Lead zone sales, aftersales, and marketing for Buick/GMC across the assigned territory. Manage and coach field teams, develop dealer relationships, drive digital and customer experience initiatives, optimize inventory and facility image, ensure compliance with dealer agreements, and execute growth strategies. Requires frequent in-market visits and strong cross-functional collaboration.
Description
Buick/GMC Senior Zone Manager - Washington DC (4212)
Are you a strategic leader ready to drive performance, innovation, and dealer success across a dynamic automotive zone? Join us as a Buick/GMC Senior Zone Manager and take ownership of a high-impact territory where your leadership will shape the future of Buick/GMC.
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. Sr Zone Manager must live within the assigned zone: Philadelphia/D.C./Baltimore (4212) Relocation benefits are available for candidates who qualify under company policy.
What You'll Do
As a Senior Zone Manager , you'll be the driving force behind sales, aftersales, and marketing 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.
Key Responsibilities:
What You Bring
We're looking for a bold, data-driven leader who thrives in fast-paced environments and knows how to inspire teams and partners.
Required Qualifications:
Why Join Us?
Ready to take the wheel and drive success across your zone? Apply now and help shape the future of Buick/GMC.
#LI-HM1
Compensation: The compensation information is a good faith estimate only. It is based on what a successful applicant might be paid in accordance with applicable state laws. The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position, as well as geography of the selected candidate.
• The salary range for this role is $198,500 - $265,700. The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this 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 position requires the ability to legally operate a motor vehicle on a regular basis and successfully complete a Motor Vehicle Report review.
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 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.
Total Rewards | Benefits Overview
From day one, we're looking out for your well-being-at work and at home-so you can focus on realizing your ambitions. Learn how GM supports a rewarding career that rewards you personally by visiting Total Rewards resources.
Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities (U.S.)
General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that providing an inclusive workplace creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers.
All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran or protected veteran, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws.
We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities. Applicants in the recruitment process may be required, where applicable, to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment. To learn more, visit How we Hire.
Accommodations
General Motors 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 [email protected] or call us at 1-800-865-7580. 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.
Buick/GMC Senior Zone Manager - Washington DC (4212)
Are you a strategic leader ready to drive performance, innovation, and dealer success across a dynamic automotive zone? Join us as a Buick/GMC Senior Zone Manager and take ownership of a high-impact territory where your leadership will shape the future of Buick/GMC.
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. Sr Zone Manager must live within the assigned zone: Philadelphia/D.C./Baltimore (4212) Relocation benefits are available for candidates who qualify under company policy.
What You'll Do
As a Senior Zone Manager , you'll be the driving force behind sales, aftersales, and marketing 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.
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
What You Bring
We're looking for a bold, data-driven leader who thrives in fast-paced environments and knows how to inspire teams and partners.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or related field (MBA preferred)
- 9+ years of combined, progressive experience across field sales, marketing, or dealer operations, with demonstrated success in driving performance and leading cross-functional initiatives.
- 2+ years of proven success in leading customer facing teams
- Dealer contact knowledge or experience
- Prior OEM experience
- 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
- 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.
#LI-HM1
Compensation: The compensation information is a good faith estimate only. It is based on what a successful applicant might be paid in accordance with applicable state laws. The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position, as well as geography of the selected candidate.
• The salary range for this role is $198,500 - $265,700. The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this 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 position requires the ability to legally operate a motor vehicle on a regular basis and successfully complete a Motor Vehicle Report review.
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 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.
Total Rewards | Benefits Overview
From day one, we're looking out for your well-being-at work and at home-so you can focus on realizing your ambitions. Learn how GM supports a rewarding career that rewards you personally by visiting Total Rewards resources.
Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities (U.S.)
General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that providing an inclusive workplace creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers.
All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran or protected veteran, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws.
We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities. Applicants in the recruitment process may be required, where applicable, to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment. To learn more, visit How we Hire.
Accommodations
General Motors 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 [email protected] or call us at 1-800-865-7580. 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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