District Sales Manager #3

About the role

This role provides dealership consulting and support to improve the sales customer experience and Dealership profitability. The District Sales Manager is responsible for overseeing the successful retail performance of their Dealers, as well as achieving company wholesale objectives.

Responsibilities

• Achievement of Retail and Wholesale objectives (allocation of Kia vehicles) monthly and annually.

• Manages and directs all District Sales activities in accordance with KUS corporate standards and corporate/regional programs, as well as policies and procedures.

• Consults with dealers to develop and implement action plans that will improve profitability, performance, and sales satisfaction of customers.

• Consult with dealers to ensure adequate market representation and market share.

• Ensure dealers maintain adequate Kia presence and represent the brand appropriately in the marketplace, including effective showroom display, vehicle inventory, point-of-sale display, product, and customer experience training, online and instore advertising and marketing.

• Recommend and consult with dealers to ensure corrective actions are taken when dealers fail to meet sales, financial, and customer experience targets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

• Minimum 2 years of OEM/Automotive retail and wholesale experience.

• Business consulting experience.

• Parts and Service experience helpful.

• Understanding of financial statements, budgeting, and cost management.

• Ability to develop a business case and deliver to dealership management teams.

• Ability to lead district-level meetings and deliver meaningful communications.

• Retail dealership experience is a plus.

Requirements

• Frequent travel is required domestically (and may be internationally).

• Daily, weekly, and monthly dealer visits are required and an essential function of this position.

• May need to work additional hours outside of normal business hours as required by the job, including weekends or holidays.

• Ability to relocate to a new location if requested by the company.

• Must always have a valid Driver’s License and maintain a responsible record that meets the criteria established by KUS at all times.

• Required to drive a company vehicle while performing job duties.

Specialized Skills and Knowledge

• Strong presentation and negotiation skills are a must.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Strong organization skills are required and must be highly adaptable.

• Computer skills/aptitude in a Window-based environment.

Pay

$89,936.24 - $121,409.23

The pay range is based on several variables that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to, job-related skills, experience, relevant education or training, etc.

Equal Employment Opportunity

KUS provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, including pregnancy and childbirth and related medical conditions, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, legally protected physical disability or mental disability, legally protected medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, family care or medical leave status, protected veteran or military status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. KUS complies with applicable law governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which KUS has offices.