GM Financial is seeking candidates for the Strategic Account Manager program, a 6 to 8-month hands-on sales training program designed to prepare you for an Account Manager role. This role provides real-world experience in financial services sales, business development, and customer relationship management, setting you up to contribute directly to B2B revenue growth.
What You'll Do
- During the program, work on a team of three to six trainees, gaining account management experience through job-shadowing, roleplaying, credit underwriting, and assessments.
- Develop a strong personal network of business professionals within GM Financial and the automotive industry.
- After the program, manage dealer relationships to drive sales and engagement with GM Financial’s programs, systems, incentives, and rewards.
- Act as a liaison between the dealer and internal functional areas like the Credit Center and Funding to resolve issues.
- Analyze dealer-specific data using reporting tools and take appropriate action.
- Identify and resolve dealer issues presenting excessive risk, such as portfolio problems, fraud, or agreement violations.
- Professionally represent the GM Financial brand and demonstrate our captive value proposition.
What We're Looking For
- Strong interpersonal and people skills.
- The ability to make quality decisions independently.
- Ability to meet deadlines consistently and prioritize effectively.
- Ability to overcome rejection and setbacks.
- Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.
- Self-motivated with an ability to work both independently and collaboratively to drive change.
- Must be willing to relocate to Anywhere USA (anywhere we have a U.S. territory) after training.
- Must have a valid state-issued driver’s license.
- Must remain in initial placement location for 18 months after program completion before applying to internal roles.
Nice to Have
- A Bachelor’s degree is strongly preferred, or extensive relevant experience.
- Leadership experience in the classroom, community, or workplace; formal management experience is not required.
- 2+ years of sales, account management, or auto finance experience is considered a plus.
Team & Environment
During the 6 to 8-month training program, you will work on a team of three to six Strategic Account Manager trainees.
Benefits & Compensation
- Base salary of $60,000 a year during training.
- Salary increases to $72,000 (potentially more based on location and experience) upon territory assignment.
- 401(k) matching.
- Bonding leave for new parents (12 weeks, 100% paid).
- Tuition assistance.
- Employee auto discount.
- Community service pay.
- Nine company holidays.
- Phone/internet allowance.
- Sign-on bonus to assist with relocation expenses.
- Company vehicle assigned for business and personal use after training.
Work Mode
This is an onsite position. Initial training occurs in Fort Worth, Texas. Following the program, you will be assigned to a territory within Anywhere USA.
GM Financial is an equal opportunity employer.
