Zone Manager- Houston
About The Position
As a Sales/Ownership Zone Manager, you will support 12-15 dealers on key Sales and Marketing initiatives. The typical work week will include 1 day in the office for team collaboration and 4 days traveling to support in-person dealer meetings. Key areas of focus include delivering Ford monthly regional wholesale/MAP sales, share, and focus audience, Ford Commitment Program, Integrated Services, Ford Blue Advantage, Regional GTM Execution, and Tier 1-3 Marketing Alignment. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on Ford's success while accelerating your own professional growth. You will develop strong consultative skills by working directly with dealers to address their challenges and find effective solutions. You will enhance your teamwork and collaboration skills by working within a supportive team environment. You will expand your professional network and explore career advancement opportunities across the Ford/Lincoln organization. You will be provided with all the necessary resources, including a dedicated dealer portfolio, data and analytics tools, and a company car (depending on your initial assignment).
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in business (Marketing, Management, Economics, Finance, Communications, or related field).
- 0-3 years of relevant professional experience.
- Willing and able to relocate, both now and in the future.
- Travel Commitment: (up to 4+ days/week, up to a four-hour drive radius, 100+ miles, potential overnight stays) (i.e. Tues-Fri, and air travel as needed).
- Must possess a valid and unrestricted driver's license.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
- Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
Responsibilities
- Support 12-15 dealers on key Sales and Marketing initiatives.
- Deliver Ford monthly regional wholesale/MAP sales, share, and focus audience.
- Manage Ford Commitment Program.
- Oversee Integrated Services.
- Promote Ford Blue Advantage.
- Execute Regional GTM Strategy.
- Align Tier 1-3 Marketing.
- Develop strong consultative skills by working directly with dealers to address their challenges and find effective solutions.
- Enhance teamwork and collaboration skills by working within a supportive team environment.
- Expand professional network and explore career advancement opportunities across the Ford/Lincoln organization.
Benefits
- 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
- Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
- Fertility treatments
- Vehicle discount program for employees and family members
- 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
- Option to purchase additional vacation time
- Company car (depending on your initial assignment)
- Dedicated dealer portfolio
- Data and analytics tools
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
