Brand Field Specialist (23056)

SUMITOMO RUBBER NORTH AMERICA, INC.

14h•$74,984 - $87,838

About The Position

The Brand Field Specialist (BFS) is responsible for engaging with prospective and existing Falken & Dunlop associate dealers within an assigned territory. This role focuses on signing new associate dealers to the Falken Fanatic or Dunlop programs and ensuring proper merchandising at each newly signed location. Additionally, the BFS facilitates initial dealer engagement with the brand, conducts follow-ups to ensure program participation, and continuously seeks improvements by gathering market intelligence. Building and maintaining strong relationships with local distributor sales representatives and internal DTNA staff is also a key aspect of this role. This position is eligible for a monthly commission payout. Automotive retail experience is preferred.

Requirements

Two to Three (2-3) years experience in a sales field (preferably Automotive or Tire Industry).
Bachelors Degree in Marketing, Business Management or any other related degree from an accredited college preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.
Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint) preferred.
Must have excellent communication skills (both written and verbal), and excellent presentation and inter personal skills.
Must be organized, deadline driven, detailed oriented, self-motivated, and possess the ability to work independently.
This position requires employee to travel 80% or more via planes and automobiles.
Must be able to travel for onboarding and training, which is required to take place onsite at our corporate office in California.
Must be able to stand, sit, move, stoop, crouch, and use fingers for extended periods of time, hearing and talking.
May require walking primarily on a level surface, reaching above shoulder heights and below the waist, as well as lifting up to 100 pounds.
Must be able to engage in a variety of strenuous outdoor events and locations including off-road desert/mountainous locations.
The work environment consists of daily travel involving truck and trailer, cars, outdoor motorsport venues, entertainment facilities, restaurants, sports environments and office environment, and inclement weather based on customer location.
The Physical Demands and Work Environment described herein represent the environment and physical demands that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.