Area Sales Manager

Job Summary

The Area Sales Manager (ASM) is the primary sales contact for all assigned warehouse distributors within their area of responsibility and secondary contact for all assigned jobbers. In order to best serve our customers in the assigned territory this contributor should be centrally located within an area that typically spans multiple cities or states. This is a road warrior position that may require travel outside of the assigned area based on business needs. Ideally, the candidate will be located or willing to relocate to the MSP area with the ability to travel from a major airport. 

Primary Duties

• Drive sales, profitability and awareness of Dorman Products with mid-sized traditional customers, within the assigned territory, in support of business plan achievement. 

• In order to increase sales, wWork with current and potential customers to gain new distribution and optimize inventory/deployment within existing categories.  

• Maintain relationships with assigned accounts to make sure that Dorman’s products are properly presented and promoted at each customer.  

• Maintain regular contact with customers and represent Dorman at customer events. 

• Occasionally assist with pull through support such as sales/counterperson training, market blitzes and changeovers.  

• Eyes and ears in the field and proactively communicate any competitive risks, opportunities and new product Ideas back to corporate. 

• Other duties as assigned.  

Qualifications

• High level of competency with the Microsoft Office Suite. 

• Self-starter that thrives in remote office environment. 

• Fact based competitive selling experience and strong presentation skills. 

• Travel Requirement: Ability to travel 50% or more of the time, including weekend travel as needed. 

• Physical Requirement: Capability to lift 250 pounds.  

• Working Conditions: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach, swivel, carry items from one building to another, and speak and actively listen.  Noise level is usually moderate. 

Education / Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business, automotive technology or a related field preferred 

• 5+ years of applicable experience 

• Prior experience working with WDs, Jobbers, or Technicians preferred. 

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