District Manager

Are you looking for an opportunity to join an industry leader with a strong foundation of success? Kenworth Sales Company was awarded the 2020 Dealer of the Year award and after 75 years of consistent excellence, we are still growing!

And we have the perfect career opportunity for you!*

Kenworth Sales is currently looking for a District Manager to lead our Salt Lake, and Orem, UT locations! This position is a rare find at Kenworth, as our District Managers tend to become some of our most tenured employees within the Kenworth Sales family.

The primary function of the District Manager is to supervise Company operations in assigned Branch locations, while striving to fulfill the Company vision, mission and values.

We're looking for a highly motivated and passionate individual dedicated to helping our customers build the kind of success that Kenworth knows so well.

Due to federally mandated DOT regulations, Kenworth Sales is a drug-free workplace. Any offer of employment will be contingent on passing a pre-employment drug screening.

The Ideal District Manager Candidate;

Would preferably possess a College degree in business management or a related field.

Is able to comprehend and implement basic management, accounting and computer programming principles.

Possesses working knowledge of commercial vehicles, their components and their operation.

Has at least ten years of experience in an automotive dealership management position, with responsibility for supervision of others.

Maintains a professional personal appearance.

Possesses excellent communication, management and supervisory skills.

We offer a full benefits package with retirement and paid life insurance. Benefits also include paid holidays, sick time, 1 week of vacation time after 120 days and another week of vacation after your first year!

Due to federally mandated DOT regulations, Kenworth Sales is a drug-free workplace. Any offer of employment will be contingent on passing a pre-employment drug screening.

District Manager Duties and Responsibilities

1. Supervise the operations, sales and overall profitability of assigned Branch operations.

2. Develop and maintain an in-depth working knowledge of assigned markets’ industries, customer base, economic conditions and product demand.

Supervise periodic market analysis to determine potential for all product lines, parts, and services offered by the Company.

Advise Senior Management of challenges to Company operations, and opportunities for Company growth as they arise.

3. Develop and maintain positive working relations with target and retention fleet accounts, local / state customer industry trade associations.

4. Facilitate smooth working relations with Kenworth Truck Company and major component suppliers as necessary to ensure superior customer service.

5. Establish annual financial and operating objectives for all departments within assigned Branches, coordinating the same with the Company's annual business planning process.

Coordinate the preparation of operating and capital budgets for each Branch and its operating departments.

6. Review financial and operating trend data with departmental Managers on a consistent basis, comparing results with financial and operating objectives, Business Plan, operating and capital budgets and take corrective action, when and where applicable.

7. Manage and administer all Company assets allocated to assigned Branch operations, including facilities, equipment, inventory, intellectual property, customer lists, rights and claims, etc.

Preserve the same from risk of physical loss, security breaches, and / or diminution of value.

8. Supervise all assigned Branch personnel including hiring, promotion, retention, compensation, working conditions, hours of operation, performance evaluations, disciplinary actions, dispute resolution, etc.

Develop and maintain excellent communication systems between employees in assigned Branches including initial employment orientation, periodic training, meetings, and performance evaluations.

Coordinate with Corporate HR Director compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, safety standards and Company policies and procedures.

Develop and maintain in-depth knowledge of subordinate employees’ skills, strengths, challenges, employment objectives and potential.

Supervises employee recruitment and development.

9. Coordinate and cooperate with other staff, Officers, Corporate Directors and Managers in fulfilling the Company vision, mission and values.

Coordinate the implementation and enforcement all Company policies and procedures as published and / or amended from time to time.

District Manager Working Conditions

The District Manager works both indoors and out, moving about the dealership facility and lot to communicate with the Dealer, Managers, employees, suppliers and customers.

Part of the job requires desk work with video display terminal, ten-key calculator, telephone and other electronic equipment.

Weekend, evening and holiday hours will be required. Extensive travel on a regular basis, via automobile, airplane and other modes of public transportation will be required.

Must be able to climb in, out and around commercial vehicles unassisted, including the ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crawl, reach, step upward and downward, lift 10 lbs.

hold warm and / or dirty automotive parts. Will be exposed regularly to vehicle emissions, noise, vibration, hazardous materials and toxic chemicals used in the servicing and repair of automobiles.