Senior District Sales Manager

As a Senior District Sales Manager at Affinitiv, you will be responsible for leading sales strategies and driving growth within your assigned district. This will include cultivating relationships with dealerships, analyzing data to inform decision-making, and ensuring your team meets and exceeds sales targets. You'll play a pivotal role in collaborating with marketing to align strategies, providing training to sales staff, and monitoring industry trends to keep Affinitiv ahead of the curve.

To be considered for the Senior District Sales Manager position at Affinitiv, candidates typically need a bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or a related field, alongside a proven track record of sales success in a similar industry. We also look for strong communication skills, leadership experience, and the ability to analyze data-driven insights to enhance sales performance.

At Affinitiv, the work culture is innovative and collaborative, emphasizing flexibility through our Work from Here program. Senior District Sales Managers enjoy the benefits of remote work while still being able to connect in person for meetings and team-building activities. We foster an environment that values diversity, equality, and mutual respect, ensuring all employees feel included and empowered.

Senior District Sales Managers at Affinitiv can expect a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance effective from day one. Additionally, you can look forward to a 401K plan, generous paid time off, and opportunities for professional development. We believe in supporting our employees both in and out of the workplace to ensure a balanced lifestyle.

The Senior District Sales Manager plays a critical role in boosting Affinitiv's automotive marketing success by leading sales initiatives and developing strong relationships with dealerships. By leveraging their industry knowledge and understanding of the automotive customer lifecycle, they help implement effective sales strategies, drive engagement, and ultimately enhance the overall customer experience.

Highlight your past experience in managing teams, discussing specific strategies you've implemented to drive sales success and how you motivated your team to meet targets.

Discuss your methods for organization, such as using CRM tools, setting weekly goals, and regularly assessing leads to ensure optimum follow-ups.

Share innovative and data-driven strategies tailored to the automotive industry, including market analysis and customer engagement tactics to boost sales.

Present a specific example that highlights your problem-solving skills, showing resilience and a proactive approach to overcoming obstacles.

Explain the importance of communication and collaboration between departments and share instances where you've successfully aligned strategies for better outcomes.

Discuss how you utilize data analytics to inform your sales tactics, understanding customer behavior, and refining your approach continuously.

Emphasize your interpersonal skills, outlining techniques for nurturing long-term partnerships, such as regular check-ins and personalized engagement.

Demonstrate your proactive mindset by talking about how you stay informed on industry shifts and how you’ve adjusted sales strategies accordingly.

Provide examples of motivational techniques you’ve used, such as incentive programs, recognition, or professional development opportunities that encourage peak performance.

Share a case study that illustrates your strategic thinking, planning, execution, and positive results from a previous sales campaign.