District Sales Manager

Toyo Tires (USA) Corporation, a leading supplier of high quality passenger, performance, light truck, truck and off-road tires has an opening for a District Sales Manager located in California.

Seeking a management trainee that will be accountable in the attainment of sales targets and goals in all product categories.  Make dealer calls, assist in establishing dealer network, conduct training and market surveys, report sales activities weekly/monthly, help monitor product performance and identify new product needs. Traveling 75-80% of time local & within California.

Individual must be enthusiastic and passionate about performance and technical aspects of automobiles and light trucks. Must have good oral and writtem communication as well as excellent public speaking skills.  Extensive travel required.

SUMMARY:

The District Manager is accountable for assisting in the attainment of assigned Division Unit and dollar sales goals.  This is a management training assignment.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES: include the following.  Other duties may be assigned by supervisor as deemed necessary.

 

Sales Accountability:

 

· Assist in attaining assigned sales targets in all product categories.

· Dealer calls as required and deemed necessary:

o  Inform dealers promptly of quarterly marketing specials, campaigns and programs.

o  Review dealer’s inventory.

o  Assist and encourage dealers to display and advertise Toyo products.

o  Furnish POP material and literature.

o  Assist dealer with sales and marketing programs.

o  Inform dealers of their purchase records YTD vs. last year’s, YTD vs. target, YTD vs. Toyo volume categories, etc.

o  Solicit orders for all Toyo products as applicable to dealer.

· Assist in establishing a dependable dealer network in all markets within assigned region.

· Conduct PCR, LTR, and TBR training meetings as required.  Conduct marketing surveys as required.

· Make Fleet user calls with dealer commercial salesmen to solicit a new business.

· Plan work and calls efficiently and effectively.

· Report sales activities in weekly and monthly reports.  Prepare a monthly itinerary with the guidance of the Director of Sales in a timely manner.

· Help monitor Toyo product performance vs. competitor and help identify new product needs.

· Assist in establishing profit-minded and cost-conscious practices.

 

SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS: 

 None

 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE: 

 

Sales ability.  Four-year college degree preferred.  Two years of tire sales experience and tire product knowledge or equivalent experience and knowledge.

 

LANGUAGE SKILLS: 

 

Good verbal and written English language skills.

 

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 

 

Personal computer skills necessary for communication and reports.  Working knowledge of PC based word processing; spreadsheets and electronic communication (e-mail) programs will be required.  Self-starter, motivated, and organized.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

 

The work environment characteristics here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

Please apply to position ONLY if you have at least TWO YEARS OF TIRE SALES experience!!!!!!!!!

 

If you are interested in this position, please send in the following:

1. Resume in Word format

2. Cover Letter

3. Salary History

 

Referrals are appreciated

 

Thanks, 

HR Department

 

 

TOYO TIRES USA

ATTN: HR  CORPORATE RECRUITER

6261 KATELLA AVE, SUITE 2B

CYPRESS, CA 90630

FAX: 714-229-6183

EMAIL: hrtoyotires@toyotires.com

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