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District Manager of Aftersales - Delaware
District Manager of Aftersales - Delaware-January 2024
Dover
Jan 19, 2025
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Consumer Goods & Services, Technology
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About District Manager of Aftersales - Delaware

  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 to cover territory visits to dealerships in a reoccurring frequency.

  The selected candidate will assume territorial responsibility and relocate to Wilmington, DE or Dover, DE . 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 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. Territory for this position will cover parts of Delaware, Maryland and southern Pennsylvania.

  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 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

  Skills/Qualifications:

  2+ years of experience in the automotive industry

  Experience in a parts-focused position or outside sales position required

  Strong understanding of consultative selling skills required

  Basic knowledge of Car Parts and Service Systems required

  Basic knowledge of the dealer operating report and fixed analysis tools required

  Basic knowledge of dealership profit department’s structure and interconnectivity required

  Strong understanding of consultative selling skills required

  Basic knowledge and understanding of dealership service Business Development Centers required

  Ability to conduct Training & Facilitation of Meetings (dealer meetings, dealer personnel training)

  Business Acumen including Basic Automotive Technical knowledge

  Understanding Metrics and Reports

  Must be able to accept feedback, be coachable and have knowledge of conflict resolution

  Information Management (utilizing & interpreting appropriate reports and resources)

  Prioritization of Personnel Resources

  Strong Networking (establishing rapport with dealership & GM personnel)

  Computer, Data and Analytic Skills

  The ability to legally operate a motor vehicle on a regular basis is required

  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

  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.

  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.

  Equal Employment Opportunity Statements

  GM is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. GM is committed to providing a work environment free from unlawful discrimination and advancing equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, all practices and decisions relating to terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment are made without regard to an individual's protected characteristics. For purposes of this policy, “protected characteristics" include an individual's actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, weight, height, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us at [email protected] or call us at 800-865-7580. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.​

  We are leading the change to make our world better, safer and more equitable for all through our actions and how we behave. Learn more about:

  Our Company (https://search-careers.gm.com/en/working-at-gm/)

  Our Culture

  How we hire​​​​​​​ (https://search-careers.gm.com/en/how-we-hire/)

  Our diverse team of employees bring their collective passion for engineering, technology and design to deliver on our vision of a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion. We are looking for adventure-seekers and imaginative thought leaders to help us transform mobility.

  Explore our global location s

  The policy of General Motors is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status. Additionally, General Motors is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us at [email protected] .In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.

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