Confidential Looking for Dealer Sales Manager / Dealer Development Manager at Canada Full Time

The Dealer Sales Manager plays a crucial role in managing relationships with all dealers in a region, focusing on building partnerships, implementing operations, and driving sales growth.

Responsibilities & Key Activities:

1. Identifying, recruiting, on-boarding, and managing dealer partners within the region.
2. Setting dealer targets by identifying market sales opportunities and providing consulting.
3. Assisting dealership staff in creating and executing standard operations to launch stores.
4. Managing the relationship between with dealers.
5. Working with the leadership team to improve programs that impact dealer performance, providing recommendations for proposed dealership placement, standard operations, and more.
6. Collaborating with internal teams to develop, implement, and measure the performance of US dealers.

The Dealer Development Manager is responsible for cultivating relationships with dealer partners in their region. This position is pivotal in establishing partnerships, overseeing operations, and driving sales growth.

Responsibilities & Key Activities:

1. Identifying, recruiting, and on-boarding dealer partners within the assigned region.
2. Executing on-boarding activities with new dealers in collaboration with internal teams.
3. Setting dealer targets by identifying market sales opportunities and providing consulting services.
4. Assisting dealership staff in developing and executing standard operational procedures for new store launches.
5. Collaborating with the leadership team to enhance programs that affect dealer performance, providing recommendations regarding dealership placement, operational standards, and other relevant areas.
6. Engaging with internal teams to develop, implement, and assess the performance of dealers within the assigned region.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing, Finance, or related discipline.
• 8+ years of progressive work experience in automotive network development or sales and marketing.
• Experience in cultivating relationships with dealers, dealer groups, and general managers.
• Knowledge of dealership activities and the ability to create profit opportunities for dealers.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate and manage well at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to work under pressure and with tight deadlines.
• Executive presence, confidence, and enthusiastic attitude.
• Can-do mindset with high energy and a strong work ethic.
• Demonstrated leadership, team-building, and mentorship skills.