About this role
About the Role Kia America, Inc. seeks an experienced leader to oversee the District Sales Managers regionally, aligning their activities with corporate and regional objectives across sales, distribution, marketing, merchandising, dealer development, business management, and dealer-related customer satisfaction. This exempt role collaborates with Regional Department Managers to drive performance and continuous improvement at the dealer level. What You'll Do
- Manage and prioritize activities of all Regional District Sales Managers to ensure compliance with corporate and regional objectives & operating standards as to sales/distribution, marketing/merchandising, dealer development/business management activities.
- Manage development and implementation of dealer/DSM action plans.
- Investigate and ensure timely resolution of dealer complaints and requests for assistance in the areas of sales/distribution, marketing/merchandising, and dealer development/business management.
- Prepare and maintain annual budget for area of responsibility; develop regional dealer cash programs and sales manager programs to stay within the budget.
- Develop monthly, quarterly, biannual and annual sales forecasts in conjunction with Regional Distribution Manager; review dealer sales, inventory and vehicle shipments to ensure maximum balance of inventory. What We're Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
- Minimum 15 years of progressively responsible experience within the automotive industry at wholesale/retail levels.
- Minimum of five years experience in a supervisory/managerial capacity at the regional staff management level involving dealer development, retail merchandising and distribution.
- Above average presentation and negotiation skills; excellent communication skills (written and oral).
- High level organizational, planning and analytical skills.
- Intermediate PC skills in a Windows-based environment. Compensation & Benefits
- Pay Range: $135,501.00 - $189,796.00 per year.
- Competitive benefits including premium paid medical, dental and vision coverage for you and your dependents; 401(k) plan with 100% match up to 6% of salary deferral; and paid time off.
- Additional programs: company lease and purchase programs, company-wide holiday shutdown, paid volunteer hours, and premium lifestyle amenities at our corporate campus in Irvine, California.