Toyo Tire U.S.A. Corp is looking to hire a results driven Regional Sales Manager who will oversee the Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, and Southern Louisiana territories while maintaining professional relationships with current customers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

Demonstrate a strong understanding of Toyo product line, including features, benefits, warranties, sizing, and applications
Achieve or exceed assigned regional unit and dollar sales goals in all product categories
Make dealer calls
Inform dealers promptly of campaigns and programs
Review dealers’ inventory
Follow up on credit related matters
Assist and encourage dealers to display and advertise Toyo products
Distribute POP material and literature
Assist dealers with sales and marketing programs
Inform dealers of their purchase records YTD vs. last year’s, YTD vs. target, and YTD vs. Toyo volume categories
Solicit orders for all Toyo products as applicable to dealers
Establish a dependable dealer network in all markets within assigned region
Assist management in establishing profit-minded and cost-conscious practices
Develop and maintain good business relationships with major accounts through periodic contacts and proper handling of sales and administrative functions
Active individual solicitation and signing of new passenger and light truck dealers as directed in designated markets
Present detailed competitive information such as products, prices, sales programs, product problems, etc., regularly
Monitor Toyo product performance versus competitors and help identify new product needs for Toyo
Maintain customer contact data for all direct and associate dealers in assigned area in Salesforce.com
Other duties as assigned

At Toyo Tires, our purpose for everything we do is clear: We make tires people love! Our team of talented professionals embody the company’s five core values, which include: Trust, Learn, Tenacity, Ownership, and Empathy. With passion and persistence (Grit), our team makes tires people love.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES POLICY

Toyo/Nitto provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Toyo Tire Holdings of Americas, Inc values the contribution each employee brings to our organization. The starting pay will vary based on a number of factors, including, but not limited to education and experience within the job and/or industry. The salary range listed is what we reasonably expect to compensate generally for candidates that meet the specified qualifications and requirements listed on the specific job description. We provide a competitive compensation package along with a robust benefits program to meet your needs.

The salary range for this position is $87,423.73 to $108,136

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Proven ability to influence others to achieve result
Must be a self-starter
Customer service-oriented mindset, able to build professional relationships
Strong “value add” selling skills through products, programs and services; motivational skills
Proven track record of attaining objectives in tough environments
Strong organizational and time-management skills; ability to prioritize
Passenger and light truck tire product knowledge
Management and budgeting skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Proficient in using Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word)
Ability to travel, with overnight accommodations, at least three (3) nights per week
Must have a valid driver’s license and clean driving history
Ability to follow Company policies and safety guidelines

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Must have a High School diploma or GED. A Bachelor’s degree is preferred. Two or more (2+) years of experience in tire sales or as a tire manufacturer representative. Solid understanding of tire products is required.

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