Commercial Fleet Area Manager- Illinois
Stellantis, Chicago, IL, United States
Overview
The Commercial Area Manager (CAM) is a revenue generating sales position responsible for the direct sales of Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, and Fiat Cars, SUV, Minivans, and Ram Trucks and Vans to dealers, large commercial fleet and small business customers, maximizing sales and revenue with existing commercial customers while developing new business with prospective accounts.
The CAM develops the sales strategies to support the established targets in the region. Responsibilities include maintaining and building volume with existing commercial customers, developing strategies to conquest new accounts, implementing and maintaining consistent prospecting methods, developing strategies to overcome customer objections and provide solutions, and providing customers with accurate and timely updates on Stellantis programs including VIP, incentives, Service Net, etc.
The CAM will work closely with dealers to obtain dealership advertising and marketing commitments, demonstrate commercial sales opportunities and revenue streams (in all departments), and act as a liaison to support dealers and commercial businesses. They will train and support the dealership’s commercial account department so they can support small, medium and larger sized fleet customers. They will manage and provide consultation on the dealership\'s inventory, work with the Area Sales Manager and Ram Area Manager to ensure availability for the right commercial product to the right local users and serve as the primary local contact for commercial bailment pools.
In addition, the CAM is responsible for providing accurate and fiscally responsible Volume Incentive Program proposals, developing effective local events to promote product awareness and sales, providing accurate monthly forecasts of production requirements and supporting commercial initiatives and promoting fiscal responsibility. The candidate will hold quarterly meetings within the region of responsibility, ensure commercial sales are reported correctly by performing audits and making corrections where appropriate.
This position requires the development of strong working relationships with commercial management representatives and with second stage manufactures and up fitters, and dealerships supporting local commercial events and organizations, providing input on future product content and process changes to maximize competitiveness and managing multiple priorities and aggressive timelines.
Salary:
98,600 - 147,800, pay will depend on several factors including experience and location of position
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor\'s degree
5+ years of experience in business-to-business sales
Must live or be willing to relocate to Illinois region, preferably commutable to Chicago
Experience working in the automotive or fleet environment
Excel in building positive working relationships
Self-motivated with demonstrated ability to achieve goals under minimal supervision
Willing and able to travel up to 60% of the time
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge or experience with dealership commercial sales processes
OEM field sales experience related to commercial market segment and products
Automotive background in a fleet management environment
Business-to-Business (B2B) sales experience is a plus
Commercial vehicle product knowledge
Experience/relationship/understanding of Bailment Pool and/or commercial equipment Upfitters
Strong negotiating skills
Our Benefits
Comprehensive Health & Well-being Coverage
Family Building Benefit
Generous Paid Time Off
Competitive Retirement Savings Plans
Income Protection & Insurance Options
Company Vehicle Lease Program
Support for Your Growth and Giving Back
We believe in investing in your future and your passions: tuition reimbursement, student loan refinancing programs, and 18 paid volunteer hours each year to make a difference in your community.
When you join us, you’re not just building a career — you’re joining a company that supports you, inside and outside of work.
At Stellantis, we assess candidates based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We welcome applications from all people without regard to sex, age, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or any characteristic protected by law. We believe that diverse teams reflect our identity as a global company, enabling us to better address the evolving needs of our customers and care for our future.
EOE / Disability / Veteran
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The Commercial Area Manager (CAM) is a revenue generating sales position responsible for the direct sales of Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, and Fiat Cars, SUV, Minivans, and Ram Trucks and Vans to dealers, large commercial fleet and small business customers, maximizing sales and revenue with existing commercial customers while developing new business with prospective accounts.
The CAM develops the sales strategies to support the established targets in the region. Responsibilities include maintaining and building volume with existing commercial customers, developing strategies to conquest new accounts, implementing and maintaining consistent prospecting methods, developing strategies to overcome customer objections and provide solutions, and providing customers with accurate and timely updates on Stellantis programs including VIP, incentives, Service Net, etc.
The CAM will work closely with dealers to obtain dealership advertising and marketing commitments, demonstrate commercial sales opportunities and revenue streams (in all departments), and act as a liaison to support dealers and commercial businesses. They will train and support the dealership’s commercial account department so they can support small, medium and larger sized fleet customers. They will manage and provide consultation on the dealership\'s inventory, work with the Area Sales Manager and Ram Area Manager to ensure availability for the right commercial product to the right local users and serve as the primary local contact for commercial bailment pools.
In addition, the CAM is responsible for providing accurate and fiscally responsible Volume Incentive Program proposals, developing effective local events to promote product awareness and sales, providing accurate monthly forecasts of production requirements and supporting commercial initiatives and promoting fiscal responsibility. The candidate will hold quarterly meetings within the region of responsibility, ensure commercial sales are reported correctly by performing audits and making corrections where appropriate.
This position requires the development of strong working relationships with commercial management representatives and with second stage manufactures and up fitters, and dealerships supporting local commercial events and organizations, providing input on future product content and process changes to maximize competitiveness and managing multiple priorities and aggressive timelines.
Salary:
98,600 - 147,800, pay will depend on several factors including experience and location of position
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor\'s degree
5+ years of experience in business-to-business sales
Must live or be willing to relocate to Illinois region, preferably commutable to Chicago
Experience working in the automotive or fleet environment
Excel in building positive working relationships
Self-motivated with demonstrated ability to achieve goals under minimal supervision
Willing and able to travel up to 60% of the time
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge or experience with dealership commercial sales processes
OEM field sales experience related to commercial market segment and products
Automotive background in a fleet management environment
Business-to-Business (B2B) sales experience is a plus
Commercial vehicle product knowledge
Experience/relationship/understanding of Bailment Pool and/or commercial equipment Upfitters
Strong negotiating skills
Our Benefits
Comprehensive Health & Well-being Coverage
Family Building Benefit
Generous Paid Time Off
Competitive Retirement Savings Plans
Income Protection & Insurance Options
Company Vehicle Lease Program
Support for Your Growth and Giving Back
We believe in investing in your future and your passions: tuition reimbursement, student loan refinancing programs, and 18 paid volunteer hours each year to make a difference in your community.
When you join us, you’re not just building a career — you’re joining a company that supports you, inside and outside of work.
At Stellantis, we assess candidates based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We welcome applications from all people without regard to sex, age, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or any characteristic protected by law. We believe that diverse teams reflect our identity as a global company, enabling us to better address the evolving needs of our customers and care for our future.
EOE / Disability / Veteran
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