Area Sales Manager - Central Business Center (Louisiana)

at  FCA

As a key member of the Business Center team, this role focuses on optimizing retail operations and driving Stellantis vehicle Sales. Reporting directly to the Regional Lead, the incumbent will oversee various strategic initiatives and collaborate closely with field teams and dealers. In addition to managing a team of Area Sales Managers to drive the region towards achieving our targets, this role will also be responsible for directly supporting the largest and most critical dealers within their assigned territory.
Primary responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to:
Coordination of all retail activities within their assigned territory
Managing top dealers within their assigned territory to continuously drive increased sales
Supervising the Area Sales Managers to ensure the BC’s business plan and targets are met on a daily basis
Understanding the competitive environment
Ensuring EV Readiness between our internal Sales team and our Dealers
Working closely with the Regional Lead on local incentive and network strategy to increase brand awareness and maximize sales
Maintaining strong awareness of local competitive marketing activities, and working closely with the business center, develop measures to respond to those competitive activities, and proactively address opportunities for sales and share increases
Improving and enhancing the customers’ shopping, buying, and ownership experience through dealer network
Work closely with the Field Service, Parts and Network Development Operations to enhance the overall effectiveness of each functional area within the BC

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree
Must live in Louisiana or be willing to relocate for this and future positions
5 + years of experience in the automotive industry
2 + years of sales management experience and /or sales experience in a metro market
Supply chain experience, Field operations or marketing experience
Must have a clear understanding of the field’s role in driving retail sales, wholesale and profitability for the company
Proven track record of driving sales growth
Ability to evaluate/provide constructive feedback from dealer contacts
Strong written and oral communications
Ability to multi-task and organize priorities
Leadership and training expertise
Strategic forward planning
EOE / Disability / Veteran
At Stellantis, we assess candidates based on qualifications, merit and business needs. We welcome applications from people of all gender identities, age, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation and disability. Diverse teams will allow us to better meet the evolving needs of our customers and care for our future.
Our benefits reflects the FCA commitment to helping you reach your personal and professional goals. In addition to an environment that promotes career development, we offer benefits for a healthy lifestyle and a rewarding future, designed to take care of you and your family, in various stages of life.
As a global company, our employee packages will vary by country, customary norms and the legal entity into which you are hired

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