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SUMMARY Acts as a business consultant to the retailer on vehicle sales, marketing, customer satisfaction, and profitability. Primary liaison between SOA and the retailer on overall effectiveness of dealer operations. District covers the St. Louis metro, Iowa, and Western Illinois.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES - Maximizes vehicle retail sales and achieve vehicle wholesale objectives.
- Supports Added Security, Certified Pre-Owned Sales.
- Improves customer satisfaction, measured by Owner Loyalty Program (OLP) and Ascent scores.
- Consults with retailer on profitability.
- Achieves port installed accessory objectives.
- Develops retailer internet operations, lead processes and web optimization.
- Completes new retailer installations, orientation for new Sales Managers.
- Assists in enforcement of Retailer Agreement, Minimum Standards, and Addenda.
- Provides 10-day sales estimates and provides weekend business data.
- Consultation on retailer lead management/processes. Trains sales consultants.
- Writes high quality contact reports and Planning for Success action plans.
- Drives enrollments for events, training, and "grass roots" meetings.
- Works as a team with District Parts/Service Managers (DPSMs) and conducts joint retailer contacts as needed.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES - Effective interpersonal skills, strong communicator.
- Positive, professional business ability/acumen.
- Strong passion, drive, and self-motivation, competitive nature to achieve results.
- Capacity for leadership.
- Managing and adapting to change.
- Strong technology skills including Word, Excel, Subaru applications: SBI and iEXAM.
- Prior retail sales experience preferred.
- Excellent presentation skills.
- Must be able to drive automatic and manual transmission vehicles.
- Must possess a valid driver's license and maintain a driving record that satisfies the requirements of SOA Driving Record Evaluation Criteria Policy. Must be approved as an "Authorized Driver" by Risk Management to operate vehicles prior to vehicle operation.
- Some evening and weekend work is required. Travel required (up to 70%)
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: 4-Year College Degree (BA, BS) and 6-8 years' experience
WORK ENVIRONMENT: Lift up to 50 pounds, some evening and weekend work is required.
EDUCATIONAL & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: 4-year college degree (BA, BS) and 6-8 years' experience.
SALARY RANGE: The recruiting base salary range for this full-time position is $92, 100 - $127, 000 / year. Within the range, individual pay is determined by factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. (Internal grade: M1)
WHY JOIN US? In addition to competitive salary, Subaru offers an amazing benefits package that includes:
Total Rewards & Benefits: - Medical, Dental, Vision Plans
- Pension, Profit Sharing, and 401K Match Offerings
- 15 Vacation days, 5 Floating Holidays, and 5 Sick days, and 9 Company Holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement Program: $15, 000 yearly benefit
- Vehicle Discount Programs
Learning & Development: - Professional growth and development opportunities
- Direct partnership with senior leadership
- Formal Mentorship Program
- LinkedIn Learning License
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