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Area Sales Manager- New York

Job Type Full-time Description *Kinetic Advantage is a dynamic independent floorplan company led by trusted industry veterans. Our core focus is helping our Independent Dealer customers and team members succeed while providing them with an exceptional and engaging user experience. We are committed to forging strong partnerships through transparent communication and simple, innovative solutions. We provide our customers and team members with the support and tools they need to grow throughout their journey.*

**Job Summary:**

The Area Sales Manager (ASM) is a key business development role for Kinetic Advantage and one of the initial points of contact for Kinetic Advantage with prospective dealers in our markets. The ASM is responsible for supporting our Dealer Relationship Managers (DRM) by establishing relationships between Kinetic Advantage and Independent Dealerships within their assigned region and driving new dealer applications, activations, and flooring volume. To ensure success, Kinetic Advantage will provide you with the training, programs, and technology needed to help you and Kinetic Advantage achieve its dealer growth and activation goals. When our dealers succeed, you will succeed.

**Responsibilities:**

Prospect and qualify new dealers via the phone, lot visits, auction visits and referrals in your assigned region

Work closely with your assigned Dealer Development Specialist (DDS) to establish market visit plans and ensure proper

dealer call coordination to establish interest prior to market visits

Attend auctions in your assigned region to promote Kinetic Advantage and drive new floorplan applications, activations,

and loans

Attend State Independent Dealer Association meetings to promote Kinetic Advantage to its members

Establish partnerships with complimentary businesses within your region to develop a referral program

Consistently achieve daily/weekly/monthly goals for calls made, dealer applications submitted, dealer activations and floor

planned unit goals

Maintain a consistent follow-up process and ensure all prospective dealer leads and contacts are updated in the system

Communicate and strategize with ASMs and DRMs to review target areas and dealers to ensure market and company goals

are achieved

Compile and review new dealer application package and complete new dealer profile form for submittal to underwriting

Provide excellent customer service from initial communication with dealer through to application submittal, approval,

activation, and onboarding

Stay abreast on competitors and their programs within your region by reading industry trade publications, speaking with

dealers, and obtaining promotional programs from the markets

Provide dealer and market feedback to Regional Vice President of National Sales to provide insight and continuous

improvement to our services and customer experience

Performs all other duties as assigned

Requirements **Education and Experience:**

Bachelors degree preferred

Prior experience working in or with auto dealerships

Automotive Industry experience and knowledge

Floorplan Auto Finance experience preferred

**Requirements**

Strong presentation and negotiation skills

Ability to effectively develop and maintain strong business relationships

Ability to work independently

Ability to align with the companys vision and ongoing initiatives

Consultative Sales Approach

Consistent Top Sales Performer with a hunter mentality

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment

Proficient with Microsoft Office 365 or related software

Strong Customer focus

Valid drivers license

**Physical Requirements:**

Must be able to communicate clearly

Ability to ride in cars during Market visits for extended periods

Must be able to move objects up to 50 pounds

Required to be able to travel for extended periods of time (greater than 4 hours)

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will, at times, be subject to outside environmental conditions

Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards

This job description reflects essential functions of this position but is subject to change at any time and does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.

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