District Sales Manager, Kia Insurance

HYUNDAI Translead, Inc; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle allowance

Health coverage

HSA contributions

401(k) with company match

Life and disability insurance

Wellbeing resources

Leadership programs

Volunteer Time Off

Company donations

Job summary

Hyundai Capital America is seeking a District Sales Manager to lead Kia Insurance initiatives across an assigned district. You will be the primary sales contact for dealers, delivering training, guidance, and strategic support to grow penetration of vehicle protection products.

The role emphasizes relationship-building, data-driven planning, and cross-functional collaboration to hit annual sales objectives and enhance the dealer and customer experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-7 years of progressive sales, account management, or dealer relations experience.
• Experience with automotive finance, insurance, or related field preferred.
• Strong knowledge of sales strategy, account management, and territory planning.
• Ability to train, advise, and support dealer principals and F&I teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute district sales strategies to increase dealer adoption and revenue of Hyundai Capital Insurance products.
• Build and manage dealer relationships as primary sales contact and trusted advisor.
• Provide training and product education to dealer staff to improve knowledge and sales effectiveness.
• Analyze district performance and market opportunities to identify growth actions.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure program implementation and compliance.

Skills

Sales strategy

Account management

Territory management

Consultative selling

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Marketing, Sales, or related discipline

Job description

Job Description - District Sales Manager, Kia Insurance (260000LI)

Job Description

Description

Hyundai Capital America (HCA) helps people move forward. Through Hyundai Motor Finance, Genesis Finance, and Kia Finance, we deliver innovative financing, leasing, and insurance solutions to more than 3 million customers and businesses nationwide.

We’re a company driven by growth, innovation, and people. At HCA, you’ll find opportunities to build new skills, expand your career, and make a real impact—while working in a diverse, inclusive, and values-driven environment. We’re proud to support our communities through volunteerism, philanthropy, and engaged Employee Resource Groups.

If you’re looking for a fast-paced, collaborative workplace where your ideas matter, join us as we lead the future of financing freedom of movement.

WE TAKE CARE OF OUR PEOPLE

At HCA, our people drive our success. That’s why we offer a competitive rewards package that supports your health, financial future, and overall wellbeing—at work and beyond.

Benefits Highlights

• Vehicle perks – monthly vehicle allowance plus purchase and lease discounts
• Comprehensive health coverage – medical, dental, and vision plans
• Employer-funded HSA contributions to help reduce healthcare costs
• 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting from day one
• 100% company-paid life and disability insurance
• Wellbeing benefits including fitness and health resources
• Leadership programs and career development that support continuous learning
• Paid Volunteer Time Off and a company charitable donation in your honor
• Because great benefits help you thrive-personally and professionally.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

The District Sales Manager, Kia Insurance is responsible for developing, implementing, and expanding district-level sales initiatives that drive growth of Hyundai Capital Insurance products, including Vehicle Service Contracts, Prepaid Maintenance, GAP, and other vehicle protection products. This role serves as the primary relationship manager and trusted advisor for assigned dealers, providing sales support, training, and consultative guidance to increase product penetration, strengthen dealer engagement, and achieve annual sales objectives. The position partners closely with dealers and internal business partners to identify opportunities, resolve F&I-related challenges, and support the continued growth of HCI’s insurance product portfolio.

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

• Develop and execute assigned district-level sales strategies to increase dealer adoption, product penetration, and revenue growth for Hyundai Capital Insurance products, including Vehicle Service Contracts, Prepaid Maintenance, GAP, and other vehicle protection products.
• Build and manage strong dealer relationships by serving as the primary sales contact and trusted advisor for assigned dealerships, identifying business opportunities, addressing dealer needs, and supporting achievement of annual sales objectives.
• Provide consultative sales support, training, and product education to dealer principals, general managers, finance managers, and F&I teams to improve product knowledge, sales effectiveness, and customer presentation of vehicle protection products.
• Analyze district performance, sales trends, and dealer results to identify growth opportunities, monitor progress against goals, recommend action plans, and communicate insights to internal leadership and business partners.
• Partner with internal stakeholders and dealer personnel to resolve F&I-related challenges, support program implementation, ensure compliance with business requirements, and strengthen the overall dealer and customer experience.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum 5-7 years of progressive experience in sales, account management, business development, dealer relations, automotive finance, insurance, or related field, including demonstrated experience developing sales plans, managing assigned territories or districts, and achieving sales growth, penetration, or revenue objectives.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE ROLE

• Experience working with automotive dealerships, F&I operations, vehicle protection products, or captive finance/automotive financial services preferred.
• Experience providing training, consultative sales support, or product education to dealer, customer-facing, or field sales teams preferred.
• Automotive or financial services industries preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Marketing, Sales, or related discipline.
• Equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience may be considered.
• Strong knowledge of sales strategy, account management, territory management, and consultative selling practices.
• Knowledge of automotive dealership operations, F&I processes, and vehicle protection products, including Vehicle Service Contracts, GAP, Prepaid Maintenance, and related insurance products.
• Ability to develop and execute sales plans that increase product penetration, dealer engagement, and revenue performance.
• Demonstrated ability to drive dealer conversions, increase profitability, and leverage deep product expertise.
• Strong relationship-building, influencing, negotiation, and consultative sales skills with the ability to serve as a trusted advisor to dealers and business partners.
• Ability to analyze sales performance, dealer trends, and market opportunities to identify gaps, recommend action plans, and track progress against goals.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including presentation, facilitation, and training skills.
• Strong collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across sales, operations, product, compliance, and other internal teams.
• Results-oriented with sound judgment, integrity, adaptability, and the ability to work independently in a field-based or regional sales environment.

OTHER DETAILS

Our Company is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace—because we believe diversity builds stronger teams. We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity laws and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion or creed, color, national origin, ancestry, caste, citizenship, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, family care or medical leave status, military or veteran status, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided during the application process is requested in good faith and will be used solely in accordance with applicable employment laws.

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