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District Sales Manager
Location: TX - Coppell
South Central Regional Office District Sales Managers – Phone Zone will have territorial responsibility for Remote Contact Dealers in the Region. You will act as a consultant to the dealers by working together with them on the development and implementation of their business plans. You will be working directly with the dealers and will be involved in a variety of activities to drive sales performance including market analysis, inventory management support, problem resolution, program compliance, customer retention, and digital marketing support.
Responsibilities:
• Facilitating, coaching and consulting with dealers to ensure monthly / yearly sales objectives are met as well as accomplishing other dealership goals
• Assist in dealer and customer problem resolution
• Manage dealer compliance programs and administer policies and procedures
• Assist with dealership inventory management, including vehicle ordering and ongoing stock optimization
• Knowledge of all products, services, customer demographics or profiles, and competitive automotive makes and models
• Work to improve retail website performance and increase lead generating activities
• Analyze dealer sales, local market conditions (sales, registration data, dealer effectiveness, lost sales) and competition to identify specific sales opportunities
• Coach dealer on customer retention, satisfaction and dealership loyalty
• Assist in implementing dealer level digital marketing and advertising campaigns
• Conduct sales and training activities including remote customer contact meetings monthly This role operates largely independently. We need someone who can remain motivated without a large group around them. It’s critical that they can overcome objection during the selling process. Must be able to establish and maintain strong business relationships
Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required, manager is open to considering equivalent experience (in a dealership or related field) if candidate does not have a degree
• Entry level experience ok
• The ability to balance competing priorities while maintaining effectiveness
• Excellent oral and written communication skills that involves understanding the audience; getting the message across; presenting information effectively; and communicating openly
• Excellent time management skills – the ability to effectively and efficiently use your time to focus on the most impactful activities
• Ability to build strong relationships
• Ability to influence business partners
• Wide latitude for independent actions, including significant independent judgment
• Skilled in the use of Microsoft Word and Excel
• Computer skills to develop, maintain, and analyze data
Preferred Qualifications:
• Dealership/automotive experience preferred
• Bachelor’s degree • 2 years in sales and customer service preferred
• Manager is looking for someone who is mobile and open to moving if hired in direct