Job Family Group:
Sales Group
Job Description:
The Area Sales Manager (ASM) will sell, grow and support all Castrol Passenger Car Oil (PCO) business in the assigned geography
(MI, OH, IN, W. PA)
through our distributor network and via direct accounts. PCO ASMs drive results and performance through the execution of key accountabilities described below. Role focuses on new business, account management, and OEM, Walmart ACC and Key Account field activation as required.
Key Accountabilities:
Maximize profitable growth of Castrol brands with a focus on premium products and strategic segments including both the direct and indirect sales model.
This role is expected to be in the market visiting customers and prospects four days per week.
Ensure Distributor Sales Representatives in the assigned area are supported, trained and have the tools needed to drive Castrol business on their paper in Castrol’s PCO focused segments.
Prospecting, pipeline development in Salesforce and accountability for closing opportunities within territory.
Accountable to maintain a robust pipeline for both direct and indirect prospects.
Leverage PowerBI to manage territory effectively, by proactively overseeing and managing new, growing, declining, and lost accounts.
Demonstrate, teach and train Distributor Sales Representatives on how to prospect and close business using Castrol programs, ensuring access to all selling tools.
Support the onboarding of OEM, Walmart ACC and Key Accounts as required.
Utilize Salesforce CRM daily to manage account relationships, pipeline, and build connections within both the customer and our organization, leveraging digital tools like PowerBI, Castrol Insights, and Turfview.
Compliance with bp’s Code of Conduct, Values and Behaviors and HSSE Standards.
Education
High School Diploma or equivalent. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Experience/Requirements
80% travel is required for this position (50-60% overnight).
Working remotely and autonomously in sales territories.
Implement advanced Value Selling techniques to improve value for both our customers and Castrol, negotiate with customers within agreed DOA ensuring not to make any promise that cannot be delivered.
Solid ability to identify sources of value and overcome objections.
Develop world class partnerships and relationships with large customers.
Prospect customers require the Area Sales Manager to actively build new relationships to gain access to business opportunities.
Budgeting, forecasting, and financial management skills experience relative to the profitable execution of the sales plan.
Fully proficient working with digital sales platforms such as Salesforce and Microsoft Office (Word, Powerpoint, Excel, Outlook, Teams).
Skills & Competencies
Customer Relationship Management, Products and Program Knowledge, Customer Segmentation & Channel Management, Account Strategy & Planning, Distributor Management, Territory Management, Customer Profitability & Value Chain Understanding
How much do we pay (Base)?
($110,000 - $125,000 (Minimum & Maximum))
*Note that the pay range listed for this position is a genuinely expected and reasonable estimate of the range of possible base compensation at the time of posting.
This position is eligible for
US Benefits Select
. This position offers paid vacation depending on your years of relevant industry experience and will range from
120 – 240 hours
of vacation per year for full time employees (60 - 240 hours of vacation per year for part time employees). You will also be eligible for
9 paid holidays
per year and
2 personal choice holidays
. You may learn more about how we calculate paid vacation and view our generous vacation and holiday schedules at
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Bp has a parental leave policy as well, which offers up to 8 weeks’ paid leave for the birth or adoption of a child. Learn more by visiting
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We offer a reward package to enable your work to fit with your life. These offerings include a discretionary annual bonus program, long-term incentive program, and generous retirement benefits that include a 401k matching program.
These benefits include a pension for eligible employee
. You may learn more about our generous benefits at
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.
As part of bp’s wellbeing package, bp offers access to health, vision, and dental insurance, as well as life and Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability. You may learn more about our generous benefits at
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.
Travel Requirement:
Up to 75% travel should be expected with this role
Relocation Assistance:
This role is not eligible for relocation
Remote Type:
This position is fully remote
Skills:
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Legal Disclaimer:
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp’s recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process, please
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If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks.