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General Motors District Manager Sales, Western Region, D2 (Vancouver & Vancouver Island) in Remote, British Columbia

Job Description

Remote - Position does not require an employee to be on-site full-time but the general expectation is that the employee be onsite at a dealership for an average of three (3) days each week.

About GM

There's never been a more exciting time to work for General Motors.

To achieve our vision of a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion, we need people to join us who are passionate about creating safer, better and more sustainable ways for people to get around. This bold vision won't happen overnight, but just as we transformed how the world moved in the last century, we are committed to transforming how we move today and in the future.

Why Work for Us

Our culture is focused on building inclusive teams, where differences and unique perspectives are embraced so you can contribute to your fullest potential as you pursue your career. We are proud to support our employees’ volunteer interests and make it a priority to join together in efforts that give back to our communities. In this role, you will develop professionally and gain firsthand knowledge of the Customer Care & Aftersales business with exposure to Business Development, as well as Parts and Service Sales/Marketing. You will also have direct interaction with leadership, learn from experienced professionals in the industry and have the ability to affect the customer experience, bringing value to them & to General Motors.

At GM you have a future

We'll give you the tools to succeed, the freedom to explore and a collaborative environment to grow in - both professionally and personally. It's time to do the best work of your career. Are you ready to take on the challenge? In conjunction with the Regional Manager and the Regional Marketing Manager, the District Manager Sales will deploy initiatives towards the achievement of retail sales and market share, maximize revenue, in addition to building strong partnership with the Dealers by driving sales performance and improving customer experience.

The Role:

The successful candidate will focus on and be measured on the following 4 key areas:

  • Drive retail sales and market share performance

  • Drive order coverage

  • Drive adjacency revenue performance: Accessory sales revenue & OnStar, GMPP

  • Improve Customer Satisfaction and retail experience

What You’ll Do (Responsibilities):

Sales & Share Performance

  • Achieve retail sales and share objectives for the District through implementation of District and Dealer Action plans

  • Identify sales opportunities on the District through analysis of sales, inventory and share data to increase performance

  • Develop plans and strategies to maximize vehicle ordering coverage to drive retail sales

  • Develop and execute Vancouver Key City Initiatives and manage Key City budgets in conjunction with Regional Marketing Manager and agency team

  • Lead development of Vancouver Key City Training plan and manage GM Pro Training resources

Adjacency Performance

  • Drive Accessories revenue performance with strong (LPO) upfront ordering as well as effective showroom selling and merchandising (ACO) strategy implementation

  • Drive OnStar activations with Welcome Call completions and Online Enrollment

  • Drive GM Financial Leasing Penetration

Improve Customer Satisfaction and Retail Experience

  • Build a culture of customer focus within the Dealers and ensure processes and procedures are in place to support customers and build advocacy

  • Drive CSI performance and improve negative impact Dealership performance

  • Manage customer complaint issues appropriately and support resolving them with a “win-win” orientation

  • Champion improvement in retail digital customer experience and implementation of retail innovation that support retail experience improvement

Additional Job Description

Your Skill & Abilities (Required Qualifications):

  • 5 years of relevant work experience (District Sales Manager experience preferred)

  • Excellent communication, interpersonal and leadership skills

  • Outstanding analytical abilities combined with strong decision-making skills

  • Ability to work independently and in cross-functional environments

  • Understanding of OEM distribution processes, field sales tools and reports

  • Willingness to travel and to work extended hours on occasion if required (eg. month-end)

  • Valid Driver’s License

  • This role will be located in Vancouver, BC

Education and Training:

  • Undergraduate Degree preferably in Business and/or MBA

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.

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.

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 Statement

Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities. Should you be contacted by General Motors of Canada, please advise if you require accommodation. General Motors of Canada values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.

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:

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Our Culture

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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.

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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 Careers.Accommodations@GM.com .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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