[Hiring] Market Area Manager @General Motors

Role Description

This is a field-based position that requires up to 50% travel to dealerships within the assigned territory. The selected candidate must currently reside within the territory (Arizona, Colorado, and New Mexico) or be willing to relocate to Colorado or Arizona or a surrounding area approved by leadership within 60 days of the start date.

The ACDelco Market Area Manager has territorial responsibility and will aggressively solicit orders at the Direct Account level to maximize sales incentive and product programs participation, establishing ACDelco inventories to support sales in the market area, and assisting in the marketing of ACDelco products and benefits. This position will also assist all Direct Accounts in Market Area with executing their business plan to increase ACDelco’s secondary customer base and market penetration.

To be successful in this role, you must have a high level of independent judgment and the ability to make decisions within the limits of general practices and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate GM's Core Values and Cultural Priorities
• Develop and direct assigned Outside and Inside Sales Representatives
• Collaborate constructively with Wholesale Market Area Manager
• Attain assigned sales objectives
• Develop and strengthen all makes/all models sales volume for assigned area
• Aggressively solicit orders at the Direct Account level by establishing inventories, soliciting line additions and changeovers via LEEP and stocklift budgets
• Assist in the marketing of ACDelco products and programs at both Direct and National Accounts
• Develop and grow Independent Aftermarket sales opportunities, including Fleet
• Prospect for new distribution opportunities at all levels to increase ACDelco market penetration
• Develop and improve DA Outside and Inside Sales Representative (OSR & ISR) engagement
• Coordinate with Direct Account and utilize marketing budget to create and implement market specific (Local) promotions to increase sales
• Sell national, regional and local programs
• Communicate and ensure DA compliance with ACDelco policies and procedures
• Complete weekly updates, administrative duties, special assignments, and other leadership requests regarding competitive products, market conditions and distribution activities in a timely and professional manner
• Provide market input to assist with forecast and business planning
• Coordinate input from internal/external customers to better understand customer needs/perceptions
• Maintain up-to-date customer profiles and other records in accordance with company instructions
• Attend conventions, special events and trade shows as required
• Support all customer training activities
• Keep abreast of current product developments and trends
• Maintain an effective relationship with ACDelco PDCs
• Monitor ACDelco warranty reduction initiatives and material returns/core credit activities, and support control measures acting as a liaison between the customer and ACDelco

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree or relevant experience
• 3+ years automotive aftermarket or outside sales experience preferred
• Ability to prioritize and deploy resources to maximize opportunities
• Strong customer relationship and selling skills
• High level of interpersonal and strong communications skills
• Business insight and ability to identify new business opportunities
• Ability to communicate product line features and benefits
• Problem-solving skills and analytical abilities
• Ability to develop and execute action plans
• Entrepreneurial attitude
• Knowledge of OEM parts systems
• Knowledge of computer software, MS Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint etc.
• Travel as necessary - up to 75%

Compensation

The salary range for this role is $105,600-$140,700. The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this 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

• 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