Strategic Account Manager

GM Financial

. Complete an 8-month strategic sales training program preparing for an Account Manager role .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeFort Worth • Texas • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $60,000 - $72,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong account management capabilities, effective communication skills, and the ability to analyze dealer-specific data to drive sales and engagement. Exhibits leadership potential and a commitment to ethical practices in the automotive finance industry.

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Account Management ExperienceSales ExperienceInterpersonal SkillsData AnalysisCommunication Skills

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Hard Skills

SalesAccount ManagementCredit UnderwritingData AnalysisPortfolio Management

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsDecision-MakingSelf-MotivationCollaborationResilience

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft CopilotReporting Tools

Industry Keywords

Automotive FinanceDealer RelationshipsGM FinancialEthicsData Protection

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Complete an 8-month strategic sales training program preparing for an Account Manager role
Work on a team of five to eight Strategic Account Managers
Gain account-management experience through job shadowing, roleplaying, credit underwriting and assessments
Develop professional networks within GM Financial and the automotive industry
Manage dealer relationships to drive sales and engagement with GM Financial
Support and market GM Financial programs, systems, incentives and rewards
Liaise between dealers, the Credit Center, Funding, Commercial Lending and other functional areas
Partner with subject matter experts to resolve dealer issues
Analyze dealer-specific data using reporting tools and take appropriate action
Identify and resolve dealer risks, including portfolio issues, fraud and dealer agreement violations
Professionally represent GM Financial and demonstrate its captive value proposition

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree 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
Strong interpersonal and people skills
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 ability to work independently and collaboratively
Ability to use AI tools, such as Microsoft Copilot, to support daily work
Understanding of responsible AI use, including ethics and data protection
Willingness to travel, including overnight stays
Weekend availability during credit-underwriting onboarding
Valid state-issued driver’s license
Willingness to relocate anywhere in the U.S. where GM Financial has an assigned territory after training
Willingness to remain in the initial placement location for 24 months after the SAM program before applying to internal roles
Willingness to communicate with dealers outside normal business hours

Benefits

Comp & perks

Executive and peer networking opportunities
Exposure to other aspects of Dealer Services, Credit and GM Protection
Opportunities to learn the credit underwriting process and assist credit centers in decisioning loans and leases
Sign-on bonus to assist with relocation expenses based on distance from Fort Worth, Texas
Corporate housing during training, if applicable
Pool vehicle during training, if applicable
Annual bonus program
Assigned company vehicle for business and personal use after training
Phone/internet allowance
401(k) matching
Bonding leave for new parents (12 weeks, 100% paid)
Tuition assistance
Employee auto discount
Community service pay
Nine company holidays