District Sales Manager #12 at Kia

District Sales Manager

Company: Kia America, Inc. Location: Dayton, OH, US, 45402

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. The DSM will ensure Dealers are adhering to KUS sales and marketing policies, procedures, and operating standards. He/she is also responsible for supporting Dealer advertising and marketing to ensure adequate market share and penetration. The DSM supports the Dealers' sales personnel training and product knowledge in order to maximize sales and customer experience. The DSM will ensure its Dealers are portraying a consistent, high-quality image in the marketplace, properly utilizing, and displaying Kia Dealership identification, point-of-sale materials, and Kia vehicle inventory. The DSM is responsible for ensuring Dealerships are sufficiently capitalized and maintain adequate floorplan lines of credit to meet KUS's operating standards and are in compliance with all KUS policies. Dealership visits are an essential function of this role.

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. Position 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. 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. 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

Pay Range $89,936.24 - $121,409.23 Pay will be 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 Opportunities 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. The KUS EEO policy applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination and all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment.