District Manager

At AriensCo, we build more than exceptional products – we create opportunities that impact careers. Our culture values innovative thinking, hard work and determination. We interact in teams, collaborate together and make decisions quickly.

We see growth potential in every team member, and are committed to supporting our employees with continuous training and advancement opportunities.

Our environment? We’re corporate, without being “corporate.” Whether you work at our headquarters, manufacturing facilities, or one of our global distribution businesses, you’ll always have the freedom to create and contribute. Our company vision is “Passionate People, Astounded Customers.” Quite simply: it revolves around people

Speaking of people, you’re not just employee #1,762 to us. You’re family and your role is invaluable. Without exceptional people, we can’t continue to produce the amazing products we're known for around the world.

Ready for the ride of your career? Then come join us. By joining our team, you'll have the opportunity to work in a rewarding workplace with a strong sense of community.

Job Description:

Ariens Company is seeking a dynamic District Manager. The primary focus for the District Manager position will be to actively engage and serve as a trusted business advisor to Ariens Company dealer partners to drive sales and incremental growth of Ariens and Gravely brands of outdoor power equipment.

THE DAY TO DAY…

• Actively engage and serve as a trusted business advisor to Ariens Company dealer partners to drive sales and incremental growth of Ariens and Gravely brands of outdoor power equipment

• Manage and coordinate dealer partner activities to drive growth of both existing dealers and new dealer partners to achieve sales targets of commercial and residential outdoor power equipment products

• Leverage available resources to achieve territory penetration and market share growth based on market opportunity

• Manage business with existing dealer partners through development of account specific strategies to protect and grow Ariens Company’s business and share position within the dealer

• Achieve territory growth through the development of new profitable business by building and maintaining sales pipeline of new dealer prospects in the territory

• Provide management with regular feedback about the territory including sales forecast, market trends, competitive analysis, partner assessments, territory opportunity, etc.

• Manage territory development through implementation of sales and marketing initiatives to drive organic growth and incremental sales and profit

• Engage and support dealers in all aspects of the sales cycle including prospecting, qualifying customers, presentations, proposal generation, equipment demonstrations, handling objections, and closing sales of Ariens Company products to residential customers, commercial landscape contractors, government accounts, etc.

THE QUALIFICATIONS…

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, engineering or related is preferred

• Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered

• 2+ years experience in sales, dealer based is preferred

• Knowledge of power equipment is a plus

• Ability to work remotely

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

About AriensCo

Since 1933, the AriensCo name has been associated with reliable, durably crafted, high-performance outdoor power equipment. Our core values – Be Honest, Be Fair, Respect the Individual, Keep our Commitments, and Encourage Intellectual Curiosity define our culture and inspire our team. We believe passionate people and astounded customers lead to unstoppable success.

Our employees’ quality of life is important to us. When people feel appreciated, respected and supported, careers thrive and ideas come to fruition. AriensCo employees are provided various great benefit opportunities which may include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance effective first day of employment

• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) plan

• 401(k) match and profit-sharing plans

• Life Insurance

• Health Savings Accounts (HSA)

• Short Term Disability

• Parental Leave

• Onsite Marketplace Care Partners at all locations

• Paid holidays

• Employee Assistance Program

• Tuition Reimbursement and Apprenticeship Programs

• Safety shoes and safety prescription glasses reimbursement

• Employee Product Purchase Program

• 50% Daycare discount **Brillion Early Learning Center

• 10% tuition discount at KinderCare Learning Centers nationwide **Excludes Brillion Early Learning Center

• Onsite health clinic with Bellin Health **Brillion Campus Only

• Nearsite & Urgent Care Clinic Options **Brillion Campus Only

EEO Statement

The concept of diversity is important to us at AriensCo. That’s why we’ve created a culture that is inclusive, accepting and understanding. We embrace diversity among our partners, suppliers and employees. We also strive for diversity in the quality of our ideas. Inclusion and acceptance means that, regardless of who you are, you will always be standing on our welcome mat.

AriensCo is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and steadfastly committed to hiring and selecting the most qualified candidate for any open position. It is the policy of AriensCo to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Providing our employees with an environment free of discrimination and harassment is something we take very seriously. Embracing diversity enables us to attract the best qualified talent, foster productive teamwork, and expand our business opportunities.

Originally posted on Himalayas