Aftermarket Zone Manager

Job Description:

  • Drive Sales Growth: Develop and execute go-to-market strategies to exceed sales and market penetration objectives for Motorcraft parts within your assigned zone.
  • Manage Key Accounts: Serve as the primary business consultant and relationship owner for a portfolio of Ford Authorized Distributors (FADs) and Bulk Oil Distributors (BODs).
  • Act as a Brand Ambassador: Lead training sessions for distributor sales teams, represent Ford at trade shows, and travel with field reps to secure business with installers and fleets.
  • Execute Marketing & Loyalty Programs: Implement local and national marketing plans, manage promotional funds, and leverage loyalty programs like the Professional Service Network (PSN) to build brand allegiance.
  • Provide Market Intelligence: Serve as the eyes and ears of Ford in the aftermarket, gathering critical data on competitors, pricing, and product needs to inform corporate strategy.
  • Solve Complex Problems: Assist distributors with operational challenges, including inventory optimization, logistics, claims, and ensuring service levels to Ford and Lincoln dealers.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience,
  • 3+ years of field sales and marketing experience within the automotive aftermarket.
  • 1+ years of data analysis, with experience using Excel or other tools to analyze sales and inventory data.
  • The ability and willingness to travel up to 80% of the time.
  • Experience with a competing OEM wholesale parts channel (e.g., ACDelco, Mopar).
  • Proven experience managing relationships with wholesale parts distributors.
  • Direct experience working within or selling to the Ford Customer Service Division (FCSD) and/or Ford Authorized Distributor (FAD) network.
  • Experience with fleet sales or the Ford Pro ecosystem.
  • ASE Parts Specialist certification.

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 and more
  • Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
  • Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and 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 and the option to purchase additional vacation time.
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