Senior Dealer Operations Manager, San Francisco Bay

Location:

San Francisco Bay Area (must reside in this area)

Job Schedule:

Full-time field role Education Requirement:
Bachelor's degree Sponsorship:
No Come Drive Innovation with Us. We are currently looking for a Senior Dealer Operations Manager, Infiniti, to join our team in the West Region.
* You must reside in the assigned area.

The Senior Dealer Operations Manager acts as a strategic business advisor to an assigned network of Infiniti dealerships, helping to drive sales performance, profitability, customer satisfaction, and operational excellence. This role partners closely with Dealer Principals and dealership leadership to identify growth opportunities, improve operations, optimize inventory, support marketing initiatives, and achieve wholesale and retail sales objectives, including commercial vehicles.

• Partner with dealerships to improve sales performance, profitability, and customer satisfaction.
• Analyze sales, financial, inventory, and market data to identify opportunities and develop action plans.
• Conduct regular dealership visits to assess operations and provide consulting, coaching, and support.
• Manage inventory, vehicle mix, allocation, and aged inventory strategies.
• Support dealership marketing efforts and promote Nissan sales and incentive programs.
• Drive adoption of best practices in sales, customer experience, and operational effectiveness.
• Coach dealership leadership on performance, training, staffing, and business improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with dealership agreements, company policies, and program requirements.
• Assist with market representation activities, dealership transitions, and regional business initiatives.

Travel Extensive travel required (75%+), including overnight travel. Must reside within the assigned district territory (San Francisco Bay)

• Bachelor's degree in Business or a related field required.
• 6+ years of progressive experience in automotive sales, marketing, dealer operations, or related functions.
• 2+ years in a dealership-facing field role such as Dealer Operations Manager, Wholesale District Manager, Fixed Operations Manager, Field Sales Manager, or similar.

• Strong knowledge of dealership operations, sales management, inventory control, customer experience, and market analysis.
• Proven ability to analyze data, influence stakeholders, and drive business results.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and consulting skills.

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:

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.

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