What Makes a Honda, is Who makes a Honda
Honda has a clear vision for the future, and it’s a joyful one. We are looking for individuals with the skills, courage, persistence, and dreams that will help us reach our future-focused goals. At our core is innovation. Honda is constantly innovating and developing solutions to drive our business with record success. We strive to be a company that serves as a source of “power” that supports people around the world who are trying to do things based on their own initiative and that helps people expand their own potential. To this end, Honda strives to realize “the joy and freedom of mobility” by developing new technologies and an innovative approach to achieve a “zero environmental footprint.”
We are looking for qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, continuous improvement values, and a strong work ethic to join our team.
If your goals and values align with Honda’s, we want you to join our team to Bring the Future!
Location
Alpharetta, Georgia
Job Purpose
Channel expansion and the growth of our Mass Merchant business is the fastest and most efficient way to grow Honda’s unit sales and market share. With West Marine scheduled to begin carrying Honda products in 2025 in conjunction with Honda’s existing relationship with Sportsman’s Warehouse, Camping World and others, it is imperative that the Honda Marine Sales Department have an experienced and dedicated Assistant Manager to handle nurture and grow this business.
The National Marine Account Manager is tasked with achieving assigned sales targets within their designated territory by developing and maintaining a strong network of Honda Marine customers in the Large Retail, Internet Reseller and Warehouse Distributor customer segments. This role involves directly selling Honda outboard motors these partners and managing account relationships at all levels, from executive management to sales personnel. This role will also support National sales initiatives, represent Honda Marine at select key sales events, and oversee co-op advertising programs. Additionally, this position requires regular reporting on market and industry trends to drive wholesale goals for Honda Marine products.
Key Accountabilities
Channel Expansion Development (Prospecting)
Account Relationship Management
Achieving Sales Objectives
Market and Industry Reports
Training
Event Representation
Co-op Advertising Support
Qualifications, Experience, and Skills
Minimum Educational Qualifications
4-year degree in Marketing or Business OR equivalent work experience
Minimum Experience
5+ years of Marine Industry experience.
Expert knowledge of boats and marine equipment.
Experience in selling marine outboard engines or similar technical products is preferred.
5+ years Key Account Management Experience in Mass Merchant, Wholesale or other similar capacity
Other Job-Specific Skills
Relationship Management: Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with Honda Marine partners and internal staff.
Technical Knowledge: Understanding of outboard engines and their applications on boats, including basic technical specifications and benefits.
Workstyle
Travel: Requires 60% travel to visit OEM partners, attend industry events, and support sales activities.
Physical Demands: Involves heavy lifting and manual labor at tradeshows and dealer events.
Work Schedule: Includes regular weekend work and travel to accommodate industry events and dealer meetings.
What differentiates Honda and makes us an employer of choice?
Total Rewards:
Competitive Base Salary (pay will be based on several variables that include, but not limited to geographic location, work experience, etc.)
Regional Bonus (when applicable)
Manager Lease Car Program (No Cost - Car, Maintenance, and Insurance included)
Industry-leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx)
Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, shutdown
Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
401K Plan with company match + additional contribution
Relocation assistance (if eligible)
Career Growth:
Advancement Opportunities
Career Mobility
Education Reimbursement for Continued learning
Training and Development Programs
Additional Offerings:
Lifestyle Account
Childcare Reimbursement Account
Elder Care Support
Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment
Wellbeing Program
Community Service and Engagement Programs
Product Programs
Free Drinks Onsite
Honda is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.
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