District Sales Manager - Powersports - Oregon/ Washington

$85,000 - $89,000/Yr

Kawasaki

Full-time - Mid Level

Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers

About the position

The District Sales Manager for Powersports in Oregon/Washington is responsible for driving sales and establishing relationships with dealers in the assigned territory. This role involves soliciting new dealer prospects, providing product training, ensuring compliance with Kawasaki's policies, and engaging in marketing initiatives to enhance brand visibility and sales performance. The position requires significant travel to meet with dealers and participate in corporate events, trade shows, and local activities.

Responsibilities

• Travel within assigned territory to call on existing and potential new dealer prospects.
• Solicit dealers for the wholesale of vehicles, parts, and accessories.
• Ensure dealership personnel are aware of and utilizing Kawasaki's dealer support programs.
• Provide ongoing product and sales training to the dealer network.
• Confirm dealership personnel are participating in Kawasaki's online training courses.
• Travel to dealers with demo models to educate and ride with dealer staff.
• Verify that Kawasaki's brand identification and products are displayed appropriately at dealerships.
• Ensure dealers adhere to the policies set forth in Kawasaki's Sales and Service agreement.
• Attend corporate meetings, trade shows, and support local events within the assigned territory.
• Engage dealers in regional and national marketing programs.
• Complete various reports to keep the corporate office informed about competitive information and market conditions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) or equivalent from a four-year college preferred; High school diploma or GED is mandatory.
• Minimum five years related experience and/or training in a sales environment, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and organize multiple, competing tasks effectively.
• Detail-oriented and deadline-driven.
• Energetic and enthusiastic team player.
• Ability to trailer a vehicle, including loading and unloading demo units.
• Must have or be willing to obtain a motorcycle endorsement on driver's license.
• Skillset to develop and maintain strong relationships with dealer principals and staff members.
• Solid knowledge and experience with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Tableau, Cognos, and Access Compass software.

Benefits

• Base Salary Range: $85,000.00 - $89,000.00