Territory Sales Manager - San Diego & Orange County

swag

California (MO)

Remote

USD 60,000 - 90,000

Full time

5 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Occasional travel
Paid holidays
401(k) match
Comprehensive benefits
PTO
Career growth
Supportive culture
Car allowance
Mileage reimbursement
Cell phone allowance
Laptop & technology
Base salary + uncapped commission
Incentives and recognition

Job summary

Southwest Accessories Group (SWAG) is seeking a Territory Sales Account Manager to represent our exclusive GM and Ford Accessories programs throughout San Diego and Orange County. This role combines consultative sales, business development, and dealership relationship management while earning a competitive salary plus monthly commission.

You will work remotely, manage your territory independently, and partner with GM and Ford dealerships to grow accessory sales and profitability.

Qualifications

  • Proven outside sales experience in automotive dealership environments.
  • Experience managing a defined geographic territory.
  • Ability to develop and close new business within GM/Ford dealer networks.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and grow long-term relationships with GM/Ford dealership leadership and staff.
  • Consult with dealership executives and managers to identify opportunities to increase accessory sales.
  • Train dealership personnel on effective accessory sales strategies and processes.
  • Achieve and exceed monthly territory sales goals through strategic account management.
  • Design showroom displays, merchandising, and POS materials; develop dealership incentive programs.
  • Analyze dealership performance and recommend solutions to improve profitability.
  • Support dealership events, product launches, and manufacturer initiatives.
  • Represent SWAG with professionalism and deliver exceptional customer service.

Skills

Outside sales
Territory management
Account management
Business development
Relationship building
Presentation skills
Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent

Job description

About Southwest Accessories Group

At Southwest Accessories Group (SWAG), we're more than an automotive accessories distributor—we're a team passionate about helping dealerships grow while delivering exceptional service every day.

Our success is built on four core values: Serve. Worth. Alignment. Grit. These principles guide how we treat our customers, support one another, and achieve results together.

We're proud to be the exclusive distributor of GM and Ford accessories across our markets, partnering with dealerships to increase profitability through industry-leading products, responsive service, and operational excellence. From our five distribution centers, we provide fast, reliable solutions that help our dealer partners succeed.

Why Join SWAG?

We're growing, and we're looking for talented professionals who want to build a career—not just fill a position.

When you join SWAG, you'll find:

  • A remote sales opportunity with the freedom to manage your territory
  • A collaborative, high-performing team that celebrates success
  • Competitive compensation with strong earning potential
  • Opportunities for career advancement as we continue to expand
  • A culture where your ideas, contributions, and results truly matter

We believe our people are our greatest competitive advantage. That's why we invest in creating an environment where employees are empowered, supported, and recognized for making a difference.

If you're motivated by building relationships, delivering exceptional customer experiences, and winning together, we'd love to meet you.

Drive Growth. Build Relationships. Win Together.

Are you a relationship-driven sales professional who thrives in the automotive industry? Do you enjoy helping customers grow their business while building a successful territory of your own?

Southwest Accessories Group (SWAG) is seeking a motivated Territory Sales Account Manager to represent our exclusive GM and Ford Accessories programs throughout San Diego and Orange County. This is an exciting opportunity to combine consultative sales, business development, and dealership relationship management while earning a competitive salary plus monthly commission.

If you're passionate about automotive dealerships, enjoy working independently, and are motivated by achieving measurable results, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

As a Territory Sales Account Manager, you'll serve as the trusted business partner for dealerships throughout your assigned territory by helping them maximize accessory sales and improve profitability.

You'll:

  • Develop and grow long-term relationships with GM and/or Ford dealership leadership and staff.
  • Consult with dealership executives, managers, and department leaders to identify opportunities to increase accessory sales.
  • Train dealership sales, service, parts, and body shop personnel on effective accessory sales strategies and processes.
  • Achieve and exceed monthly territory sales goals through strategic account management.
  • Design customized showroom displays, merchandising, point-of-sale materials, and dealership incentive programs.
  • Analyze dealership performance and recommend solutions that improve customer experience and profitability.
  • Support dealership events, product launches, promotions, and manufacturer initiatives.
  • Represent Southwest Accessories Group with professionalism while delivering exceptional customer service.
What Makes You Successful

We're looking for someone who enjoys building relationships, solving problems, and helping customers succeed.

Preferred qualifications include:

  • Proven success in outside sales, territory management, account management, or business development.
  • Automotive dealership experience preferred, especially with GM and/or Ford dealerships.
  • Understanding of dealership sales, parts, service, or fixed operations is highly desirable.
  • Excellent presentation, communication, and relationship-building skills.
  • Self-motivated with the ability to manage a territory independently.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills.
  • Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Physical Requirements

This position requires the ability to:

  • Drive extensively throughout the assigned territory.
  • Stand, walk, bend, reach, and move throughout dealership facilities.
  • Lift and carry materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
  • Use computers and mobile devices for extended periods.
  • Work in varying indoor and outdoor environments.

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in the State of Texas, it is the policy of Frank Kent Enterprises LTD to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy requests for reasonable accommodation apply to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Dana Beard, danab@swagoe.com.

What We Offer
  • Occasional travel required for sales meetings, training, conferences, and other company events.
  • Paid Holidays – Time to relax and recharge with family and friends
  • 401(k) with Company Match – Invest in your future with employer contributions
  • Comprehensive Benefits – Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, plus voluntary supplemental coverage
  • Generous Paid Time Off – PTO and paid sick time so you can take care of what matters most
  • Career Growth Opportunities – Join a growing organization with opportunities for advancement
  • Supportive Team Culture – Work alongside professionals who value collaboration, integrity, and results
  • Car Allowance, Mileage Reimbursement
  • Cell Phone Allowance
  • Company Laptop & Technology
  • Competitive Base Salary + Uncapped Commission
  • Performance Incentives and Recognition Programs
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