District Sales Manager - CE

At Kia, we’re creating award-winning products and redefining what value means in the automotive industry. It takes a special group of individuals to do what we do, and we do it together. Our culture is fast-paced, collaborative, and innovative. Our people thrive on thinking differently and challenging the status quo. We are creating something special here, a culture of learning and opportunity, where you can help Kia achieve big things and most importantly, feel passionate and connected to your work every day.

Kia provides team members with competitive benefits including premium paid medical, dental and vision coverage for you and your dependents, 401(k) plan matching of 100% up to 6% of the salary deferral, and time off starting at 14 days per year. Kia also offers company lease and purchase programs, company-wide holiday shutdown, paid volunteer hours, and premium lifestyle amenities at our corporate campus in Irvine, California.

Status

Exempt

Summary

Maximum wholesale/retail sales of Kia vehicles to achieve annual objectives.  Implement KUS sales & marketing policies, procedures and operating standards to ensure program(s) compliance. 

Provide dealer assistance in the development of effective advertising/merchandising plans & sales promotion.  Train dealership sales personnel in the areas of sales & product knowledge to maximize Kia retail sales and customer satisfaction.  All Kia dealerships portray a consistent, high-quality image in the marketplace, properly utilizing Kia dealership identification, point-of-sale displays, and vehicle inventory displays.  Dealer development actions completed, including new dealer proposals, replacements, buy/sells, terminations and ownership changes.  All Kia dealerships are profitable, sufficiently capitalized and maintain adequate floor plan lines of credit to meet KUS operating standard.  Qualified dealership management is provided to maintain average or above average market share.

Major Responsibilities

Priority

Major Responsibility

%

1st

Wholesale/allocate new Kia vehicles

35

2nd

Develop and implement action plans with dealers that will improve/assure: a. Kia retail sales performance; B. Sales satisfaction of customers; c. Adherence to Kia dealership operating standards. 

35

3rd

Coordinate dealer expansion efforts by: a. Identifying market representation needs; b. Prospecting for qualified dealer candidates; c. Evaluating dealer candidate proposals; d. Making dealer appointment recommendations.

10

4th

Ensure dealer maintains the following to maximize Kia presence in each dual or exclusive dealership: a. Effective showroom display; b. Vehicle inventory display; c. Point-of-sale display; d. Traffic control systems; e. Merchandising activities; f. Advertising programs.

10

5th

Recommend corrective dealer action when dealer fails to meet sales, financial and customer satisfaction forecasts.

10

Education/Certification

• Minimum four-year college degree in business or related emphasis

Overall Experience

• Automotive wholesale sales experience (import experience desirable).  Parts and Service experience helpful

Position Requirements:

• Frequent travel may be required domestically and/or internationally 
• Daily/weekly/monthly dealer visits are required and an essential function of this position.
• Frequent travel may include but is not limited to monthly/quarterly/annual visits to Regional Offices or Headquarters as required by the job
• May need to work additional hours outside of normal business hours as required by the job, including weekends or holidays
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Ability to relocate to a new location if requested by the company
• Must have valid Driver’s License and maintain a responsible record that meets the criteria established by KUS.
• Required to drive a company vehicle

Directly Related Experience

• Retail dealership experience in sales is desirable

Skills

Excellent communication skills required (written and oral)Maintain a valid driver’s license and responsible driving record.Working knowledge of personal computers and Microsoft software.

Competencies

Care for PeopleEmpower People to ActChase Excellence, Every DayMove Further, TogetherDare to Push Boundaries

Pay Range

$84,364.00 - $113,887.00 

Pay will be based on several va