District Sales Manager

Essential Duties and 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 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/Education

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

Job Requirement

• Overall Related Experience:
  • Minimum 2 years of OEM/Automotive retail and wholesale experience.
  • Business consulting experience.
  • Parts and Service experience helpful.
• Directly Related Experience:
  • 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.

Specialized Skills and Knowledge Required

• 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.

Competencies

• Care for People
• Chase Excellence Every Day
• Dare to Push Boundaries
• Empower People to Act
• Move Further Together

Pay Range

$98,895.32 - $133,393

Disclaimer

The above information on this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification and for this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.