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Dealer Tire

Outside Account Manager (Columbus ,OH)

Dealer Tire, Frankfort, Kentucky, United States

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Outside Account Manager (Columbus)

– Dealer Tire

We’re Dealer Tire, a family‑owned, international distributor of tires and parts established in 1918 in Cleveland, OH. We’re laser focused on helping the world’s largest and most trusted auto manufacturers grow their tire business. We’ve sold more than 60 million tires to date and we’re looking for driven individuals to join our team.

Base Pay Range $69,800 – $87,100

Targeted Annual Commission $21,600

Key Responsibilities

Manage portfolio to meet sales and productivity goals across parts and service products.

Build and nurture relationships with dealership management to secure commitment to plans.

Create awareness and communicate key initiatives and program value.

Implement Dealer Tire solutions that match dealership needs and communicate value.

Develop and deliver market review plans to identify outcomes and future needs.

Communicate strategy, goals, and expected action plans to drive results internally and externally.

Collaborate with the operational team for pre‑commitment, in‑dealership, and post‑meeting follow‑up.

Diagnose, analyze, and develop action plans to improve dealership performance.

Develop business through collaboration with OEM regional contacts and program resources.

Maintain consistent monthly contact schedule with dealers.

Track all activity and account information in Salesforce.

Submit contact reports, forecasts, itineraries, and expense reports to sales management.

Operational Management

Coordinate activities and engage operational roles to meet dealership needs.

Diagnose opportunities and determine investment and ROI for each dealership.

Implement processes and elements across the service lane.

Drive service advisor effectiveness and overall retail strategies through coaching and training.

Identify training needs of dealership staff.

Assist dealerships with Effective Selling Strategy through strategies and tactics.

Conduct market competitive shop and analysis to provide price information and positioning.

Work with Service Manager and Parts Manager to determine product screen and set competitive pricing.

Analyze inventory and collaborate to determine product mix and inventory levels.

Optimize merchandising components with the dealership.

Share industry trends and best practices for continuous improvement.

Use data and analytics to review performance and facilitate meetings.

Resolve customer service issues related to any account activity.

Position Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.

Minimum 3 years of experience in retail automotive operations or related environment.

Prior experience selling and project managing a book of business.

Strong organizational and prioritization skills.

Full understanding of all sales process aspects (inventory, inspection, training, selling/retaining) and ability to negotiate and close deals.

Excellent communication with dealership and Dealer Tire internal stakeholders.

Located in assigned territory.

Proficient with Microsoft Office.

Strong critical thinking and ability to add value quickly.

Strong customer relationship skills with ability to sell at the top.

Meet Dealer Tire’s Motor Vehicle Record Policy and Company Vehicle Fleet Policy requirements.

Competencies Required

Critical Thinking

Customer Focus

Diagnostic Skills

InfluenceIndustry/Product Knowledge

Operational Excellence

Portfolio Management

Results Orientation

Trusted Advisor

Value Selling

Physical Requirements

Standing for long periods.

Frequent bending, crouching, and twisting.

Extensive driving and traveling to customer accounts (up to 80%).

Travel by vehicle and/or airplane.

Occasional lifting up to 50 pounds.

Drug Policy

Dealer Tire is a drug‑free environment. All applicants must pass a pre‑employment drug screening before beginning work.

Random drug testing will be conducted. Refer to the employee handbook for details.

Benefits An amazing opportunity to join a growing organization built on the efforts of hard‑working, innovative, and team‑oriented people. The compensation package may include commission, bonus, or profit sharing. We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefit package, including paid time off, medical, dental, vision, and a 401(k) match (50% on the dollar up to 7% of employee contribution).

EOE Statement Dealer Tire is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status or disability in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

ADA Disclosure: Any candidate who may need accommodation to complete the application due to a disability should contact Dealer Tire’s Human Resources Department at 1‑800‑933‑2537 x6550.

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