District Sales Manager – Gulf States Financial Services Group, Houston TX

GSFSGroup currently has an opening for a District Sales Manager. In this position you will manage and develop the F&I activity for GSFSGroup’s Toyota and affiliated dealerships in the Houston area.

You will also be responsible for growing our dealer network and will need to be able to prospect, acquire, and maintain new dealership accounts.

We offer competitive pay, a full suite of benefits and company vehicle.

To learn more about our company and parent company please visit www.gsfsgroup.com and www.friedkin.com

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QUALIFICATIONS - Bachelor's degree from four-year College or university; plus, two to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Preferred experience will include 2- 3 years of income development activity on the provider level for multiple dealerships as well as 2-3 years of retail F&I, and /or GSM/GM experience.

JOB SUMMARY – Details & Essential Functions - The District Manager will focus their income development efforts to deliver three primary and measurable results: 1) Drive the sales process which will result in additional Toyota vehicle deliveries. 2) Manage the development activity to create lifelong customers in the Toyota and affiliated dealership base 3) Provide ongoing programs, products, and services which make our Toyota Dealers and GSFS the most profitable in the automotive industry.

• Organize the District to drive production, development, and sales through organic and acquisition opportunities as well as develop processes to expedite.
• Initiate, develop and maintain positive TFS and GST relationships create solutions and partnerships with Toyota dealers to increase sales, improve customer service and influence their perception and satisfaction with the GSFS Group.
• Work with RSD and GSFS Management to ensure that each primary client is familiar with the income development analysis, purpose, function, and implementation.
• Drive GSFS growth by analyzing market opportunities; current and new products, as well as contribute to the overall strategic sales marketing plan for the GSFS Group.
• Analyze and report monthly and quarterly objectives for each district on a timely basis.
• Build loyalty among our customer base by assisting their efforts to develop solutions that will improve sales productivity, volume, and profitability.
• DM must have the ability to plan, schedule appointments, identify dealers needs and create action plans with real solutions.
• Other duties as assigned.

CUSTOMERS

• Exceed expectations as it relates to expanding the market share for the Toyota Dealer, GSFS Group, GST, and TFS.
• Constantly evaluate and improve the level of satisfaction provided to the client on behalf of our company.

LEADERSHIP

• Display vision as it relates to increased product sales, world-class service, effective negotiating skills, and organic growth. Accept the company challenge to take personal accountability for the results.
• Display the courage to admit a mistake, disagree for the right reasons, and accept compromise when it is in the best interest of the group.
• Effectiveness of communication and team building.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS*

Valid driver's license required. Willing to complete the courses and pass exams required by specific states needed to obtain applicable license.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of the job, the associate is required on a daily basis to analyze and interpret data, communicate, and remain in a stationary position for a significant amount of the workday; and frequently access, input, and retrieve information from the computer and other office productivity devices. The associate is regularly required to move about the office and around the corporate campus. The associate is frequently required to travel to other sites, including out-of-state, where applicable, for business purposes. A large amount of this travel involves driving a company vehicle. The associate must frequently move up to 10 pounds and occasionally move up to 25 pounds.

TRAVEL REQUIRED

Significant domestic travel is required for this position (up to 50% of the time). As a result, the duties for this position occur in various places including, but not limited to an office environment, car dealerships, and semi-industrial settings.

The Friedkin Group and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers and maintain drug-free workplaces by conducting pre-employment drug testing.

LIVING OUR VALUES

All associates are guided by Our Values. Our Values are the unifying foundation of our companies. We strive to ensure that every decision we make and every action we take demonstrates Our Values. We believe that putting Our Values into practice creates lasting benefits for all our associates, shareholders, and the communities in which we live.