Kia America · 1 month ago
District Sales Manager #2
Parsippany, NJ
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$87K/yr - $118K/yr
2+ years expKia America is redefining value in the automotive industry with a culture of innovation and collaboration. The District Sales Manager is responsible for dealership consulting to improve sales performance and customer experience, while ensuring adherence to corporate standards and policies.
Automotive
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Minimum 2 years of OEM/Automotive retail and wholesale experience
Business consulting 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
Frequent travel is required domestically (and may be internationally)
Daily, weekly, and monthly dealer visits are required and an essential function of this position
Frequent travel may include but is not limited to monthly, quarterly, and/or annual visits to Regional Offices or Headquarters as required by the job
May need to work additional hours outside of normal business hours as required by the job, including weekends or holidays
Perform other duties as assigned
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
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
Independent judgement requires to implement programs and make decisions on issues within the framework of established policies and procedures
Preferred
Parts and Service experience helpful
Retail dealership experience is a plus
Benefits
Premium paid medical, dental and vision coverage for you and your dependents
401(k) plan matching of 100% up to 6% of the salary deferral
Paid time off
Company lease and purchase programs
Company-wide holiday shutdown
Paid volunteer hours
Premium lifestyle amenities at our corporate campus in Irvine, California
Company
Kia America
Kia America is headquartered in Irvine, California and is a subsidiary of Kia Corporation.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Seungkyu Yoon
President & CEO
John Yoon
Executive Vice President and General Counsel
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