District Sales Manager

WHO WE ARE (OpCo Overview):Matco Tools, a wholly owned subsidiary of Vontier Corporation, is a distributor of quality professional automotive equipment, tools, and toolboxes. Matco began operation in 1946 and, since 1979, has sold products directly to professional mechanics, enthusiasts, and those who value quality tools through a network of independent franchised mobile distributors who operate in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and Canada. Products are also sold to central purchasing operations and other institutional customers through industrial sales representatives and via the internet. Matco is a franchising company, a distribution company, a financing company, a manufacturer of industry leading toolboxes, and a leading supplier of automotive technology solutions employing approximately 600 associates in the United States, Puerto Rico and Canada. For more information on Matco Tools, visit www.matcotools.com.BENEFITSAnnual bonuses/incentives (depending on position)Immediate company benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, etc.)401k with company match401k defined contribution after 1 year of serviceHigh level of employee engagementEmployee discounts15 days vacation + 4 floating holidays + 8 paid holidays Paid maternity & paternity leaveTuition reimbursementStudent loan payment assistanceAnnual Day of Caring for employees to volunteerDiscounts on toolsAnnual team building eventsDescription:Are you often told you have an amazing ability to inspire others, helping lead them to greatness, all with uncompromising personal integrity? If you possess these personal qualities, then consider being an Automotive Sales Manager (District Manager). You'll introduce qualified individuals to our Tool Franchise and help existing Tool Franchise owner/entrepreneurs achieve their dreams for themselves, their family, and their future. Capitalize on your past sales, automotive, sales manager, district manager, sales management, tool, franchise, and/or business ownership experience. Fantastic earnings potential, autonomy, and strong supportit's all here for a Matco Tools Sales Manager. Help Deliver the Dream!WHAT YOU WILL DO The district for this position is located around the Savannah/Augusta/Brunswick/Valdosta/Macon area. Provide daily coaching to 15+ mobile automotive tool distributors/franchisee owners in the field on pre-scheduled customer route sales calls Offer ongoing sales and business management coaching support to distributors Analyze business data prior to sales calls to guide performance, achieve sales goals, and improve overall operations Survey, recruit, and qualify potential franchisee prospects for open territories Present, handle objections, sell Matco's Tool Distribution Franchise to prospects Communicate with corporate customer service, financial services, sales, and other departments, often operating as a liaison between the franchisee and corporate Complete formal business reviews, identify direct cause and effect, provide countermeasures, and recommend implementation of specific, detailed actions Use MS Office for sales management purposes, tracking sales results and automotive tools, and franchisee sales presentations Utilize the Regional Sales Manager, other District Sales Managers, and other Matco sales management professionals to achieve your "Ride, Recruit, and Retain" goals Qualifications:Our Automotive Sales Managers (District Managers) come from a variety of different sales and sales management types of backgrounds. Success does not hinge on a precise work history. What we have learned is that the following factors may enable you to jumpstart your success: You have 5 years of sales experience (required); field/route sales experience, sales management, automotive tool franchise, and/or self-employed business ownership is a plus You have a high school diploma (required); Bachelor's degree is desirable for advancement You must be able to receive product at home and take the product to monthly sales meetings that you host with your franchisees You enjoy working from home, using a company laptop with a wealth of tools and resources You're able to navigate your territory, possessing a valid driver's license and insurance You're able to travel up to 5 hours a day, (with 3 or 4 overnights/month) in your territory, as needed You have excellent verbal communication, presentation skills, and strong sales coaching ability You're a highly disciplined, independent, entrepreneurial, confident, and well-organized self-starter You're a humble, tenacious, professional leader with uncompromising personal integrity You have basic MS Office knowledge (required); intermediate proficiency is a big help You're able to lift up to 50 pounds (with or without reasonable accommodations) at once as well and walk for periods of time while climbing on and off a mobile tool truck The position is a salaried, full-time position that requires a minimum of 40 hours per week and may require more, depending upon circumstances and your personal goals and objectives. #LI-AN1WHO IS VONTIER:WHO IS VONTIERVontier (NYSE: VNT) is a global industrial technology company uniting critical mobility and multi-energy technologies and solutions to meet the needs of a rapidly evolving, more connected mobility ecosystem. Leveraging leading market positions, decades of domain expertise and unparalleled portfolio breadth, Vontier enables the way the world moves - delivering smart, safe, and sustainable solutions to our customers and the planet. Vontier has a culture of continuous improvement built upon the foundation of the Vontier Business System and embraced by over 8,500 colleagues worldwide. Additional information about Vontier is available on the Company's website at www.vontier.com .