Direct Connection Sales and Marketing Manager

The Direct Connection Sales and Marketing Manager will work within the performance parts brand organization. Position requires a results-driven individual who is passionate about high performance vehicles and products as well as thorough automotive technical knowledge. The Sales & Marketing Manager is responsible for driving revenue growth, brand leadership, and market adoption for high performance engines and related offerings. This role focuses on performance powertrains, crate engines, racing programs, and enthusiast-driven products, partnering closely with engineering, product development, marketing, and dealer networks to bring performance solutions to market. Develop and execute sales strategies to grow revenue, margin, and market share for performance engines and associated products. Manage sales forecasting, performance tracking, and KPI reporting specific to performance and specialty segments. Identify new sales channels and customer segments including performance dealers, builders, racers, and specialty distributors. Lead go‑to‑market strategies for performance engines, including product launches, limited editions, and motorsports‑linked offerings. Collaborate with marketing teams to deliver campaigns that reinforce performance credibility, technical differentiation, and brand heritage. Support enthusiast engagement through events, racing activations, digital content, and industry partnerships. Build and maintain strong relationships with performance-focused dealers, distributors, and key accounts. Support dealer readiness through training, technical content, and sales tools specific to performance engines. Function as a voice of the customer by gathering market feedback to inform product, pricing, and program decisions. Lead performance engine programs, promotions, and incentives, ensuring alignment with commercial and brand objectives as well as track program effectiveness and adoption.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in sales, marketing, or business
• A minimum of 8 years of experience
• Strong passion for performance vehicles with automotive technical knowledge
• Advanced skills in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel and G Suite
• Analytical experience tracking business metrics and driving decisions based on market data
• Ability to develop and present strategic / tactical plans
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills
• Proven ability to work in cross-functional organizations, build partnerships, and share knowledge
• Highly organized, motivated, and outgoing individual

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated automotive sales experience
• Detailed knowledge of FCA Group LLC and competitive performance vehicles and products
• Experience leading preparation of Sales and Commercial meetings
• Experience with product licensing and motorsports programs
• Experience working with experiential, auto show and marketing agencies

Our Benefits — Designed With You In Mind

Comprehensive Health & Well-being Coverage

From your very first day, you’ll have access to medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage — ensuring you and your family stay healthy and protected. Also, our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers confidential support for personal and professional challenges, always ready when you need it.

Family Building Benefit

We proudly support all paths to parenthood- including fertility and infertility treatments, adoption services, and gestational surrogacy.

Generous Paid Time Off

We believe in work-life balance. That’s why we offer: 17+ paid holidays, including shut-down from December 24th through New Years Day every year. Vacation, float & wellbeing days, sick time and fully paid parental leave when your family needs you most.

Competitive Retirement Savings Plans

We Help You Plan For The Future With

• An employer match on contributions to your 401k, Roth, and Catch-Up plans
• An employer contribution, even if you don’t contribute

Income Protection & Insurance Options

Benefit from both employer-provided and voluntary plan offerings, including life insurance, group accident, critical illness, etc. - supporting the needs of you and your family and ensuring peace of mind.

Company Vehicle Lease Program

Eligible employees and their immediate families can participate in the company vehicle lease program, providing access to Stellantis vehicles with insurance, maintenance, and unlimited miles included. Plus, take advantage of exclusive discounts on Stellantis products.

Support for Your Growth and Giving Back

We believe in investing in your future and your passions:

• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan refinancing programs
• 18 paid volunteer hours each year to make a difference in your community

And so much more!

When you join us, you’re not just building a career — you’re joining a company that supports you, inside and outside of work.

At Stellantis, we assess candidates based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We welcome applications from all people without regard to sex, age, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or any characteristic protected by law. We believe that diverse teams reflect our identity as a global company, enabling us to better address the evolving needs of our customers and care for our future.

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