District Sales Manager CV

Dana Corp; Kentucky; Sur place; USD 85 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Dana Corp is seeking a District Sales Manager to grow and cultivate customer relationships in the South Central Territory (MS/LA/OK/AR). You will be the voice of the customer, articulating needs and driving revenue through strategic sales activities.

The role requires 5+ years in automotive aftermarket, strong presentation skills, and the ability to travel up to 75%. You will collaborate with product, pricing, and engineering teams to meet KPIs and objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in related field.
• 5+ years' experience in Commercial Vehicle and/or Light Vehicle Aftermarket preferred.
• Willingness to travel up to 75% and work non-traditional hours.
• Drove shaft and axle product knowledge is a plus.

Responsabilités

• Provide product, warranty, and applications training to support sales objectives.
• Develop/maintain technical competency for Dana products.
• Maintain knowledge of competitor activities and market changes.
• Develop sales strategy and KPIs to drive growth.
• Make product presentations to buyers and engineers.
• Respond to day-to-day customer requests and forecasts.
• Partner with internal Dana teams to achieve growth objectives.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Sales & negotiation

Teamwork

Customer service

Communication

Multi-project management

Presentation skills

Analytical skills

Formation

Bachelor's Degree in Sales, Business Administration, Engineering, or Related Field

Outils

CRM systems

PowerPoint

Excel

Microsoft Office

Description du poste

Dana is a global leader in the supply of highly engineered driveline, sealing, and thermal-management technologies that improve the efficiency and performance of vehicles with both conventional and alternative-energy powertrains. Serving two primary markets - passenger vehicle and commercial truck - Dana provides the world's original-equipment manufacturers and the aftermarket with local product and service support through a network of nearly 100 engineering, manufacturing, and distribution facilities.

Job Purpose

The District Sales Manager will engage with customers to grow, develop, and cultivate relationships and to effectively articulate the customers' current and future needs. This position will be the "voice of the customer" for the South Central Territory (MS/LA/OK /AR).

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide product, warranty, and applications training in support of sales objectives
• Develop/maintain technical competency for Dana products
• Maintain current knowledge of competitor activities and changes in the market
• Develop sales strategy and objectives to achieve goals as defined in assigned KPIs
• Make product presentations to purchasing, engineering, and other customer representatives
• Respond to customer requests for day-to-day requirements
• Provide customer forecast data
• Partner with internal Dana teams (product, pricing, engineering, marketing, finance, training) to achieve growth objectives
• Performs all other duties as assigned

Education and Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Sales, Business Administration, Engineering, or Related Field preferred
• 5+ years' experience in Commercial Vehicle and/or Light Vehicle Aftermarket preferred
• Willingness to travel up to 75% of the time needed, with the ability to work non-traditional business hours
• Driveshaft and axle product knowledge is a plus
• Provide customer forecast data
• Partner with internal Dana teams (product, pricing, engineering, marketing, finance, training) to achieve growth objectives
• Performs all other duties as assigned

Skills and Competencies

• Ability to work successfully in a matrix environment
• Ability to work independently and efficiently
• Must be effective in a team environment
• Must be able to demonstrate strong sales and negotiation skills
• Ability to maintain high commitment to customer service while executing multiple project priorities
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
• Proficient technical skills Microsoft Office; PowerPoint, Excel, CRM systems
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and analytical skills
• Proven problem-solving skills with the ability to work with people in pressure situations
• Strong commercial and business acumen