Channel Sales Manager

Inside the Role
The District Sales Manager is a field-based position that works directly with DTNA's dealer partners to support the sale of new Freightliner and Western Star trucks in vocational applications.

Responsibilities

Promote the sale of Freightliner and Western Star Trucks through direct dealer and customer contact.

Work with dealers and customers to understand transactional details around the purchase or lease of commercial vehicles, and make logical and supportable pricing recommendations.

Assist dealers in planning and achievement of sales objectives.

Monitor and report district dealer and region dealer sales performance.

Assist dealer management with sales forecasts, budgets, inventory planning, training and achievement of sales objectives.

Effectively communicate and serve as liaison between dealers/customers and support departments.

Assist dealers with schedule and other sales coordination activities.

Provide technical sales and/or business management expertise to resolve difficult situations or conditions.

Provide information with facing field managers in Parts, Service and Distribution Development.

Ensure that every effort is made to develop dealers in a way that will maximize their efficiency and profitability.

Compensation and Benefits
Position offers a starting salary range of

$128,000–$164,000 USD

based on knowledge, skills, and experience. Benefits include a 401(k) company contribution with match up to 8% as well as non‑elective contribution of 3‑7% depending on age; starting at 4 weeks paid vacation; 13+ calendar holidays; 8 weeks paid parental leave; employee assistance program; comprehensive healthcare plans and wellness programs; onsite fitness (at some locations); tuition assistance; volunteer paid time off; short‑term and long‑term disability plans.

Knowledge You Should Bring

BS/BA and prefer 5‑7 years of relevant experience or 8 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree.

Expected travel is 50‑75% required.

Proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel.

Field position requiring self‑management skills in travel, time and managing priorities.

Excellent attention to detail and strong follow‑through.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Exceptional Candidates Might Have

Ability to relocate to District 2E (Northern Illinois, Southern Wisconsin, Eastern Iowa) strongly preferred.

8+ years of related experience preferred.

Sales experience and/or experience working within the DTNA dealer network preferred.

Product knowledge preferred.

Where We Work
This position is open to applicants who can work in (or relocate to) Des Moines, IA or Milwaukee, WI. Relocation assistance for this position is available when the selected candidate meets eligibility criteria.

Schedule Type
Remote

Additional Information

This position is

not open for Visa sponsorship

or to existing Visa holders.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work permanently in the country the position is located in at the time of application.

Final candidate must successfully complete a criminal background check.

Final candidate may be required to successfully complete a pre‑employment drug screen.

Contractors, professional services, or other contingent workers should confirm with their local agency if they are eligible to apply for FTE positions.

EEO - Disabled/Veterans.

Daimler Truck North America is committed to workforce inclusion and providing an environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, age, marital status, family relationship, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender and transitioning status), genetic information, or veteran status.

Accessibility Information
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