District Operations Manager

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Job Summary:
Provides support to dealerships in assigned market area to maximize new vehicle sales, profitability and customer satisfaction. Coordinates and assists in sales, training, advertising and implementation of market representation activities. Takes leadership role in prospecting, qualifying and filling open points within in the metro district. Assists Regional Sales Manager in preparation of market representation plans and studies. Influences and partners with regional staff and across departmental boundaries to provide business solutions. Focuses on continuous improvement through process and develops improvement plans with regional Customer Satisfaction team.

Job Duties:
? Produces revenue through wholesale sales of new vehicles, Certified Pre-Owned vehicles, accessories, extended warranties, and promotion materials to franchised dealerships. Assists dealers in selecting appropriate inventory level and vehicle mix.
? Identifies dealerships? financial and operational deficiencies and make recommendations to dealer management for improved performance, including sales pay plans, processes, etc.
? Ensures dealers adhere to franchise operating standards and takes corrective actions to improve Mazda?s market representation.
? Assists dealers in developing advertising and merchandising strategies to effectively promote and sell Mazda vehicles.
? Inform dealers on new products, product and company developments, incentives and promotions.
? Develops and conducts retail sales process and product knowledge training. Trains dealership personnel in effective customer relations techniques and e-commerce.
? Develops major metro market plans which include optimal location of dealers, ideal candidate solicitation, and strategies to most effectively execute plans. Assists Region Dealer Development Department with buy/sells, terminations and open point start ups.
? Identify return on investment by planning and implementing district marketing funds.
? Assess current business, determine performance management measures, and implement change.






Qualifications:
? Bachelor?s degree in business administration, marketing, or related discipline preferred (or equivalent experience)
? 5+ years related experience in the Automotive Industry
? Ability to plan, organize, and manage assigned district
? Experience in Dealer Development of Automotive Dealerships required
? Knowledge of basic automotive technology and sales methods, principles and techniques
? Knowledge of accounting and finance related to analyzing and interpreting financial statements and market analyses
? High level of communication, both orally and in writing
? Strategic thinker with the ability to assess current business and implement meaningful change
? Establish and maintain effective relationships with dealers, staff and senior management
? Computer knowledge including spreadsheet and internet applications


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