District Manager Parts & Service, Chevrolet, Columbia, SC. - Remote Eligible

District Manager Parts and Service

This position does not require 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 recurring frequency. The territory covers the Columbia, SC market. The selected candidate must live in territory or relocate to Columbia, SC or surrounding area. Relocation may be provided.

The Role:

The District Manager Parts and Service (DMPS) is a strategic field leadership role responsible for driving aftersales performance across a defined region. This position partners closely with dealership leadership to execute GM's Customer Care & Aftersales initiatives, improve customer satisfaction, and grow revenue. The DMPS leverages data-driven insights, operational expertise, and consultative influence to deliver measurable results in a dynamic and evolving automotive landscape.

What You'll Do (Responsibilities):

• Demonstrate extreme ownership of district performance across revenue, customer retention, and customer experience.
• Act as a trusted advisor to dealer leadership, fostering strong partnerships and strategic alignment.
• Drive revenue growth and achieve key performance indicators (KPIs) through effective execution of all customer care & aftersales (CCA) programs and initiatives.
• Lead standardized dealer contact processes, focusing on dealer-specific priorities and GM performance objectives.
• Analyze dealership marketing and merchandising strategies, offering actionable recommendations to increase service lane traffic.
• Develop and execute annual business plans, leveraging data-driven strategic insights to address market challenges and operational headwinds.
• Apply analytical thinking to assess dealership performance, identify trends, and implement targeted solutions and processes that improve operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.
• Operate with a high degree of autonomy, managing priorities and making decisions that drive business outcomes.
• Maintain a results-driven approach, consistently striving to exceed performance targets and deliver measurable improvements.
• Resolve aftersales customer concerns, including but not limited to: SPAC (Service Parts Assistance Center), CAC (Customer Assistance Center), TAC (Technical Assistance Center), Goodwill, Warranty, and Policy Requests.
• Monitor and deliver on KPIs including: Sales Reporting Tool (SRT) objectives, Net Promoter Score (NPS), Customer Retention, Service Training Standards (STS), EV Training & Compliance.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum 2 years of experience leading and improving dealership fixed operations.
• Strong automotive industry knowledge and business acumen, including service operations, warranty processes, and customer experience management.
• Deep understanding of dealership service & parts operations, including: automotive parts and service systems, dealer operating reports & fixed ops analysis tools, profit department structures and interdependencies, consultative selling techniques, proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data analysis, reporting, and visualization tools.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to inform and persuade effectively.
• Leverage data analytics tools to extract actionable insights that drive revenue growth, optimize operational performance, and elevate the customer experience.
• The ability to manage multiple tasks, adapt and thrive in a changing environment where there is a degree of ambiguity.

Core Competencies:

• Builds and maintains strong internal and external relationships.
• Drives results and leads change with confidence and clarity.
• Communicates persuasively and informatively across all levels.
• Operates autonomously with strong time management and prioritization.
• Applies analytical thinking to solve complex problems and make data-informed decisions.
• Demonstrates strategic business planning capabilities to align dealership goals with broader organizational objectives.
• Maintains a results-driven mindset, consistently pursuing excellence and accountability.
• Demonstrates strong problem-solving skills by identifying root causes, developing actionable solutions, and implementing improvements that enhance dealership performance and customer satisfaction.
• Demonstrates innovation, creativity, and adaptability.
• Takes initiative and thrives in dynamic environments.
• Maintains a strong customer focus and resolves conflicts effectively.

Territory & Travel:

This role supports dealerships across the Columbia, SC district and requires up to 50% travel. Candidates should be comfortable with frequent regional travel to engage with dealer partners, conduct performance reviews, and support aftersales initiatives on-site.

Reporting Structure:

The District Manager Parts and Service reports directly to the Zone Manager Parts and Service. This position plays a key role in executing strategy with dealership operations.

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.

Benefits Overview:

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