District Sales Manager - Houston (Gastonia, US, 28054)

Role Summary This is a Remote position to be based in the Greater Houston, TX area. No Visa sponsorships are available for this position. No relocation option is available for this position. The right candidate currently resides within the stated region. The MANN+HUMMEL District Sales Manager is responsible for sales of WIX FILTER and MANN FILTER products by providing sales leadership and account development within the greater market area of East Texas and the Gulf Region. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Meet or exceed sales and financial objectives assigned as annual sales quotas and budgets Maintain prompt, accurate and complete communications via telephone, e-mail and written reports, required business forms and other business materials required by internal and external customers Must be knowledgeable in general business mathematics and develop an understanding of discount structures, programs, promotional discounts and reporting programs used in the industry Manage customer relationships and interaction through use of Salesforce CRM Participate in customer business reviews and planning sessions Must maintain accurate records Identify and follow up on new sales opportunities Coordinate and /or conduct sales, training and customer meetings Must maintain MANN+HUMMEL customer-service standards and professionally resolve problems using sound and ethical judgment Evaluate market trends and gather competitive information, identify trends that effect current and future growth of sales and profitability. Develop understanding of the trends and issues likely to impact theses customers, the market and their business Complete Fleet Surveys Participate in customer inventories, changeovers and inventory relocations Continuously update job knowledge and skills Extensive daily business travel, some overnight travel and must be strategically located within their assigned geographic district REQUIREMENTS Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree, OR 5+ years of successful general outside sales experience Required Skills: Must be able to achieve sales goals while using sound business management, customer management, building customer relationships, negotiation, sales planning and problem-solving skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (especially Excel) Ability to conduct product training and implement new ideas Excellent verbal, written and presentation communication skills Up to 65% travel (Domestic/Regional) Valid U.S. Driver’s License Preferred Skills and Experience: SalesForce or other CRM experience Automotive / truck / bus / off-road equipment / industrial aftermarket sales experience is a plus #LI - Remote