District Sales Manager (Auto) - London, ON

Wurth Canada; London; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a District Sales Manager to lead a dynamic team of sales representatives. This role emphasizes strategic thinking and coaching, focusing on developing effective sales strategies and fostering a high-performance culture. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and a proven track record in outside sales, ready to make a significant impact in a supportive environment. With a commitment to professional growth and a culture of empowerment, this opportunity offers the chance to thrive within a global organization while enjoying a balanced work-life schedule. If you're passionate about sales and team development, this role is for you!

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Group Benefits (Health, Dental, Life)

Pension Plan

Three Weeks Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Days

Comprehensive Onboarding Program

Recognition Platform

Flexible Work Hours

Mentoring Initiative

Work-Life Balance

Qualifications

• 3+ years of outside sales experience with leadership skills.
• Ability to analyze sales data and develop effective strategies.

Responsibilities

• Manage a sales team of 7 representatives across the district.
• Develop and implement divisional sales strategies to exceed targets.
• Recruit, train, and coach sales representatives.

Skills

Sales Strategy Development

Coaching and Mentoring

Sales Data Analysis

Relationship Building

Negotiation Skills

Time Management

Critical Thinking

Education

Degree/Diploma in Business

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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Wurth Canada is a high-performance organization built on humanistic values—achievement, trust, respect, integrity, accountability, and affiliation. We promote a strong culture of authenticity that encourages crucial conversations and boldness. If you're looking for an opportunity to make a real impact, grow personally and professionally, and be part of a growing organization, Wurth has a future for you!

Our Employees Enjoy

• A culture of empowerment and trust focused on professional development and coaching from a supportive management team.
• A Monday to Friday schedule that values work/life balance, offering flexibility within the role.
• Competitive compensation (salary, commissions, bonuses, incentives, vehicle, iPad, cell phone).
• Group Benefits (Health, dental, life, EAP) and Pension Plan.
• Three weeks paid vacation and five paid sick days, plus company-wide vacation at year's end.
• A comprehensive onboarding and development program, including a six-month mentoring initiative for new hires.
• A recognition platform that promotes appreciation and collaboration, offering both intrinsic and monetary rewards.
• An open-door environment that fosters close collaboration across all organizational levels.
• Opportunities for continued professional growth within a stable, global, privately owned company.

Position Overview

Würth Canada seeks a District Sales Manager, a strategic sales thinker passionate about coaching, managing, and developing a team of Sales Representatives. The manager will oversee a district covering Windsor, London, Kitchener, and Hamilton. The ideal candidate shares our core values—achievement, honesty, integrity, mutual respect, and responsibility—and leads by example to foster a high-performance, values-driven culture.

Responsibilities

• Manage a sales team of 7 representatives across automotive divisions within the district.
• Develop and implement divisional sales strategies to meet or exceed revenue, growth, and profitability targets.
• Utilize omnichannel strategies to grow the active customer base.
• Manage sales forecasts and budgets, monitor performance, and ensure targets are met or exceeded.
• Lead and engage the team, embodying our cultural attributes.
• Recruit, train, and coach sales representatives.
• Identify growth opportunities within the district.
• Support sales training initiatives such as Route Planning & Speedy Touch.
• Address business challenges proactively with team members and customers.
• Participate actively in recruiting and performance management processes.
• Train new Sales Representatives on their responsibilities.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Knowledge of the specific market and products within the district.
• Minimum of 3+ years of outside sales experience.
• Leadership experience or completion of a talent development program with strong coaching skills.
• Ability to analyze sales data and develop effective strategies.
• Degree/Diploma in Business, Sales, or related field.
• Critical thinking skills, adept at change management and process improvement.
• Strong relationship-building skills to motivate and influence others.
• Excellent time management and ability to balance fieldwork with administrative tasks.
• Negotiation skills, especially with large customers.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and influencing skills.
• Self-aware leadership that promotes a high-performance, values-driven culture.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Willingness to travel within the district and nationally, and work outside normal hours as needed.

Our parent company, the Würth Group, is a family-owned global sales organization with over 82,000 employees in 80 countries. We serve clients across various industries including automotive, cargo, metal fabrication, construction, and more.

Würth Canada values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family status, national origin, or disability. Please contact HR for accommodation requests during the recruitment process.

We encourage applications even if you do not meet all requirements. We seek motivated individuals eager to grow, and we provide the necessary training. A strong cultural fit, along with a valid/clean driver’s license and abstract, are essential.