District Sales Manager Distributor

District Sales Manager Distributor

This is a remote, field-based position supporting the North Carolina territory. Candidates must currently reside in North Carolina.

Context & Environment

• This is a fully remote, home-office-based position supporting the North Carolina territory.
• The incumbent must currently reside in North Carolina and be able to travel throughout the territory on a regular basis.
• Frequent travel is required for customer visits, distributor meetings, ride-alongs, training sessions, industry events, and business development activities.
• Occasional overnight travel may be required based on customer and business needs.
• The role requires a high degree of independence, self-motivation, and effective time management while working remotely.
• Success in this position depends on building and maintaining strong relationships with distributor partners, customers, and internal stakeholders.
• The position involves regular interaction with Sales, Marketing, Technical Services, Customer Service, Supply Chain, and other cross-functional teams.
• Candidates must currently reside in North Carolina.
• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
• Visa sponsorship is not available now or in the future. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Activities

• Manage and grow sales within the assigned North Carolina territory.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with distributors, customers, and key stakeholders.
• Conduct joint sales calls and ride-alongs with distributor sales representatives.
• Identify, qualify, and develop new business opportunities to increase market share.
• Execute territory sales plans to achieve volume, revenue, and profitability targets.
• Provide product knowledge, training, and sales support to distributor partners and customers.
• Maintain regular contact with existing customers to strengthen relationships and identify growth opportunities.
• Monitor market trends, customer needs, and competitive activity and recommend appropriate actions.
• Prepare and maintain accurate sales forecasts, opportunity pipelines, and customer information within CRM systems.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Technical Services, Customer Service, and Supply Chain teams to support customer needs and business objectives.
• Represent the company at customer meetings, trade shows, industry events, and training programs.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and safety standards.
• Travel throughout North Carolina to support distributor and customer activities.

Candidate Profile The successful candidate is a highly motivated sales professional with a demonstrated ability to grow revenue, develop distributor relationships, and identify new business opportunities. This individual is customer-focused, results-oriented, and capable of working independently in a remote, field-based environment.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Sales, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 3 years of sales experience in a B2B environment.
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales goals.
• Strong communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to develop and execute territory growth strategies.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and CRM systems.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel extensively throughout the territory.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing distributor, channel partner, or wholesale customer relationships.
• Experience in the lubricants, automotive, commercial vehicle, industrial, or related industries.
• Experience conducting product training and sales development activities.
• Demonstrated success in business development and account management.

Key Competencies

• Business Development
• Territory Management
• Distributor Relationship Management
• Strategic Selling
• Customer Focus
• Communication & Presentation Skills
• Negotiation & Influencing
• Planning & Organization
• Problem Solving
• Results Orientation
• Collaboration
• Time Management

Additional Information

This is a remote, field-based position supporting the North Carolina territory. Candidates must currently reside in North Carolina. Relocation assistance and visa sponsorship are not available.