Manager, Genesis After-Sales (Bay Area)

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Location
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The Manager, Genesis After-Sales serves as the liaison between Genesis Motor America and the Genesis stores. This person works to improve retailer performance in the areas of customer retention, customer satisfaction, parts and accessory sales and profitability. The role communicates, implements, and assists retailers through programs, policies, and procedures, which develop and promote well -managed, profitable parts and service departments. Candidate must be able to analyze retailer parts & service operations, identify deficiencies and recommend corrective actions to ensure retailer provides proper Genesis brand image while improving retailer profitability.

Major Responsibilities
Regularly contact retailers to communicate, implement and administer GMA programs, policies and procedures.
Monitor and advise retailer and regional management of retailer's performance/adherence to policies and procedures in such areas of Customer Retention, Parts Sales, Parts Inventory Control, Fixed Operations Training, Warranty Administration, Consumer Affairs, Customer Satisfaction, etc.
Communicate GMA assigned objectives and work with retailers to ensure progress towards attainment of objectives.
Provide technical support as required to verify vehicle operating issues, warranty repair procedures and customer concerns.
Provide feedback to GMA in written reports.
Monitor retailer performance with respect to the GMA retailer agreement.
Provide recommendations on operational improvements to Retailer and store managers, which maximize customer retention, customer satisfaction, operational effectiveness, market penetration, and retailer parts and service profitability.
Ensure consistent training attendance and participation at regional and satellite training classes.

Major Responsibilities (continued)
Work through retailers to implement processes that improve Customer Retention and Customer Satisfaction, manage the resolution of customer complaints within an assigned district
Meet with customers as required to resolve concerns
Maximize Parts & Accessory Sales in assigned district
Administer GMA Goodwill funds to improve Customer Satisfaction and increase re-purchase intent.
Represent Genesis Motor America in Better Business Bureau, State Lemon Law cases; assist corporate attorneys in developing the company's case and position
Special projects and assignments.
Extensive overnight travel required.

Authority
Quickly identify areas of deficiencies in the Parts and Service departments and make reasonable suggestions for corrective action.
Analyze technical concerns as needed and authorize repairs within Genesis policies and procedures for both warranty and goodwill expenses.
Authorize discretionary spending for parts expenses that fall into a goodwill type of situation.
Evaluate situations involving customer disputes/concerns and approve the appropriate level of financial assistance to resolve the concern in the best interest of both the customer and Genesis Motor America.

Education
~ Must be a high school graduate~ Bachelor's degree preferred

Related Experience
Five to seven years of experience of which at least three years of directly related wholesale experience in automotive.
Retail experience a plus.
Industry Knowledge - Automotive Retail.
Demonstrates a sound understanding of automotive dealer sales/service/parts operations and financial services; uses knowledge and experience to improve operational performance.

Skills/Knowledge
Strong written and oral communication skills, competent PC user, Proficient in the use of Windows based software applications including Microsoft Excel, Word, Power Point.
Problem Solving: Uses qualitative and quantitative analytical skills to solve difficult problems; suggests and tests well-reasoned solutions.
Customer Service Skills: Seeks to understand customer needs and expectations; understands the customer's position, develops and implements solutions to meet the customer needs; looks for opportunities to become involved.
Business and Financial Literacy: Demonstrates sound fundamental understanding of business concepts that impact the success and profitability of the organization; understands the implications of key financial indicators; uses financial information to assess the impact or viability of alternative actions.
Organizational/Planning Skills: Able to apply the methods used to control multiple projects including documentation, prioritizing, tracking, follow-up, and follow-through.
Negotiation/Problem Resolution Skills: Builds relationships demonstrates integrity and trustworthiness brings conflicts and disagreements into the open and effectively negotiates a resolution; is persuasive and thinks well in impromptu situations. Maintains stability of performance under pressure; reacts well to emergencies; maintains positive composure and confidence in adverse situations.
Performance/Results Focused: Drives for results and success; conveys a sense of urgency and drives issues to closure; persists despite obstacles tracks and prioritizes work; sets high standards of performance; pursues aggressive goals and works hard to achieve them; maintains stability of performance under pressure

Certification
Driver's license and good driving record required to drive a company car.

Physical Requirements
Normal office duties

Work Model
#LI-Hybrid (60% Onsite/40% Remote)Affiliate
#GenesisCompensation
$86,800.00 - $124,000.00 AnnualBenefits
Monthly Hyundai/Genesis vehicle lease allowance (including insurance and maintenance)
Holiday Pay - the company shuts down with pay between Christmas and New Years.
Vacation and sick time off
Healthcare insurance (medical, dental, and vision)
401(K) company match
Additional 401(K) Employer Enhanced Contribution program - eligible after 1 year of employment, in addition to the regular employer matching contribution
Basic life insurance, short- and long-term disability
Mental health, wellbeing, and employee assistance program
Health advocate (coordinate care and services, assistance with claim and billing issues, understanding Hyundai benefits)

Our Company adheres to the equal employment opportunity guidelines set forth by federal, state and local laws. The information requested on this form is sought in good faith and will not be used to discriminate against the applicant based on race, religion or creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristics, marital status, sex or gender (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, or related circumstances), gender identity, gender expression, age, citizenship, sexual orientation, family care or medical leave status, military and veteran status, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state and local laws.