Territory Sales Manager, Chicago

Established in 1919 and traded on the NYSE, Standard Motor Products, Inc. (SMP) is a leading independent manufacturer and distributor of premium automotive replacement parts utilized in the maintenance, repair, and service of vehicles in the automotive aftermarket. Additionally, SMP provides customized solutions for vehicle control and thermal management products in diversified end markets represented by its Engineered Solutions segment.

Globally, SMP employs over 6,000 employees across nearly 40 manufacturing, distribution, and engineering facilities and offices located in North America, Europe and Asia. SMP sells its products primarily to automotive aftermarket retailers, program distribution groups, warehouse distributors, original equipment manufacturers, and original equipment service part operations in the United States, Canada, Europe, Asia, Mexico, and other Latin American countries.


JOB DESCRIPTION
Utilize your keen management and sales abilities to improve team coverage, ensure customer satisfaction, and meet/exceed sales forecasts for your assigned region.
Responsibilities will include:
• Sales support; Installer sales calls with customer’s outside sales people
• Train customer at all levels on features and benefits of product groups
• Service support at customer store level and customer distribution centers
• Deliver Regional sales presentations
• Involvement with new store product installation and store move
Requirements / Experience
• Successful candidate will be results oriented, highly personable, and have appropriate knowledge of automotive technical/mechanical subjects.
• Superior presentation, leadership, motivational, analytical and oral/written communication skills.
• Ability to travel to various locations as needed.
• Knowledge of sales processes/capabilities, B2B experience.
• PC proficiency with MS Office Suite.
• College degree preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish.
• Candidate must be located within 30 miles of Chicago, IL.
• Automotive experience highly preferred.
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Standard Motor Products is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.