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We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?

Our Marketing, Sales & Service organization advances the Ford reputation as a visionary vehicle and mobility services company and helps deliver a trusted customer experience. Use your marketing, sales and service expertise to turn data-driven insights into innovative solutions that enhance sales and customer loyalty. Join us and be the eyes, ears and voice of Ford.

In this position...

This role will be a key player in driving sales growth through data-driven insights and business operations consulting. You'll leverage your marketing, sales, and service expertise to create innovative solutions that enhance sales and build customer loyalty. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on Ford's success while accelerating your own professional growth.

Marketing, Sales & Service Field organization plays a critical role in shaping Ford’s future. As a CPWD Zone Manager you will leverage data analysis and trend identification to make recommendations that directly impact business decisions and enhance the customer experience. You will work closely with dealers, ensuring optimal product allocation and maximizing customer lifetime value. We embrace an audience-first approach, driving customer loyalty, vehicle repurchase, and increased sales across vehicles, parts, accessories, and services. You will be the voice of Ford in the field, connecting directly with dealers.

What you'll do...

+ Develop strong consultative skills by working directly with dealers to address their challenges and find effective solutions.

+ Enhance your teamwork and collaboration skills by working within a supportive team environment.

+ Expand your professional network and explore career advancement opportunities across the Ford/Lincoln organization.

+ 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).

As a CPWD Zone Manager, you will join a team that will support your manager/market area and provide automotive retailers:

**Performance Analysis & Consultation** :

+ Analyze and communicate performance metrics, consulting with Market Area/Regional personnel to achieve key objectives through organizational meetings and conference calls.

**Dealer & Customer Engagement** :

+ Participate in and support various business growth dealer meetings (e.g., Dealer Advertising Associations, Grass Roots, Dealer Council Meetings).

+ Engage CPWDs (Certified Parts Wholesale Distributors) in variable marketing programs (National, PSN, Parts Rewards, WINs, CPC, collision truckload).

+ Support annual business planning with CPWDs and channel partners.

+ Travel with OSRs (Outside Sales Representatives) to support and acquire body shops, Independent Repair Facilities (IRFs), and Fleets.

+ Engage in Fleet Bid Processes and Fleet Calls and plan parts blitzes.

Parts Operations Specialization:

+ Serve as a wholesale Parts Subject Matter Expert (SME) for regional organizational meetings.

+ Dedicated strictly to wholesale parts operations, focusing dealer parts and accessory purchases/sales.

+ Support RIM, CollisionLink Conversions and RepairLink Volume.

**Training & Development** :

+ Provide OSR Training and Development.

+ Support Fleet-specific programs such as FFN, NFPP, Powertrain Private Offers, and Ford Fleet Care.

+ Fleet Specific programs (FFN, NFPP, Powertrain Private Offers, Ford Fleet Care)

You'll have..

Minimum

+ A business-related bachelor’s degree with 3+ years of professional aftermarket parts experience and traveling in a sales role

+ High School Diploma with 5+ years of professional experience in aftermarket parts and traveling in a sales field role.

+ **Experience** : 3-5+ years of relevant professional experience

+ **Relocation:** Must be willing and able to relocate, both now and in the future

+ **Travel Commitment:** (up to 3+ days/week, up to a four-hour drive radius, 100+ miles, potential overnight stays) (i.e. Tues-Fri, and air travel as needed)

+ **Valid Driver's License:** Must possess a valid and unrestricted driver's license

Even better, you may have...

Preferred

+ Parts & Service Experience: Field Parts Sales experience

+ Strong Dealer Fixed Operations acumen

+ Ability to work cross-functionally and collaborate internally with peers and externally with Dealership Partners

+ Understanding Ford Channel complexities and working within them for success

+ Enthusiasm for and significant interest in the automotive industry

+ Strong commitment to teamwork and collaboration within a unified organizational structure (ONE Ford)

+ Demonstrated ability to contribute diverse viewpoints and approaches to problem-solving

+ Proven ability to think creatively and generate innovative solutions

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!

As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

• 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.

For more information on salary and benefits, click here:

https://fordcareers.co/GSRSP1

This position is a range of salary grades 7-8 .

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.

This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid #LI-TS3

**Requisition ID** : 52619