Remote District Parts Manager — Field Sales & Growth

Daimler Truck AG; South Dakota Park (SD); Remote; USD 128,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus program

401k match up to 6%

4 weeks paid vacation

13+ holidays

8 weeks paid parental leave

Employee assistance program

Healthcare plans & wellness programs

Onsite fitness (at some locations)

Tuition assistance

Disability plans

Job summary

Daimler Truck North America is seeking a District Parts Manager to grow aftermarket parts sales, support dealer programs, and improve regional performance. Remote work is offered with residency in the supported territory, including MN, MI, MT, and surrounding states.

The role involves coordinating with West-area leadership, coaching dealers, conducting financial analyses, and driving national aftermarket standards. 8+ years of related experience and strong MS Office skills are required.

Qualifications

• BS/BA +8 years of professional experience (or 3 years of direct relevant experience) or 10 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree.
• Proven expertise in Microsoft Office
• Strong oral and written communication skills and presentation skills
• Ability to work at all levels of the organization and with cross-functional areas
• Ability to travel 50% or more required

Responsibilities

• Improve operational performance of parts department at dealers/distributors.
• Initiate innovative methods of changing dealer/distributor behavior to meet national aftermarket standards of parts performance.
• Conduct operations audits and provide recommendations for corrective action based on formal analysis of results.
• Establish harmonious relationship between Dealer/Distributor Principal and Parts Manager to enhance acceptance of corporate programs and aftermarket performance standards.
• Work closely with Dealer Principal to maintain total dealer/distributor commitment to aftermarket parts objectives by involving him/her with Parts Manager's performance.
• Provide headquarters staff with ongoing field intelligence on program effectiveness, training requirements, market trends, end-customer behavior, and competitive activities.
• Provide management advice to dealer/distributor personnel in order to realize both their marketing and financial goals in parts.
• Recommend changes in facilities, personnel, and business planning as required.
• Conduct financial analysis of dealer/distributor parts business and make recommendations for improvements in pricing, cost control, absorption, and the like.
• Assist dealer/distributor personnel in the development of an annual business plan for parts.
• Actively promote and support headquarters training programs and deliver personalized, on-site training as required.
• Serve as technical consultant concerning all company and dealer/distributor related systems activities.
• Provide training and liaison between headquarters IT staff and dealer/distributor personnel as required.
• Elevate dealer/distributor sales effectiveness by deploying current DTNA sales programs.
• L4 DPM responsibilities include managing a large territory with a current average of approx. 30 locations in the district.

Skills

Sales experience

Communication

Analytical skills

Travel 50%+

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

BS/BA or higher

Tools

Microsoft Office

Salesforce

Tableau

Excelerator

Job description

Daimler Truck North America is seeking a District Parts Manager to grow aftermarket parts sales, support dealer programs, and improve regional performance. Remote work is offered with residency in the supported territory, including MN, MI, MT, and surrounding states.

The role involves coordinating with West-area leadership, coaching dealers, conducting financial analyses, and driving national aftermarket standards. 8+ years of related experience and strong MS Office skills are required.