Area Sales Manager — Baton Rouge

Job overview

The Area Sales Manager — Baton Rouge role is based in the Baton Rouge, LA area. Compensation is not specified. Kinetic Advantage is an independent floorplan company focused on helping independent auto dealers and its team members succeed through partnerships and financing solutions. The manager develops dealer relationships and supports dealer growth by generating applications, activations, and floorplan volume across an assigned region. The role combines prospecting, market visits, application coordination, follow-up, and collaboration with Dealer Relationship Managers to advance regional and company goals.

What you'll do

• Prospect and qualify dealers by phone, lot visits, auction visits, and referrals
• attend regional auctions and State Independent Dealer Association meetings to promote the company and drive applications, activations, and loans
• establish referral partnerships with complementary businesses
• meet daily, weekly, and monthly activity and dealer-growth goals
• maintain follow-up and update lead and contact records
• coordinate with Area Sales Managers and Dealer Relationship Managers on target markets and dealers
• compile dealer application packages and profiles for underwriting
• provide customer service through application, approval, activation, and onboarding
• monitor competitors and market programs
• share dealer and market feedback with the Regional Vice President of National Sales.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

area sales manager

baton rouge la

kinetic advantage

automotive industry

auto dealerships

dealer relationships

business development

floorplan financing

dealer applications

auctions

customer service

regional sales

travel required

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires automotive industry knowledge and prior experience working in or with auto dealerships. The role requires extended travel for market visits and a valid driver’s license.

About the employer

KINETIC ADVANTAGE LLC is hiring for this role. Industry: International, Secondary Market, and All Other Nondepository Credit Intermediation. Sector: 52.