Lincoln Sales Specialist, Great Lakes Market Area

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?

In this position... 

This role will be a key player in driving sales growth through data-driven insights and business operations consulting. You will leverage your marketing, sales, and service expertise to create innovative solutions that enhance sales and build customer loyalty.

Our Marketing, Sales & Service organization advances Ford & Lincoln’s reputation as a visionary vehicle and mobility services company and helps deliver a trusted customer experience. Use your marketing, sales, and service expertise to turn data-driven insights into innovative solutions that enhance sales and customer loyalty. Join us and be the eyes, ears, and voice of Lincoln.

What you'll do...

Marketing, Sales & Service Field organization plays a critical role in shaping Ford & Lincoln’s future. As a Lincoln Sales Specialist, you will leverage data analysis and trend identification to make recommendations that directly impact business decisions and enhance the customer experience. You will work closely with retailers, ensuring optimal product allocation and maximizing customer lifetime value. We embrace an audience-first approach, driving customer loyalty, vehicle repurchase, and increased sales across vehicles, parts, accessories, and services. You'll be the voice of Ford & Lincoln in the field, connecting directly with dealers.

As a Lincoln Sales Specialist, you will join a team that provides automotive retailers:

• Monthly Sales Objectives 2A6

• Market Share

• Wholesale

• Lincoln Commitment Program

• Integrated Services

• Lincoln Certified Pre-Owned

• Sales Net Promoter Score

• National GTM Execution

• Tier 1-3 Marketing Alignment

This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on Ford & Lincoln’s success while accelerating your own professional growth. You will:

• Develop strong consultative skills by working directly with retailers to address their challenges and find effective solutions.

• Enhance your teamwork and collaboration skills by working within a supportive team environment.

• Expand your professional network and explore career advancement opportunities across the Ford/Lincoln organization.

• Be provided with all the necessary resources, including a dedicated dealer portfolio, data and analytics tools, and a company car (depending on your initial assignment).

• Be provided with all the necessary resources, including a dedicated dealer portfolio, data and analytics tools, and a company car (depending on your initial assignment).

You'll have...

• Bachelor’s degree in business (Marketing, Management, Economics, Finance, Communications, or related field)

• 0-3 years of relevant professional experience

• Travel Commitment: (up to 4+ days/week, up to a four-hour drive radius, 100+ miles, potential overnight stays) (i.e. Tues-Fri, and air travel as needed)

• Valid Driver's License: Must possess a valid and unrestricted driver's license

• Relocation: Must be willing and able to relocate, both now and in the future

Even better, you may have...

• Enthusiasm for and significant interest in the automotive industry

• Strong commitment to teamwork and collaboration within a unified organizational structure (ONE Ford)

• Demonstrated ability to contribute diverse viewpoints and approaches to problem-solving

• Proven ability to think creatively and generate innovative solutions

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!

As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

• Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage

• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized ba