District Sales Manager
About The Position
Honda has a clear vision for the future, and it’s a joyful one. We are looking for individuals with the skills, courage, persistence, and dreams that will help us reach our future-focused goals. At our core is innovation. Honda is constantly innovating and developing solutions to drive our business with record success. We strive to be a company that serves as a source of “power” that supports people around the world who are trying to do things based on their own initiative and that helps people expand their own potential. To this end, Honda strives to realize “the joy and freedom of mobility” by developing new technologies and an innovative approach to achieve a “zero environmental footprint.” We are looking for qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, continuous improvement values, and a strong work ethic to join our team. If your goals and values align with Honda’s, we want you to join our team to Bring the Future!
Requirements
- 4 year degree in Marketing or Business OR equivalent work experience
- 5+ years of Marine Industry experience
- Expert knowledge of boats and marine equipment
- Relationship Management: Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with dealership partners and internal staff
- Technical Knowledge: Understanding of outboard engines and their applications on boats, including basic technical specifications and benefits.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in selling marine outboard engines or similar technical products is preferred
Responsibilities
- Achieve assigned sales targets within their designated territory by developing and maintaining a strong network of Honda Marine dealers.
- Directly sell Honda outboard motors and rigging components to dealerships.
- Manage account relationships at all levels, from dealer principals to sales personnel.
- Support dealer sales initiatives.
- Represent Honda Marine at key dealership events.
- Oversee dealer co-op advertising programs.
- Regularly report on market and industry trends to drive wholesale and retail sales goals for Honda Marine products.
- Actively identify, engage, and develop new dealer partnerships while expanding and maintaining a strong network of dealer partners in the marine industry.
- Manage and strengthen relationships with existing dealer partners to ensure alignment on objectives and foster long-term collaboration.
- Meet or exceed sales targets for Honda outboard engines and related products through strategic planning and execution.
- Provide regular reports on market trends, competitive analysis, and industry insights to inform sales strategies and decision-making.
- Coordinate and deliver training on Honda Marine products and rigging components to dealer partners, ensuring they are knowledgeable and confident in the product line.
- Represent Honda Marine at key dealer and industry events, trade shows, and dealer meetings to enhance brand visibility and build relationships.
- Assist dealers in utilizing co-op advertising funds effectively to promote Honda Marine products and enhance brand awareness.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Associate degree
