District Sales Manager

Dana Incorporated

. Engage with customers to grow, develop, and cultivate relationships .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong sales and negotiation skills while effectively engaging with customers to understand their needs and drive growth objectives. Proficient in technical product knowledge and capable of delivering impactful presentations to diverse stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Sales Strategy DevelopmentCustomer Relationship ManagementTechnical Product KnowledgeStrong Negotiation SkillsExcellent Presentation Skills

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Hard Skills

SalesCommercial Vehicle KnowledgeLight Vehicle Aftermarket KnowledgeDriveshaft KnowledgeAxle Product KnowledgeKPI AchievementForecast Data AnalysisTechnical Competency DevelopmentCRM Systems ProficiencyMicrosoft Office Proficiency

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsLeadership Qualities

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft PowerPointMicrosoft ExcelCRM Systems

Industry Keywords

Customer ServiceMatrix EnvironmentSales ObjectivesMarket ChangesProduct Training

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Engage with customers to grow, develop, and cultivate relationships
Articulate customers’ current and future needs as the “voice of the customer” for the South Central Territory (MS/LA/OK/AR)
Provide product, warranty, and applications training in support of sales objectives
Develop and maintain technical competency for Dana products
Maintain current knowledge of competitor activities and market changes
Develop sales strategy and objectives to achieve goals defined in assigned KPIs
Make product presentations to purchasing, engineering, and other customer representatives
Respond to customer requests for day-to-day requirements
Provide customer forecast data
Partner with internal Dana teams including product, pricing, engineering, marketing, finance, and training to achieve growth objectives
Perform all other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Sales, Business Administration, Engineering, or Related Field preferred
5+ years’ experience in Commercial Vehicle and/or Light Vehicle Aftermarket preferred
Willingness to travel up to 75% of the time
Ability to work non-traditional business hours
Driveshaft and axle product knowledge is a plus
Ability to work successfully in a matrix environment
Ability to work independently and efficiently
Ability to work effectively in a team environment
Strong sales and negotiation skills
Ability to maintain high commitment to customer service while executing multiple project priorities
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
Proficient technical skills in Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Excel, and CRM systems
Strong interpersonal, organizational, and analytical skills
Proven problem-solving skills with the ability to work with people in pressure situations
Strong commercial and business acumen
Strong leadership qualities