District Manager (Alabama)

This position develops and maintains a dealer network to sell Kawasaki's line of vehicles by assuring fair and complete Kawasaki product representation in assigned area of responsibility.

Dealer Visits

• Travels within assigned territory to call on existing and potential new dealer prospects.
• Solicits dealers for the wholesale of vehicles, parts and accessories.
• Ensures dealership personnel are aware/taking advantage of all of Kawasaki’s dealer support programs.
• Provides ongoing product and sales training to dealer network and confirms dealership personnel are participating in Kawasaki’s online training courses.
• Travel to dealers with select demo models to both educate and experience riding with dealer staff while offering the latest product knowledge training.
• Confirming Kawasaki’s brand identification and products are on display and are at least equal to any other brands carried.
• Verifies that dealers operate and adhere to the policies set forth in Kawasaki’s Sales and Service agreement.
• Attends corporate meetings, trade shows and supports local events within assigned territory.

Marketing

• Ensures dealership use of Kawasaki advertising materials and Kawasaki supplied co-op dollars.
• Engages dealers in regional and national marketing programs.
• Works closely with dealers on Kawasaki consumer lead management tools to help convert leads to retail sales.

Reporting

• Completes various reports, including expense reports, dealer call reports and field reports to the Senior District Manager help keep the corporate office in the loop regarding competitive information, market conditions and industry trends within assigned territory.

Dealer Development

• Prospects targeted areas within the district with a goal of a new dealer establishment and works closely with the regional Dealer Network Specialist.
• Follows up with new dealer prospects that have reached out to Kawasaki and determines outcome.
• Assists and advises new dealer prospects with Kawasaki’s application process and during startup process.
• Initiates recommendations for dealer network improvement activities.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) or equivalent from four-year college preferred; High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is mandatory; and minimum five years related experience and/or training in a sales environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The items listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required:

• Exhibits excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates the ability to successfully prioritize and organize multiple, competing tasks.
• Extremely detail and deadline oriented.
• Brings energy and enthusiasm to group or team efforts.
• Able to trailer a vehicle (including the loading and unloading of demo units).
• Must have or be willing to obtain a motorcycle endorsement on driver’s license.
• Skillset to develop and maintain strong relationships with dealer principals and all staff members is required.
• Solid knowledge and experience working with Microsoft’s Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Tableau, Cognos, and Access Compass software.
• Approximate percentage of travel required: 75%

Salary: $87,000 - $89,000

To support your health and wellness goals, Kawasaki provides a comprehensive benefits program dedicated to the well-being of our employees and their families.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Pet insurance
• 401(k) match
• Life and Disability benefits
• Generous PTO policy
• Up to 12 paid company holidays
• Employee discounts on Kawasaki products
• Onsite fitness center
• Kawasaki Kafé

KMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with KMC is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.