Sales Manager - Southeast Region - Best Sales Recruiters

Treeline, Inc., an award-winning sales recruiting and executive search agency, offering strategic sales staffing and recruitment services for leading companies in the United States and throughout North America. Dedicated to facilitating the placement of exceptional top sales talent professionals, Treeline stands at the forefront of advancing job careers of professionals in the sales industry!

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Company Profile:
Our client is a highly established, coast-to-coast leader in the automotive aftermarket and tire repair supply industry. With a legacy dating back more than 75 years, they serve as a critical partner to independent tire shops, specialized repair facilities, and commercial fleets across North America. Operating a specialized distribution model that focuses on tire-centric supplies and under-vehicle service equipment, they are currently in a pivotal stage of business evolution.They are seeking a proven, high-integrity Regional Sales Manager to coach a tenured field sales team, manage corporate key account relationships, and drive regional growth.

Job Description: 

• Drive Team Performance & Coaching: Lead, mentor, and hold accountable a team of 15 field sales representatives across a 5-state territory (FL, GA, AL, SC, TN), fostering professional development and driving team execution of pipeline and revenue KPIs.
• Master a 50/50 Field & Management Split: Spend 50% of your time in the field conducting rep ride-alongs and managing key account relationships at the corporate level, and 50% managing regional operations, pipeline health, and corporate initiatives.
• Manage Regional Growth: Oversee and scale a $20m-$30m region, identifying expansion opportunities within the automotive aftermarket and tire distribution sectors.
• Lead Change & Strategy: Guide a team that includes seasoned industry veterans through organizational initiatives and strategic evolution, ensuring high morale, strong account retention, and continuous market expansion.

Requirements

• 5+ years of direct sales management experience leading field sales teams of comparable size (10-15 direct reports).
• Deep experience in the automotive aftermarket is required, with a strong preference for tire, tire distribution, or under-vehicle equipment backgrounds.
• Proven track record in team development and change management (experience leading teams through organizational transitions or mergers is highly attractive).

Location & Travel: Candidates must reside within the Southeast Territory (FL, GA, AL, SC, TN), with a strong priority given to candidates based in Florida or Georgia. Willingness to travel ~50% across the regional territory for field ride-alongs and corporate meetings is required. 

Job #5780

Salary: $100,000 - $110,000 + 20% Bonus & Car Package