District Auto Sales Manager: Growth & Dealer Partnerships

KIA Motors Group; Downers Grove (IL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Kia Motors Group in the United States is seeking a District Sales Manager to oversee the retail performance of Kia Dealers and support wholesale objectives. This role guides dealer advertising, training, showroom standards, and market representation to ensure a strong brand image and profitable operations.

You will travel domestically (and potentially internationally) to visit dealers, develop action plans, monitor performance, and lead district meetings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 2 years OEM/Automotive retail and wholesale experience.
• Business consulting experience beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Achieve retail and wholesale objectives through dealer coordination.
• Lead district sales activities per corporate standards and programs.
• Consult with dealers to improve profitability and customer satisfaction.
• Ensure dealers maintain Kia brand and showroom standards.
• Develop and implement dealer sales promotions and advertising.
• Monitor dealer performance and conduct training.

Skills

Strong presentation skills

Negotiation skills

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Windows-based computer skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM systems

Job description

Kia Motors Group in the United States is seeking a District Sales Manager to oversee the retail performance of Kia Dealers and support wholesale objectives. This role guides dealer advertising, training, showroom standards, and market representation to ensure a strong brand image and profitable operations.

You will travel domestically (and potentially internationally) to visit dealers, develop action plans, monitor performance, and lead district meetings.