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Somerset, New Jersey - United States of America, United States of America
Onsite
Location(s): Somerset, NJ
Job Schedule: Full-time
Education Requirement: Bachelor's
Sponsorship: No
Come Drive Innovation with Us. We are currently looking for a Dealer Network Development GM to join our team in Somerset, NJ.
Meets targeted incremental sales goals for Nissan and Infiniti through review and support of dealership changes in accordance with the Dealer Network Strategy. Meets with relevant AGM and RVP and current and prospective dealers to facilitate and negotiate terms and conditions of dealership franchise changes that coincide with established market strategy prioritizing the selection and location of dealers judged to have greatest potential performance
A Day in the Life:
Meets with dealer candidates, current dealers and AGM/RVP representatives to discuss details of changes in dealer ownerships and locations.
Evaluates priorities and interests for Nissan and Infiniti that will open market potential to increase sales based upon prior Market Studies.
Supports deals that are in the best interest of Nissan and Infiniti.
Presents dealership changes to Dealer Network Committee comprised of NNA Senior Executive Officers to approve and authorize Nissan and Infiniti commitments.
Provides regional support to Market Representation issues providing coaching and counseling to Dealership owners and regional management. May recommend termination of dealer relationships and support legal actions to achieve desired results.
Routinely reviews sales results and evaluates contributions made through network changes.
Analyzes improvements and market studies that may influence future strategy and actions.
Incorporates new knowledge and research into future changes. Acts as primary field SME on specific network strategies.
Manages all required negotiations for major support, market actions and other major DND initiatives.
Identifies, evaluates and recruits high-performing dealer operators to develop a positive image of Nissan and Infiniti brands for future network opportunities.
Actively promotes strong minority candidates for inclusion in a diverse dealer network.
Works with Legal and Finance representatives to ensure that legal and financial documents accurately reflect expectations, commitments and obligations of Dealers and Nissan and Infiniti.
Reviews documentation of Nissan and Infiniti obligations and ensures that commitments are executed according to agreements.
Coordinate work with affiliated real estate representatives who assist with identification of real estate locations. Develop business case for new locations including project cost, dealer pro forma and relevant market area considerations.
Who We're Looking for:
Required:
Knowledge of business operations and the ability to recognize dealership locations and management that will maximize the potential sales markets for Nissan and Infiniti
Ability to develop productive and effective dealership relationships by nurturing trust and understanding of financial dealer operations.
Ability to assess the abilities of potential and current dealers to deliver promised sales success.
Ability to effectively evaluate and present proposed business commitments to top executives and NNA committee
Minimum 10 years’ automotive experience
Nissan field experience as DOM and/or AGM
Bachelor’s degree required.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
Ability to gather and process data from various sources and produce creative presentations.
Desired:
Retail Automotive experience preferred
MBA preferred
Travel Required:
Ability to travel domestically extensively (75% or more).
What You’ll Look Forward to at Nissan:
Career Growth and Continuous Learning Opportunities: Benefit from diverse career paths, cross-departmental moves, and innovative learning platforms. Enhance your skills through seminars, leadership training, and tuition reimbursement programs, all while playing a vital role in shaping the future of transportation. From day one, you'll have the support to tackle challenges and contribute to impactful solutions across our organization.
Rewards: Be supported with a Comprehensive Benefits Package, including medical, mental health, parental leave, retirement savings & unique Nissan perks, including discounts on lease vehicles as part of our Employee Lease Program and a Vehicle Purchase Program (VPP). For more information, access our Nissan Benefits Overview Guide.
Built for Your Best:
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Nissan is committed to a drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon the successful completion of drug and background screenings in accordance with Nissan policies and in compliance with federal, state, and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act and the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. Nissan will consider qualified candidates with arrest or conviction records for employment in a manner consistent with these laws.
It is Nissan’s policy to provide Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, gender, military status, disability, or any other status protected by law. Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire; Nissan uses E-Verify to validate employment eligibility.
NISSAN FOR EVERYONE
People are our most valuable assets, and diversity and inclusion are the key to maximizing the power of each individual member of our team. When everyone belongs, the power of NISSAN is undeniable. Our Corporate Diversity Initiative aims to improve business results by ensuring that our workplace and core businesses meet the unique needs of our employees and customer base.
Nissan is committed to creating a culture where everyone belongs and employees, customers, and partners feel respected, valued, and heard. We have over 10 Business Synergy Teams (BSTs) across the U.S. and Canada that connect employees – with shared characteristics or interests – build allies, and foster a company culture where all employees feel supported and included.
Nissan also values inclusion in all areas of our business as we strive to mirror the diversity of our customer base and the communities where we do business. We are committed to procuring innovative goods and services, retailing our products and communicating from a diverse perspective which will help us continue to offer our customers competitively designed, market-driven products.
Join us as we carry our commitment to diversity and inclusion into the future.
Somerset New Jersey United States of AmericaSalary Range:
$141,413.00 - $238,874.00Salary Range Estimate: Annual Salary: (Minimum to Maximum of Salary Range noted here). This compensation range represents the minimum and maximum base salary rates at Nissan for jobs assigned to this particular grade level. Please note that it is uncommon for an employee to be placed at either end of the range. Rather, an employee’s actual base salary generally may fall somewhere in between and reflect the employee’s unique skills, work experience, education, work location, and market norms. Additionally, pay may be based on comparisons to the base salary rates of other employees with similar backgrounds working in comparable roles.