Model 1 Commercial Vehicles

Regional Sales Director

Model 1 Commercial Vehicles

full-time

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Origin:  • 🇺🇸 United States

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Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Drive tactical sales growth within the region by conducting co-op sales calls with each salesperson on a routine basis
  • Drive high level sales performance across commercial vehicle product lines, focusing on market share, revenue growth and profit margins
  • Identify growth opportunities and potential new markets within the region
  • Conduct market analysis and becomes an industry expert within their region
  • Attain an intimate knowledge of the local competition, their sales strategies, inventory levels/mix, and competitive pricing levels
  • Assist the RVP with quota setting, creating sales forecasts, and monitoring salesperson performance against goals
  • Recruit, develop, and retain a team of regional salespeople; identifying coverage gaps and implementing personnel strategies
  • Take a structured approach to onboarding new salespeople; identify training gaps and implement new training plans
  • Foster a collaborative and motivating work environment that encourages teamwork, creativity, and continuous improvement
  • Provide front line guidance, motivation, and support to the sales team in strategy, negotiation, and closing complex deals
  • Attend high-profile sales meetings with customers; conduct quarterly performance evaluations and monthly coaching
  • Manage a high level of accountability to sales quotas; redirecting efforts to ensure quota attainment
  • Cultivate strong relationships with key customers and partners within the region; manage a subset of high-profile accounts
  • Collaborate with RVP to gather customer input and integrate that message into local go-to-market approaches
  • Participate in industry events, conferences, and trade shows to expand the company's network and brand visibility
  • Prepare regular sales reports, forecasts, and performance metrics for the RVP; collaborate with cross-functional teams
  • Assist the RVP in budgeting and resource management; drive CRM adoption
  • Track performance metrics: regional year-over-year sales revenue, unit sales, profitability growth, market share expansion, new market penetration
  • Monitor team performance, development, and turnover; drive new customer acquisitions

Requirements

  • 5+ years of proven experience in sales leadership roles
  • Experience within a large regional / national dealership atmosphere is a plus
  • Documented ability to precisely forecast and exceed sales targets, driving revenue growth
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate a sales team
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
  • Exceptional organizational and time management abilities
  • Willingness to travel via plane and car within the assigned region approximately 50% - 75% of the time
  • Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field (MBA is a plus)
  • Experience within the commercial vehicle industry or another related industry, including commercial/mid-sized B2B sales
  • Deep knowledge of the commercial vehicle market, including key players, customer segments, and emerging trends is a plus
  • Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret sales data and make data-driven decisions
  • Proficiency with CRM systems and sales processes, including HubSpot CRM