GM Community Dealer Development (GMCDD) is focused on pursuing opportunities to increase GM sales and market share by supporting people who have faced barriers to participating in the automotive community at large. We are also seeking candidates who are interested in operating dealerships in market areas GM has targeted for sales expansion opportunities. We invite candidates of all races, ethnicities, genders, and backgrounds to participate in the GMCDD program.
Experience
Candidates must have a combination of education and work experience satisfactory to GM, including a minimum of two years of recent dealer automotive managerial experience at the executive level (General Manager, Executive Manager and/or Dealer Operator). General Managers may be required to complete additional training and a GM assessment. Similarly, candidates interested in Motors Holding Financial Support will be required to complete additional training and a GM assessment.
Candidate must undergo a criminal background and credit check with results satisfactory to GM.
Investment
Candidates must be able to provide a substantial financial investment. The minimum investment amount required is $1,000,000 (US dollars) in unencumbered funds. Unencumbered funds include but are not limited to: marketable securities or equity supported by an approved line of credit from a reputable financial institution.
Depending on the specific characteristics of the dealership including, but not limited to, size, location, or private ownership, the minimum financial investment may be higher.
Performance
Our ideal candidate has recent experience as a general manager and can demonstrate success in all areas of dealership operations: new vehicle, used vehicle, finance, service, parts and accounting.
Candidates will need to demonstrate above average sales, customer service, and profitability.