Evaluate processes, systems, and tools to make alterations.
• 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.
• Maintain a solid understanding of the competitive service environment within assigned markets.
• Ability to develop and implement retail marketing plans, this includes knowledge of the fundamentals of marketing - Product, Price, Place, Promotion

Skills/Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in the automotive industry, preferably with General Motors
• Strong Networking (establishing rapport with dealership & GM personnel)
• Must be able to accept feedback, be coachable and have knowledge of conflict resolution
• Strong understanding of consultative selling skills required
• Knowledge of Car Parts and Service Systems required
• Knowledge of the dealer operating report and fixed analysis tools required
• Knowledge and understanding of dealership service Business Development Centers required
• Computer, Data and Analytic Skills
• Understanding Metrics and Reports
• Basic knowledge of dealership profit departments structure and interconnectivity
• Business Acumen including Basic Automotive Technical knowledge

Competencies:

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

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.

The expected base compensation for this role is: $90,223.08 - $144,122.52. Actual base compensation within the identified range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.
Bonus Potential: An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance.
Benefits: GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, employee assistance program, GM vehicle discounts and more.

About GM

Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.

Why Join Us

We aspire to be the most inclusive company in the world. We believe we all must make a choice every day - individually and collectively - to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Our Work Appropriately philosophy supports our foundation of inclusion and provides employees the flexibility to work where they can have the greatest impact on achieving our goals, dependent on role needs. Every day, we want every employee, no matter their background, ethnicity, preferences, or location, to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

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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