MSX International

District Manager, Parts & Service

MSX International

full-time

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Origin:  • 🇺🇸 United States • Ohio

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Job Level

Mid-LevelSenior

About the role

  • Interface with approximately 30–40 assigned dealerships to proactively consult and provide support.
  • Build strong relationships with dealer operators, dealer managers, regional offices and zone teams.
  • Prepare for each remote dealer contact by identifying priorities, reviewing reports, and preparing agendas.
  • Consult with dealerships to increase fixed operations customer retention and profitability; identify follow-up/action items.
  • Achieve district sales objectives by advising on growing fixed operations and maximizing the PASE program.
  • Evaluate parts department inventory management to eliminate waste, increase loyalty and profitability, and improve efficiencies.
  • Coordinate resolution to warranty and customer issues following GM policies and procedures.
  • Evaluate dealership service customer experience and assist in continuous improvements (CSI, service lead close rates).
  • Analyze marketing and merchandising plans and digital presence against GM brand direction and market trends.
  • Set priorities and execute responsibilities independently; act as dealerships’ trusted advisor.
  • Integrate and communicate with all representatives that call on the dealership on behalf of GM.
  • Efficiently address customer needs and issues, determine key issues and resolutions.
  • Maintain working knowledge of competitive service environment and evaluate processes, systems and tools for improvements.
  • Implement strategies with MSXI Field Team to grow business, increase efficiency and customer satisfaction; meet defined metrics.

Requirements

  • Previous automotive dealership experience, or equivalent experience.
  • Knowledge of automotive parts and service systems.
  • Basic knowledge of the dealer operating report and fixed analysis tools.
  • Understanding of metrics and reports.
  • Basic knowledge of dealership profit department structure and interconnectivity.
  • Excellent communication skills (listening, verbal, written).
  • Computer literate and experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  • Ability to develop and deliver presentations to Executive Management.
  • Ability to effectively facilitate meetings and train groups or individuals.
  • Creative problem resolution and ability to think “out of the box”.
  • Ability to overcome objections and obstacles and multi-task in a busy environment.
  • Able to work independently and with other team members.
  • Retail sales experience and/or management (preferred).
  • Bachelor’s Degree preferred.