Zone Sales Manager - Automotive Refinish - Southeast

We are looking for a Zone Sales Manager to join our Automotive Refinish team in the Southeast. The role oversees distribution partnerships and end-user engagement to expand market share, strengthen relationships, and deliver exceptional customer value. The Manager will lead a team consisting of Operations Managers, Sales Representatives, Technical Representatives, and Business Development Managers, ensuring alignment with company objectives and fostering continuous development for team success.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, or a related field (MBA preferred)
• 10+ years of sales experience in automotive refinish or a related industry
• Proven track record of managing sales through distribution channels
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building abilities
• Proficiency in CRM systems and Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to travel within the region as required

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements
• Highly competitive retirement savings plan with company match and investment options
• Well-being programs that include comprehensive mental health support
• Family forming benefits (fertility, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, maternity/parental leave, and more)
• Back-up child and elder care with discount programs
• Mentoring and career development opportunities
• Matching gifts program that allows you to deepen the impact of your contributions to qualified charities
• Employee crisis support
• Access to our BASF wine cellar, employee discounts, and much more!