Asst Mgr, Regional Sales

What Makes a Honda, is Who makes a Honda

Honda has a clear vision for the future, and it’s a joyful one. We are looking for individuals with the skills, courage, persistence, and dreams that will help us reach our future-focused goals. At our core is innovation. Honda is constantly innovating and developing solutions to drive our business with record success. We strive to be a company that serves as a source of “power” that supports people around the world who are trying to do things based on their own initiative and that helps people expand their own potential. To this end, Honda strives to realize “the joy and freedom of mobility” by developing new technologies and an innovative approach to achieve a “zero environmental footprint.”

We are looking for qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, continuous improvement values, and a strong work ethic to join our team.

If your goals and values align with Honda’s, we want you to join our team to Bring the Future!

Job Purpose

Assistant Zone Sales Manager will assist with achieving Field Office Business Objectives, primarily focused on sales targets for both New and Certified vehicles, customer satisfaction, and brand retention. This position will also be responsible for assisting with development of the skills and competencies of the Zone field sales associates.

Key Accountabilities

Motivate, encourage, lead, and develop the District Sales Manager team.

Establish strong relationships with Dealership personnel to gain regular feedback on the business environment, assist with wholesale objectives, and prompt action to improve Dealership performance.

Monitor and track objectives for new retail, certified retail, and market, and develop solutions to address Dealership/Market performance concerns.

Engage Dealership Advertising Associations to maximize budget, address market concerns, and ensure alignment with National objectives.

Assist in the development of Programs that will both elevate sales pace and target inventory concerns.

Assist the District Sales Manager team in implementing an effective Incentives strategy.

Assist Zone Sales Manager with pursuing and tracking all other business targets as defined by National/Zone business priorities.

Monitor and track allocation performance to achieve wholesale objectives.

Qualifications, Experience, and Skills

4-year Bachelor degree, business/economics relevant degree preferred

Equivalent job experience and proven leadership capabilities and skill

Extensive knowledge of and experience with PC based tools and applications

7-10 years of experience in sales related environment

Experience with being a member of a team that is focused on total team achievement.

Strong desire to lead and develop individual team members.

Working knowledge of the automotive retail environment preferred.

Proficiency in al MS Office applications (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)

Working Conditions

This is a developmental and possible rotational position. Incumbents could rotate with AZM–Market Retention positions in the field and/or Assistant Manager positions at the National office. Willingness to rotate positions and relocate to the corporate office is necessary.

What differentiates Honda and makes us an employer of choice?

Total Rewards:

Competitive Base Salary (pay will be based on several variables that include, but not limited to geographic location, work experience, etc.)

Regional Bonus (when applicable)

Manager Lease Car Program (No Cost - Car, Maintenance, and Insurance included)

Industry-leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx)

Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, shutdown

Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

401K Plan with company match + additional contribution

Relocation assistance (if eligible)

Career Growth:

Advancement Opportunities

Career Mobility

Education Reimbursement for Continued learning

Training and Development Programs

Additional Offerings:

Lifestyle Account

Childcare Reimbursement Account

Elder Care Support

Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment

Wellbeing Program

Community Service and Engagement Programs

Product Programs

Free Drinks Onsite

Honda is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.