General Motors

Chevrolet Sr. Zone Manager - New York

General Motors$240K — $320K *
US-AnywhereRemote in New York, NY
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in relevant fields.
  • 9+ years in Sales or Marketing with a proven revenue growth record.
  • 5+ years of experience in leading and developing teams preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of the automotive industry and customer experience management.
  • Ability to travel up to 75% for dealer visits.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting.

Responsibilities

  • Lead achievement of sales targets across the zone.
  • Coach and mentor dealers to enhance performance.
  • Drive digital transformation and marketing excellence.
  • Align dealer efforts with Local Market Association goals.
  • Implement customer experience initiatives centered around clients.
  • Optimize inventory turn and accessory integration.
  • Foster business development culture and dealer engagement.

Benefits

  • Health and wellbeing benefit programs including medical, dental, and vision.
  • Retirement savings plan options and life insurance.
  • Paid vacation and holidays, plus tuition assistance.
  • Employee assistance program and GM vehicle discounts.
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 NY Metro - Tri-State territory or be willing to relocate to New York or a surrounding area approved by leadership within 60 days of the start date.

The Role:

As a Senior Zone Manager, you'll be the driving force behind sales excellence across your zone. You'll lead a high-performing field team, build trusted dealer relationships, and execute strategies that fuel growth, customer satisfaction, and brand loyalty. This role leads a high-performing field team, develops strategic plans to expand dealer market share and profitability, and builds strong dealer relationships. The position requires strong communication, negotiation, and decision-making skills, with significant autonomy. The Zone Manager also oversees support functions including product and technology training, accessories, financial services, business development, and dealer digital marketing strategy.

What You'll Do
  • Lead zone-wide achievement of sales targets
  • Strengthen dealer performance through coaching, mentoring, and strategic planning
  • Champion digital transformation and Tier 3 marketing excellence
  • Align dealer and agency efforts with Local Market Association (LMA) goals
  • Spearhead customer experience initiatives that put the customer at the center
  • Optimize inventory turn rates and accessory integration
  • Drive business development culture and dealer engagement
  • Oversee facility image programs and ensure brand consistency
  • Instill a growth mindset and entrepreneurial spirit across the dealer network
  • Administer dealer agreements and ensure compliance with performance standards


Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
  • 9+ years of experience in Sales, Marketing, or related fields with a proven track record of driving revenue growth.
  • 5+ years of experience leading, coaching, and developing a team preferred.
  • Strong automotive industry knowledge and business acumen, which may include sales, aftersales, service operations and customer experience management.
  • Ability to travel up to 75%.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data analysis, reporting, and visualization tools.


What Can Give You a Competitive Advantage (Preferred Qualifications):
  • Leads through influence, aligning cross-functional teams and dealer partners to shared goals.
  • Builds trust-based, long-term relationships with dealers and internal stakeholders.
  • Analyzes complex sales data across district, zone, and regional levels.
  • Uses data and customer insights to drive market-specific action plans.
  • Highly organized and adaptable; thrives in fast-paced, evolving environments.
  • Works independently and effectively manages competing priorities.
  • Thinks strategically and creatively to drive business results.
  • Prior experience leading dealer-facing teams preferred.
  • Navigates conflict constructively and addresses performance gaps directly.
  • Solves complex business challenges with innovative, practical solutions.
  • Effectively delegates and prioritizes across multiple districts and dealerships.


Compensation:
  • The expected base compensation for this role is: $240,100 -320,400. 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:
  • 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.

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 may be eligible for relocation benefits.This position requires the ability to legally operate a motor vehicle on a regular basis and successfully complete a Motor Vehicle Report review.

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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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1908
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