Graduate Program of Stellantis l Retail Sales

Be on the front line of the business. 

The Area Sales Manager supports a group of Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram and/or FIAT dealerships and serves as a key liaison between dealership leadership and Stellantis. This role combines relationship management, sales analysis, market planning, vehicle ordering, and retail execution. 

• Build productive relationships with dealership owners, general managers, and sales leaders.
• Use sales, inventory, and market information to identify opportunities and recommend action.
• Support dealer business planning and retail execution within an assigned market.
• Connect dealer needs with Stellantis resources, programs, and cross-functional partners.
• Develop the influence, judgment, and accountability required for future commercial leadership roles.

• → Manage business relationships with assigned dealerships and maintain a consistent presence in the market.
• → Forecast retail sales objectives by vehicle line and assess progress against business goals.
• → Support vehicle ordering, allocation, and monthly scheduling decisions based on market demand and inventory needs.
• → Review dealer and market performance, identify gaps, and recommend actions to improve sales effectiveness.
• → Partner with dealership leadership on sales opportunities, customer experience, and business priorities.
• → Collaborate with internal Sales, Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain, Product, and Field Operations teams.
• → Prepare and present performance updates, business recommendations, and market insights.
• → Travel frequently, including overnight travel, to support assigned dealerships and market activities.

• Direct dealer-facing responsibility and territory management experience.
• Hands-on ownership of sales, inventory, and market performance priorities.
• Development in consultative selling, negotiation, influence, and relationship management.
• Cross-functional exposure across the commercial organization.
• Access to experienced sales leaders, mentorship, and leadership development.
• Opportunities to make measurable contributions to dealer success and retail performance.

Basic Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree
• Two or more years of sales and/or marketing experience, or an equivalent combination of sales, marketing, and Stellantis internship experience.
• Ability to relocate based on business needs.
• Ability to travel frequently, including overnight travel.
• Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, customer- and results-focused sales environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in an automotive dealership, field sales, account management, retail, or customer-facing business environment.
• Experience using performance data to identify trends and recommend action.
• Demonstrated ability to build productive relationships and influence outcomes.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a history of leadership, initiative, and achievement.
• Strong presentation, organization, and time-management skills.

• You may be a strong fit if you are competitive, resilient, relationship-oriented, and motivated by measurable results. You are comfortable working independently in the field, using data to guide decisions, and influencing business partners without direct authority. 

Program Details:

• This is not a rotational program. It is an accelerated leadership journey centered on retail sales and dealer-facing experience. The exact U.S. location will be determined prior to hire, and candidates must be willing to relocate based on business needs.