District Business Manager, Southern Region

Brunswick Boat Group • Knoxville, TN

1d • $84,500 - $123,900

About The Position

The District Business Manager (DBM) for Lund Boats and Thunder Jet Boats is responsible for establishing and building profitable market share in the region. Candidates must currently reside in the region they support. At Brunswick, we have passion for our work and a distinct ability to deliver. Diversity of thought and experiences is fundamental when imagining the unimaginable. Certain skillsets/experiences are necessary; however, others can be developed along the way. Next is Now! We value growth and development, recognizing that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Minimum of 5 years in sales or sales management, preferably in the marine or power sports industry.
• Demonstrated experience in managing distribution channels and dealer networks.
• Strong analytic skills to use data/internal tools to help Dealers increase sales and profits
• Experience with territory management and customer call planning.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint e-marketing skills required.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
• Understanding of basic financial statements (Income, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow.)
• Proficiency with problem analysis and resolution at both strategic and functional level.
• Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities
• Willingness to travel up to 80%.

Responsibilities

• Meet or exceed sales objectives while maintaining acceptable gross margins.
• Grow market share of brands and products assigned for territory.
• Establish and manage yearly dealer sales targets and provide the company with accurate sales and inventory forecasts.
• Plan and execute territory sales plans and strategies as part of overall company strategy.
• Establish and maximize strong dealer and customer relationships.
• Assist brands in product development, pricing and retail and wholesale incentive programs.
• Carry-out brand-specific training programs for dealers when required.
• Provide input into product materials, including catalogs, brochures, website content, boat shows and other marketing events.
• Assist brands and dealers with event planning and execution, including boat shows, dealer open-houses and other similar events.
• Create dealer-specific marketing plans for each territory in the region. This also may include teaching the dealer how to maximize investment through e-marketing, etc.
• Support communication across Brunswick business units, particularly Mercury Marine and other Brunswick boat companies.
• Provide company with accurate and timely competitive information.

Benefits

• In addition to base pay, this position is eligible for commission.
• This position is eligible to participate in Brunswick's comprehensive and high-quality benefits offerings, including medical, dental, vision, paid vacation, 401k (up to 4% match), Health Savings Account (with company contribution), well-being program, product purchase discounts and much more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees