District Sales Manager
Petro-Canada America, an HF Sinclair company, is seeking a full-time District Sales Manager. Reporting to the Region Manager Sales, the District Sales Manager will be responsible for soliciting new lubricants sales while servicing existing accounts in the Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Eastern South Dakota markets.
Job Duties Complete Customer Accountability; help train distributor sales reps, performance and business plan with distributor owners and management, and make sales calls with distributors
Establish productive, professional relationships with key personnel in assigned customer accounts
Identify potential new large distributors and develop appropriate account plans
Meet assigned targets for profitable sales margin, volume and strategic objectives in assigned accounts
Proactively lead a joint company‑strategic account planning process that develops mutual performance objectives, financial targets, and critical milestones
Proactively assess, clarify, and validate distributor needs on an ongoing basis
Lead solution development efforts that best address distributor needs, while coordinating the involvement of Marketing and other key internal resources (COF, TSA, DSM, Sales Service)
Use CRM platform (Salesforce.com) to manage and track customer relationship management at the head office level for existing distributors and business development opportunity funnel including call reports/value files at the head office level
Identify, manage and negotiate innovative opportunities development with close interaction with field support
Manage and problem solve high priority/escalated items
Price and Margin Management – with Sales Manager
When applicable obtains and provides complete account information, including credit applications and tax exemption certificates for setting up new accounts
Learning and operating within the parameters of the Account‑based sales process
Special assignments or tasks assigned to the employee by their supervisor, as determined from time to time in their sole and complete discretion
Experience A minimum of 5 or more years of industry related sales experience
Post‑secondary education required; however, a combination of education and relevant work experience may be considered
Required Skills Exceptional sales and business development aptitude
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, ability to move the account along
Ability to deal effectively with distributors at various levels, including field operations, area supervisors, maintenance personnel and senior management
Knowledge of selling through an associate or distributor network
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
Results‑focused
Previous experience in formulating and executing key client account plans with a focus on a solution‑selling methodology
Ability to measure and document results in a sales environment
Comfortable and confident in writing and delivering presentations
Mechanical aptitude and/or interest
Computer literacy to ensure efficient communication and maintenance of accounts
Prior experience with SalesForce.com (or similar CRM tool) in managing sales activities is an asset
Work Conditions This is a home‑based role with approximately 70‑80% travel required
The preferred home‑based location for this District Sales Manager is Omaha, Kansas City or Saint Louis area
Must reside within 50 miles of a large or medium hub commercial service airport
Fleet Vehicle Reimbursement program provided
Must have valid driver’s license
Benefits HF Sinclair offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well‑being of our employees and their families. Our benefits include, but are not limited to, the following:
Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time‑Off
401(k) Retirement Plan with match
Educational Reimbursement
Parental Bonding Time
Employee Discounts
Equal Opportunity Employer HF Sinclair Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other prohibited ground of discrimination.
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