District Sales Manager

As a District Sales Manager at Akebono Brake Corporation, you will report to the National Sales Manager and implement sales and training initiatives to support the North American distribution network, professional installers, fleets, and Jobbers.

Responsibilities include:

• Building and maintaining relationships with distribution partners, professional installers, jobbers, and local fleets
• Managing customer relationships to drive sustainable, long-term profitable sales
• Executing the Akebono Sales strategy to drive product awareness, customer engagement, and sales growth
• Providing weekly sales and activity reports to the National Sales Manager
• Cultivating relationships with existing and prospective customers
• Identifying and developing new business opportunities
• Providing inventory management guidance
• Gathering and communicating market intelligence
• Managing company expenses and prioritizing time, travel, and customer activities
• Processing and supporting warranty claims

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university
• 5 years of automotive parts sales experience
• Experience with automotive braking systems is preferred

You will need to be highly motivated, organized, and willing to travel extensively (up to 75%).