Senior Zone Manager: Chicago – Buick/GMC

<p><b>Job Description</b></p><p>Are you a strategic leader ready to drive performance, innovation, and dealer success across a dynamic automotive zone? Join us as a <b>Buick/GMC</b> <b>Senior Zone Manager</b> and take ownership of a high-impact territory where your leadership will shape the future of <b>Buick/GMC</b>.</p><p></p><p>The territory for this role is Chicago, IL; Milwaukee, WI; Madison, WI; Rockford. IL. The Senior Zone Manager must live within or relocate to <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">the assigned zone.</span></p><p></p><p><b><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">What You’ll Do</span></b> </p><p>As a <b>Senior Zone Manager</b><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">, you’ll be</span> the driving force behind sales, aftersales, and marketing excellence across your <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">zone. You’ll lead</span> a high-performing field team, build trusted dealer relationships, and execute strategies that fuel growth, customer satisfaction, and brand loyalty. </p><p></p><p><b><u>Key Responsibilities:</u></b> </p><ul><li>Lead zone-wide achievement of sales and aftersales targets </li><li>Strengthen dealer performance through coaching, mentoring, and strategic planning </li><li>Champion digital transformation and Tier 3 marketing excellence </li><li>Align dealer and agency efforts with Local Market Association (LMA) goals </li><li>Spearhead <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">customer experience</span> initiatives that put the customer at the center </li><li><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">Optimize inventory</span> turn rates and accessory integration </li><li>Drive business development culture and dealer engagement </li><li>Oversee facility image programs and ensure brand consistency </li><li>Instill a growth mindset and entrepreneurial spirit across the dealer network </li><li>Administer dealer agreements and ensure compliance with performance standards </li></ul><p></p><p><b>What You Bring</b> </p><p>We’re looking for a bold, data-driven leader who thrives in fast-paced environments and knows how to inspire teams and partners. </p><p></p><p><b><u><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">Required Qualifications:</span></u></b> </p><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or related field (MBA preferred) </li><li>9+ years of combined, progressive experience across field sales, <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">marketing, or dealer</span> operations, <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">with demonstrated success</span> in driving performance and leading cross-functional initiatives. </li><li>2+ years of proven success in <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">leading customer facing</span> teams </li><li>Dealer contact knowledge or <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">experience  </span></li><li>OEM <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">experience  </span></li><li>Strong relationship management and influential communication skills </li><li>Strategic thinker with a knack for creative <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">problem-solving </span></li><li>Comfortable navigating conflict and performance gaps with diplomacy </li><li>Highly organized with the ability to prioritize and delegate effectively </li><li>Willingness to travel <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">extensively (~80%)</span> within the assigned zone </li></ul><p></p><p><b>Why Join Us?</b> </p><ul><li>Lead with impact in a role that directly influences brand success </li><li>Grow your career with leadership development and strategic exposure </li><li>Work remotely while staying connected to the field </li><li>Collaborate with top talent across sales, marketing, and dealer networks </li><li>Drive innovation in a brand committed to customer-centric transformation </li></ul><p></p><p>Ready to take the wheel and drive success across your zone? Apply now and help shape the future of <b>Buick/GMC</b>.</p> 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, <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">etc). This</span> role is categorized as remote. This means the selected candidate may be based anywhere in the country of work and is not expected to report to a GM worksite unless directed by their <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">manager. The</span> selected candidate will be required to travel at least 50% or more on a frequent <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">basis. This</span> job may be eligible for relocation <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">benefits. This</span> position requires the ability to legally operate a motor vehicle on a regular basis and successfully complete a Motor Vehicle Report <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">review. </span><p><b>About GM</b></p><p><span>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.</span></p><p></p><p><b>Why Join Us</b><span> </span></p><p><span>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. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team.</span></p><p></p><p><b>Benefits Overview</b></p><p>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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