District Sales Manager

Role Summary

Job Description

Company: MANN+HUMMEL

Location: West Michigan (Grand Rapids area)

MANN+HUMMEL is seeking a motivated and customer-focused District Sales Manager to lead sales efforts for WIX FILTER and MANN FILTER products in the West Michigan region. This is a remote position, offering flexibility and the opportunity to work with a diverse range of customers in the automotive aftermarket and related industries.

Main Tasks

• Sales Leadership: Manage and grow sales within your district, meeting or exceeding annual sales quotas and financial objectives.
• Account Development: Identify and capitalize on new sales opportunities, building strong customer relationships.
• Customer Engagement:
• Participate in business reviews and planning sessions with customers.
• Conduct sales training, customer meetings, and fleet surveys.
• Provide prompt, professional resolution to customer issues, maintaining high customer service standards.
• Market Analysis:
• Evaluate market trends, competitive information, and industry challenges to identify growth opportunities.
• Develop insights into market and customer trends affecting sales and profitability.
• Reporting and Record Management:
• Maintain accurate records and communications, including required business forms, reports, and email correspondence.
• Analyze and manage fleet reporting to align with company policies.
• Operational Support: Participate in customer inventories, changeovers, and inventory relocations as needed.
• Travel Requirements: Extensive daily travel within your district, with occasional overnight travel. A company car will be provided for local/regional business use.
  
  

Your Profile

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree OR at least 5 years of relevant sales experience without a degree.
  
  

Preferred Industry Background:

• Automotive aftermarket, heavy-duty, off-road equipment, or related industries.
  
  

Skills:

• Proven ability to meet sales goals using sound business management, customer relationship building, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong communication skills, including verbal, written, and presentation abilities.
• Ability to deliver product training and implement new sales strategies.
• Up to 65% domestic/regional travel required.
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License.
• Experience using Salesforce CRM preferred.
  
  

We offer

Why Join MANN+HUMMEL?

• Flexible Work Environment: Work remotely and manage your own schedule.
• Career Growth: Be part of an innovative, customer-focused team at a leading global filtration company.
• Competitive Benefits: Enjoy quarterly bonuses, a company vehicle, and other perks.