Metro Area Sales Manager

The Metro Area Sales Manager coordinates with Stellantis brands and Kansas City area dealers to drive retail development, forecast vehicle-line sales, and optimize regional production scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary liaison between Stellantis and its dealer network to support comprehensive retail development initiatives across the metro area.
• Project and track retail sales targets by vehicle line to align with strategic objectives.
• Ensure dealer purchase orders reflect current market demand to minimize overages and gaps.
• Oversee monthly vehicle scheduling to maximize production capacity and efficiency across the region.
• Assess the minimum sales responsibility (MSR) and provide guidance on opportunities to raise performance.
• Examine dealer financial statements and advise on actionable steps to improve retail operations.
• Align advertising and marketing efforts with corporate messaging and branding standards.
• Maintain appropriate levels of sales satisfaction across all participating dealerships.
• Inspire and coach independent dealer entrepreneurs to higher performance while achieving internal targets.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree is required.
• A minimum of four years in sales or marketing roles.
• Resident of or near Kansas City, MO, or willingness to relocate to the area.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast paced sales environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office tools.
• Experience working in a new car automotive dealership setting.
• Strong multitasking capabilities in a dynamic work environment.
• Proven ability to build and maintain positive working relationships.
• An entrepreneurial mindset with a history of leadership and achievement.
• Self-driven with a track record of meeting or exceeding goals.

Technologies

• Microsoft Suite

Basic Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• At least four years of sales or marketing experience.
• Lives in or near Kansas City, Missouri, or is willing to relocate to the area.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast paced sales environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite applications.
• Experience within a new car automotive dealership environment.
• Strong multitasking ability in a fast paced setting.
• Demonstrated ability to build positive working relationships.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a proven leadership track record.
• Self-motivated with a demonstrated history of achieving goals.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in an automotive dealership environment.
• Comfortable multitasking in a fast moving work environment.
• Track record of building positive working relationships.
• Demonstrated entrepreneurial leadership and achievement.
• Self-driven with a proven ability to reach goals.