District Sales Manager Auto wash chemicals- Atlanta

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they are doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. DuBois Chemicals is seeking a high-achieving District Sales Manager to assume the Atlanta area auto wash territory with strong upside growth potential. Responsible for growing and managing an existing account base, prospecting for new business, and increasing market share across the assigned geography through both direct sales efforts and distributor relationships. The District Sales Manager will work as part of the sales and growth team to maintain and increase business while improving auto wash chemical treatment programs for a diverse customer base that includes distributors, owneroperators, and multi-site wash operators. This role is focused on delivering value-added car wash chemical and process solutions that meet or exceed customer expectations. Ideal candidate is a strategic thinker who thrives in an entrepreneurial environment and solves customer problems. Demonstrate the company’s values of People First, One Team, Accountability, Relentless Improvement, and Customer Impact. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: • Create new business growth by generating leads, building relationships, and prospecting with auto wash distributors, owner-operators, and multi-site wash operators in a large market with market share upside. • Manage key accounts, including distributors and direct customers, with an opportunity to increase wallet share and expand product usage. • Remain informed about market trends, competitor offerings, and industry developments within the car wash and vehicle care market. • Develop a strong understanding of auto wash chemical programs, application methods, wash processes, and related equipment to effectively answer customer questions and demonstrate value. • Manage and maintain an existing account base while growing sales of value-added products and services within the company’s auto wash offering. • Use a consultative, value-added selling approach focused on winning new customers, retaining existing customers, and increasing repeat consumable business. • Track sales activity, pipeline progress, customer opportunities, and account updates through CRM and other reporting tools. • Negotiate and close sales contracts and agreements to achieve territory sales targets and profitability goals. • Partner with technical, research and development, and customer service teams to identify customer needs and deliver effective solutions. • Conduct on-site customer visits to evaluate wash performance, recommend program improvements, support product conversions, and strengthen customer relationships. • Represent the company at industry events, trade shows, and customer meetings to build brand awareness and generate new business opportunities. • Communicate customer needs and market intelligence to internal teams to support coordinated execution and rapid organic sales growth. • Effectively achieve individual and team sales goals while maintaining a strong customer focus on safety, service quality, and operational performance. • Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: • 3+ years of outside sales experience in auto wash, vehicle care, specialty chemicals, industrial sales, or a related field preferred. Proven success identifying leads, prospecting, closing new business, and delivering persuasive sales presentations. • Demonstrated ability to build and manage long-term customer relationships while strengthening the value proposition of existing products and services. • Strong territory management, account planning, and time management skills. • Effective consultation, negotiation, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills. • Excellent oral and written communication skills. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tools. • Ability to analyze customer operations and recommend practical solutions that improve wash performance, chemistry results, and customer satisfaction. • Mechanical aptitude or ability to learn basic chemical application and wash process troubleshooting. • Ability to travel up to 50% of the time, including overnight travel as needed. EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS: • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field preferred; equivalent combination of education and relevant sales experience will be considered. OTHER INFORMATION: • Competitive base compensation with performance-based incentive opportunity. • Company-provided tools and expense reimbursement to support customer and territory management. Includes company car, • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and retirement savings options. • Opportunity to contribute to a growing commercial organization with strong career development potential. DuBois provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, service in the military, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and/or local law and/or regulation.