Zone Manager, Buick/GMC

Description
Remote: This position does not require an employee to be on-site full-time to perform most effectively. The employee's role enables them to work off-site on a permanent basis. This position requires an employee to cover territory visits to dealerships in a reoccurring frequency.
This role will require regular in-market visits to dealerships, offering flexibility while maintaining strong field presence. The Zone Manager must live within 50 miles of the assigned zone: St. Louis, MO
Relocation: This role may be eligible for relocation benefits.
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What You'll Do:
Are you a strategic leader ready to drive performance, innovation, and dealer success across a dynamic automotive zone? Join us as a Zone Manager and take ownership of a high-impact territory where your leadership will shape the future of Buick/GMC.
As a Zone Manager , you'll be the driving force behind sales, aftersales, and marketing excellence across your zone. You'll lead and develop a high-performing field team, build trusted dealer relationships, and execute strategies that fuel growth, customer satisfaction, and brand loyalty.
Key Responsibilities:

• Lead zone-wide achievement of sales and aftersales 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

We're looking for a bold, data-driven leader who thrives in fast-paced environments and knows how to inspire teams and partners.
Additional Description
Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business, Marketing, or related field (MBA preferred)

• 7+ years of combined, progressive experience across field sales, marketing, or dealer operations, with demonstrated success in driving performance and leading cross-functional initiatives

• Dealer contact experience (OEM preferred)

• Strong relationship management and influential communication skills

• Strategic thinker with a knack for creative problem-solving

• Comfortable navigating conflict and performance gaps with diplomacy

• Highly organized with the ability to prioritize and delegate effectively

• Experience leading a sales team preferred

• Willingness to travel extensively (~80%) within the assigned zone

Why Join Us?

• Lead with impact in a role that directly influences brand success

• Grow your career with leadership development and strategic exposure

• Work remotely while staying connected to the field

• Collaborate with top talent across sales, marketing, and dealer networks

• Drive innovation in a brand committed to customer-centric transformation

Ready to take the wheel and drive success across your zone? Apply now and help shape the future of Buick/GMC.
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