Senior Zone Manager - Chicago

General Motors

3.5

(61)

IL (Remote)

Why you should apply for a job to General Motors:

  • 52% say women are treated fairly and equally to men
  • 85% say the CEO supports gender diversity
  • Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members.
  • Our Work Appropriately philosophy gives employees the flexibility to work where they can have the greatest impact to achieve their goals.
  • Our future is all electric and we aspire to zero tailpipe emissions by 2035.
  • Paid Family Leave provides employees up to 12 weeks of paid time off to support a new child or care for relatives with a health condition.
  • #JR-202515314

    Position summary

    RNMENT FORM, AND ANY WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIRING A WRITTEN SUBMISSION OR OTHER IMMIGRATION SUPPORT FROM THE COMPANY (e.g., H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.)**

    The Role:

    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 Chevrolet.

    As a 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.

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

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Lead zone-wide achievement ofsales and aftersales targets

    • Strengthen dealer performance throughcoaching, mentoring, and strategic planning

    • Championdigital transformationand Tier 3 marketing excellence

    • Align dealer and agency efforts withLocal Market Association (LMA)goals

    • Spearheadcustomer experience initiativesthat put the customer at the center

    • Optimize inventory turn rates and accessory integration

    • Drivebusiness development cultureand dealer engagement

    • Overseefacility image programsand ensure brand consistency

    • Instill a growth mindset and entrepreneurial spirit across the dealer network

    • Administer dealer agreements and ensure compliance with performance standards

    Additional Description

    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

    • Prior OEM experience

    • Dealer Contact experience/knowledge

    • Strongrelationship managementandinfluential communicationskills

    • Strategic thinker with a knack forcreative problem-solving

    • Comfortable navigatingconflict and performance gapswith diplomacy

    • Highly organized with the ability toprioritize and delegateeffectively

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

    Why Join Us?

    • Lead with impactin a role that directly influences brand success

    • Grow your careerwith leadership development and strategic exposure

    • Work remotelywhile staying connected to the field

    • Collaborate with top talentacross sales, marketing, and dealer networks

    • Drive innovationin a brand committed to customer-centric transformation

    #LI-ST1

    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 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.

    Why you should apply for a job to General Motors:

  • 52% say women are treated fairly and equally to men
  • 85% say the CEO supports gender diversity
  • Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members.
  • Our Work Appropriately philosophy gives employees the flexibility to work where they can have the greatest impact to achieve their goals.
  • Our future is all electric and we aspire to zero tailpipe emissions by 2035.
  • Paid Family Leave provides employees up to 12 weeks of paid time off to support a new child or care for relatives with a health condition.