District Sales Manager - Houston (Gastonia, US, 28054)

Role Summary

This is a Remote position to be based  in the Greater Houston, TX area.

• No Visa sponsorships are available for this position.
• No relocation option is available for this position. The right candidate currently resides within the stated region.

The MANN+HUMMEL District Sales Manager is responsible for sales of WIX FILTER and MANN FILTER products by providing sales leadership and account development within the greater market area of East Texas and the Gulf Region.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Meet or exceed sales and financial objectives assigned as annual sales quotas and budgets

  Maintain prompt, accurate and complete communications via telephone, e-mail and written reports, required business forms and other business materials required by internal and external customers

  Must be knowledgeable in general business mathematics and develop an understanding of discount structures, programs, promotional discounts and reporting programs used in the industry

  Manage customer relationships and interaction through use of Salesforce CRM

  Participate in customer business reviews and planning sessions

  Must maintain accurate records

  Identify and follow up on new sales opportunities

  Coordinate and /or conduct sales, training and customer meetings

  Must maintain MANN+HUMMEL customer-service standards and professionally resolve problems using sound and ethical judgment

  Evaluate market trends and gather competitive information, identify trends that effect current and future growth of sales and profitability. Develop understanding of the trends and issues likely to impact theses customers, the market and their business

  Complete Fleet Surveys

  Participate in customer inventories, changeovers and inventory relocations

  Continuously update job knowledge and skills

  Extensive daily business travel, some overnight travel and must be strategically located within their assigned geographic district

REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree, OR 5+ years of successful general outside sales experience

Required Skills:

• Must be able to achieve sales goals while using sound business management, customer management, building customer relationships, negotiation, sales planning and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (especially Excel)
• Ability to conduct product training and implement new ideas
• Excellent verbal, written and presentation communication skills
• Up to 65% travel (Domestic/Regional)
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• SalesForce or other CRM experience
• Automotive / truck / bus / off-road equipment / industrial aftermarket sales experience is a plus

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