General Motors

Chevrolet District Sales Manager - Detroit, MI, District 1132

General Motors • $100K — $120K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Michigan, US
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years in Sales, Marketing, or related fields
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis
  • Willingness to travel up to 75%
  • Ability to operate a motor vehicle regularly

Responsibilities

  • Act as a liaison between GM and dealerships
  • Grow partnerships with dealers
  • Facilitate consulting to meet sales objectives
  • Track dealer Customer Satisfaction Index
  • Assist in product launches and marketing
  • Monitor dealership personnel training
  • Analyze dealer sales and local market for opportunities

Benefits

  • Dynamic, varied work environment
  • Opportunity to influence dealer success
  • Engagement with a well-recognized automotive brand
  • Potential for personal career growth in a leading company
  • Highly visible role with direct impact on revenue
Full Job Description

Job Description

Field Work Arrangement: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 the territoryor be willing to relocate to Detroit, MIor a surrounding area approved by leadership within 60 days of the start date.

The Role

Do you like to have a different day every day, connect with people and be the face of the most revolutionary car company in the world? Join us as a District Sales Manager!

The District Sales Manager (DSM) is responsible for managing and actively engaging dealers through regular in-person visits and hands-on collaboration. This role requires a strong on-the-ground presence, working directly with dealerships to support and represent the brand's products and services. They may be involved in various initiatives including developing and implementing marketing initiatives, customer retention, product displays, financial analysis, and training. All to ensure that our dealers understand and succeed in selling our products to the final customer. A day in the life of a DSM 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.

What You’ll Do

  • Act as a liaison between GM, its dealerships, and additional GM Partners

  • Grow and foster partnerships

  • Facilitate mentorship and consulting to ensure monthly/yearly sales objectives are met

  • Track dealership Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI) or other customer feedback resources to identify and address deficiencies or opportunities

  • Assist in product launches to ensure streamlined marketing and advertising between dealer, independent aftermarket (IAM) and GM

  • Monitor Dealership personnel training and ensure compliance with GM requirements/objectives

  • Assist with Dealership inventory management, including vehicle and or parts ordering and inventory stabilizing

  • Analyze Dealer sales, local market, and competition to identify revenue opportunities

  • Increase sales of GM vehicles and Accessory parts to its customers

  • Assist in customer problem resolution

  • Travel to your dealers in your designated region

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.

  • 5+ years' experience in Sales, Marketing, or related fields with a proven track record of driving revenue growth.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data analysis, reporting, and visualization tools.

  • Ability to travel up to 75% to different locations within your territory.

  • Ability to legally operate a motor vehicle on a regular basis

What Can Give You a Competitive Advantage (Preferred Qualifications)

  • Drives results and leads change with confidence and clarity.

  • Builds and maintains strong internal and external relationships.

  • Demonstrates strategic business planning capabilities to align dealership goals with broader organizational objectives.

  • Maintains a strong customer focus and resolves conflicts effectively.

  • Demonstrates strong problem-solving skills by identifying root causes, developing actionable solutions, and implementing improvements that enhance dealership performance and customer satisfaction.

  • Applies analytical thinking to solve complex problems and make data-informed decisions.

  • Leverage data analytics tools to extract actionable insights that drive revenue growth, optimize operational performance, and elevate the customer experience.

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to inform and persuade effectively.

  • Communicates persuasively and informatively across all levels.

  • Maintains a results-driven mindset, consistently pursuing excellence and accountability.

  • The ability to manage multiple tasks, adapt and thrive in a changing environment where there is a degree of ambiguity.

  • Takes initiative and thrives in dynamic environments.

GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of GM as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc). This role is categorized as remote; however, the selected candidate must live in an approved city within the assigned territory or be willing to relocate. The candidate will be required to relocate, or already reside in the approved city no later than the timeline provided at offer. The selected candidate will be required to travel at least 50% or more on a frequent basis. This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate. This position requires the ability to legally operate a motor vehicle on a regular basis and successfully complete a Motor Vehicle Report review.

About General Motors

General Motors Company engages in the manufacture and sale of cars and trucks in the United States, China, Brazil, Germany, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Italy. It offers sedans, crossovers, sport utility vehicles, pick-up trucks, coupes, sports/convertibles and hybrid vehicles, hatchbacks/wagons, and vans, as well as mini cars in India. The company also provides parts and accessories, such as iPod and MP3 compatibility, mobility accessories, performance parts, AC parts and services, and merchandise. In addition, it offers vehicle safety, security, and information services. The company provides used vehicles. It offers its products through dealers and distributors. General Motors Company was formerly known as NGMCO, Inc. and changed its name to General Motors Company in July 2009. The company was incorporated in 2009 and is based in Detroit, Michigan. It operates manufacturing facilities in India, the United States, and Canada. General Motors Company operates as a subsidiary of the United States Department of The Treasury. General Motors led global vehicle sales for 77 consecutive years from 1931 through 2007, longer than any other automaker, and is currently among the world's largest automakers by vehicle unit sales. General Motors acts in most countries outside the USA via wholly-owned subsidiaries but operates in China through 10 joint ventures. GM's OnStar subsidiary provides vehicle safety, security, and information services. In 2009, General Motors shed several brands, closing Saturn, Pontiac, and Hummer, and emerged from a government-backed Chapter 11 reorganization. In 2010, GM made an initial public offering IPOs to date and returned to profitability later that year.

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Size
157,000 employees
Market Cap
$46.9 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$6.4 billion
Founded
1908
5 Year Trend
-3.2%
Revenue
$122.4 billion
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