Sales Zone Manager

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?

In this position...

Field Sales Zone Managers play an important role in Ford’s revitalization as a modern, progressive vehicle and mobility services company delivering a trusted customer experience. Candidates should have a passion for the lifetime value of a customer, have strong interpersonal communication skills and be able to make recommendations to drive real-world business decisions.  We are the eyes, ears and voices of Ford, meeting customer demand by delivering the right products to the right dealers at the right time. Use your marketing, sales, and service expertise to turn data-driven insights into innovative solutions that enhance sales and customer loyalty. Join us and be the eyes, ears, and voice of Ford.

What you’ll be able to do:

The focus of this position is to support Dealers in the region to achieve and grow sales market share and wholesale vehicles to support continued sales and share growth. Provide Dealers with Business consulting and handling day to day questions about Ford's programs, advise on improved processes that will lead to greater sales and customer satisfaction within the Dealership.

What you'll do...

•Deliver Ford monthly regional sales, share, and focus audience

•Sales Registration Expectancy

•SE/2a6/ YOY Growth/share

•Increase FBA Sales for current participating Dealers and increase program adoption for those not enrolled.

•Wholesale and Configured Vehicle Wholesale

•Support Dealers to ensure FCP compliance and meet EV Objectives

•Support increased Sales Net Promotor Scores

•Launch integrated services with Dealers and increase Dealer Integrated Services order mix

•Financial performance (profitability, Fin. St. Submission, Capitalization)

Model e sales and infrastructure:

•Communication of programs, events, and training to drive success toward objectives 

•Best Practices and sales tools 

•Dealer Consultation regarding effective implementation of programs and advertising/merchandising (POS) strategies 

You'll have...

•Bachelor’s degree in the following fields of study:

-Business Related (Marketing, Management, Economics, Finance, Communications etc.)

•0-3 years of relevant work experience

•Must be able to relocate now and in the future

•Ability to travel in market that may require overnight travel (i.e. Hotel stays Tuesdays to Fridays)

•Minimum Travel Required: 4 or more days per week to within Region that covers ND, SD, MN, IA, WI and part of NE

•Travel 100+ miles, fly zones may be applicable

•Must have a valid and unrestricted driver's license

Even better, you may have...

•Passion for the automotive industry

•Desire to be part of the ONE Ford team

•Diverse perspectives

•Creative mindset

•Drive for results

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!

As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

• Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage

• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more

• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more

• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases

• Tuition assistance

• Established and active employee resource groups

• Paid time off for individual and team community service

• A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day

• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

This position is a salary grade 5.

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This position is a range of salary grades 5-7 .

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.

Onsite work of up to three days per week may be required for candidates within commuting distance of a Ford hub location. #LI-Hybrid #LI-KJ1

Sales Performance

Deliver Ford monthly regional sales, share, and focus audience

Sales Registration Expectancy

SE/2a6/ YOY Growth/share

Increase FBA Sales for current participating Dealers and increase program adoption for those not enrolled.

Wholesale and Configured Vehicle Wholesale

Support Dealers to ensure FCP compliance and meet EV Objectives

Support increased Sales Net Promotor Scores

Launch integrated services with Dealers and increase Dealer Integrated Services order mix

Financial performance (profitability, Fin. St. Submission, Capitalization)

Model e sales and infrastructure

Communication of programs, events, and training to drive success toward objectives 

Best Practices and sales tools 

Dealer Consultation regarding effective implementation of programs and advertising/merchandising (POS) strategies 

Minimum Requirements

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Bachelor’s degree in the following fields of study:

Business Related (Marketing, Management, Economics, Finance, Communications etc.)

0-3 years of relevant work experience

Must be able to relocate now and in the future

Ability to travel in market that may require overnight travel (i.e. Hotel stays Tuesdays to Fridays)

Minimum Travel Required: 4 or more days per week to within Region that covers ND, SD, MN, IA, WI and part of NE

Travel 100+ miles, fly zones may be applicable

Must have a valid and unrestricted driver's license

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Preferred Requirements

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Passion for the automotive industry

Desire to be part of the ONE Ford team

Diverse perspectives

Creative mindset

Drive for results

Requisition ID : 40843