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Director Vocational Sales, Central Region

Daimler Truck North America
parental leave, paid time off, tuition assistance, 401(k), relocation assistance, company vehicle
United States, Michigan, Detroit
Aug 19, 2025
Inside the Role As Director Vocational Sales for the Central Region, you will have an opportunity to lead an amazing team of Vocational District Managers with the goal of strengthening DTNA's current market leadership position. This will be accomplished through encouragement and support of activities that drive us towards our collective envisioned future. It all starts with people, so primary responsibilities include fostering a diverse, supportive and inclusive environment where teammates feel safe, confident, competent and who will act with pride, purpose and a strict code of ethics. From there, the team's activities will be leveraged to create value and opportunity for DTNA and our customers. Posting Information We provide a scheduled posting end date to assist our candidates with their application planning. While this date reflects our latest plans, it is subject to change, and postings may be extended or removed earlier than expected. We Take Care of Our Team Pay offered dependent on knowledge, skills, and experience Benefits include annual variable pay bonus program; company paid company vehicle with insurance and fuel card; 401k company contribution with company match up to 6% as well as non-elective company contribution of 3 - 7% depending on age; non-qualified deferred compensation plan with company contribution of 7% of variable pay; starting at 4 weeks paid vacation; 13+ holidays per calendar year; Paid parental leave; employee assistance program; comprehensive health care plans and wellness programs; onsite fitness (at some locations); tuition assistance program; volunteer paid time off; short-term and long-term disability plans. What You Drive at DTNA Develop, implement and execute vocational (and on-highway) region/district sales plans. Provide, influence and assist in consummating the sale or lease of trucks and tractors to Central Region customers. Keep current with segment and regional market trends and competitors, identify product and financing opportunities for the advancement of Daimler Trucks sales, spearhead solutions through inter-departmental collaboration. Provide leadership, sales training, and motivation to district sales managers, dealers, and dealership sales personnel. Supervise, coordinate and perform necessary actions within Sales area, in order to keep and maintain quality and environmental certification, comply with Daimler Conduct & Integrity Codes. Consolidate, analyze and report region dealer performance. Identify dealer business challenges and facilitate assistance to resolve them. Work with Dealer Network Development to ensure that we have the strongest dealer network possible. Embody the One Team-Best Team ethos, and demonstrate a culture of integrity, diversity and inclusion Qualifications BS/BA +10 years of experience including 4 years of management experience Previously demonstrated experience in leadership required Previous experience in new truck pricing, concessions and dealer facing roles highly preferred Experience in dealer facing roles and relationships Knowledge or prior experience working with engineering and/or product marketing functions Proven analytical skills with customer focused approach required Product specification and application experience preferred An attached resume is required Additional Work Location Opportunity Details Preference for Central Region Domicile Where We Work This position is open to applicants who can work in (or relocate to) the following location(s)- Detroit, MI US, Fort Mill, SC US. Relocation assistance for this position is available when the selected candidate meets eligibility criteria. Schedule Type: Hybrid (4 days per week in-office / 1 day remote). This schedule builds our #OneTeamBestTeam culture, provides an unparalleled customer experience, and creates innovative solutions through in-person collaboration. At Daimler Truck North America, we recognize our world is changing faster than ever before. By listening to the needs of today, we're building to solve with cutting-edge solutions in sustainability and future driving technology across electric, hydrogen and autonomous. These solutions, backed by years of innovative success and achievement, continue DTNA's legacy as the undisputed industry leader. Our evolving brand portfolio is second to none, including Freightliner Trucks, Western Star, Demand Detroit, Thomas Built Buses, Freightliner Custom Chassis, and Financial Services. Together, we work as one team towards our envisioned future - building a cleaner, safer and more efficient tomorrow for all. That is what we are working toward - for all who keep the world moving. Additional Information This position is not open for Visa sponsorship or to existing Visa holders Applicants must be legally authorized to work permanently in the country the position is located in at the time of application Final candidate must successfully complete a criminal background check Final candidate may be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen Contractors, professional services, or other contingent workers should confirm with their local agency if they are eligible to apply for FTE positions EEO - Disabled/Veterans Daimler Truck North America is committed to workforce inclusion and providing an environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, age, marital status, family relationship, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender and transitioning status), genetic information, or veteran status. For an accommodation or special assistance with applying for a posted position, please contact our Human Resources department at 503-745-8982 or toll free 800-206-3369. For TTY/TDD enabled call 503-745-2137 or toll free 866-355-6935.