[Hiring] District Sales Manager @General Motors

Role Description

This is a field-based position that requires up to 75% travel to dealerships within the assigned territory on a recurring basis. The selected candidate must currently reside within or be willing to relocate to Cape Girardeau or a surrounding area, approved by leadership within 60 days of the start date.

Help shape the future of two iconic brands as they continue to evolve through innovation, premium experiences, and advanced mobility solutions. As a District Sales Manager, you'll partner directly with dealerships to drive business performance, launch new technologies and vehicles, and deliver exceptional customer experiences across the Buick and GMC portfolio. This fast-paced, relationship-driven role offers the opportunity to influence outcomes, solve complex business challenges, and play a key role in the future of automotive retail.

As a District Sales Manager, you'll help lead the transformation of the automotive industry by connecting dealers with the products, technologies, and strategies shaping the future of mobility. You'll work side-by-side with dealer partners to deliver business results, accelerate EV adoption, enhance customer experiences, and bring innovative solutions to market. If you're energized by change, passionate about people, and motivated by making a measurable impact, this role offers a front-row seat to the future.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or demonstrated equivalent professional experience
• 2+ years' experience in Sales, Marketing, or related fields with a proven track record of driving revenue growth
• Proficiency in spreadsheet and reporting tools, including data analysis, reporting, and visualization; preferably with Google workspace
• Ability to travel up to 75% to different locations within your territory
• Must possess and maintain the ability to legally operate a motor vehicle in accordance with the licensing requirements of the states in which work is performed

Requirements

• Serve as the primary liaison between GM, dealerships, and key business partners, building strategic relationships that drive performance, growth, and alignment with business objectives.
• Provide consultative coaching and mentorship to dealership leadership and staff to improve operational performance and achieve monthly, quarterly, and annual sales goals.
• Analyze dealership performance, sales trends, market conditions, competitive activity, and customer satisfaction metrics to identify opportunities and implement corrective actions that drive business results.
• Support the successful launch of new products, programs, and initiatives by coordinating sales, marketing, and communication efforts between dealerships, the independent aftermarket (IAM), and GM stakeholders.
• Partner with dealerships to optimize vehicle and parts inventory management through forecasting, ordering, allocation, and inventory stabilization strategies.
• Become a subject matter expert in the GM allocation system (Consensus) and vehicle ordering system to offer coaching to the dealers to ensure optimal inventory ordering.
• Track dealership commitments and action plans, provide follow-up support, and ensure timely completion of agreed-upon activities.
• Drive adoption and sales of GM vehicles, accessories, products, and services by identifying growth opportunities and executing territory-specific business plans.
• Resolve customer and dealership concerns by collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver effective and timely solutions.
• Monitor dealership training participation and compliance with GM standards, identifying opportunities to enhance capability, knowledge, and performance.
• Travel throughout the assigned territory to assess dealership operations, provide consultative support, and ensure execution of GM programs, initiatives, and performance expectations.

Benefits

• From day one, we're looking out for your well-being–at work and at home–so you can focus on realizing your ambitions.
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