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Project Manager - Sales Operations

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, management, or related fields; PMP certification is a plus
  • 4-6 years of experience in an operations role
  • 2+ years of project management experience
  • Automotive industry experience is a plus

Requirements:

  • Coordinate large-scale sales projects with defined scope, deliverables, ownership, and timelines; translate objectives into structured work plans and maintain comprehensive project documentation
  • Partner with build teams and Sales Leadership to align sequencing, workload, and change management; proactively identify dependencies and blockers and maintain project momentum
  • Act as primary point of contact for project inquiries, facilitate meetings, and present status to leadership to support informed prioritization decisions
  • Support recurring leadership communications and cross-functional planning by gathering inputs, drafting materials, tracking action items, and ensuring consistency of messaging

Job description

Who We Are

We’re Dealer Tire, a family-owned, international distributor of tires and parts established in 1918 in Cleveland, OH. We’re laser focused on helping the world’s largest and most trusted auto manufacturers grow their tire business—in fact, we’ve sold more than 60 million tires to date. We’re a thriving company, and we’re looking for driven individuals to join our team. That’s where you come in!

Base Pay Range:

$85,000.00 - $95,000.00/ Year

As a Sales Operations Project Manager, your essential job functions will include the following:

Project Management & Coordination

  • Coordinate large-scale sales projects or initiatives, ensuring a clear definition of scope, deliverables, ownership, and timelines.

  • Translate high-level project objectives into structured work plans, including milestones, dependencies, action items, and tracking mechanisms.

  • Partner with build teams to align on sequencing, workload, and prioritization.

  • Proactively identify dependencies, risks, and potential blockers; facilitate alignment and resolution to maintain project momentum.

  • Develop and maintain comprehensive project documentation, including project plans, status updates, communication logs, and decision records.

  • Establish and maintain effective communication within the team and applicable stakeholders to ensure completion of deliverables and milestones.

  • Serve as the primary point of contact for project-related inquiries and issue resolution, escalating as appropriate.

  • Facilitate group meetings in support of project planning, implementation, and execution.

  • Partner with Sales Leadership, Field Development Manager, and Sales Development Managers teams to coordinate change management efforts, including stakeholder communication, transition planning, and adoption support.

  • Present incoming and ongoing projects to leadership in a clear and organized manner, enabling the leadership team to make informed decisions on project prioritization.

  • Support change management efforts by helping prepare the field for new tools and processes, including communication, rollout planning, and adoption support.

Operational Support & Coordination

  • Contribute to the development and coordination of recurring weekly, monthly, and quarterly leadership communications by gathering qualitative and quantitative inputs, synthesizing key insights, consolidating feedback, and assisting with the crafting of clear, structured summaries/presentations (e.g., executive summaries, board materials, sales meeting updates).

  • Partner with cross-functional teams, including Program Management, Marketing, HR, and other departments, to plan meetings, align presentation components, and ensure readiness of deliverables.

  • Monitor and track action items, deadlines, and follow-ups across recurring departmental initiatives to ensure timely execution and accountability.

  • Support drafting content, organizing supporting materials, and ensuring alignment of messaging across key stakeholders.

  • Manage logistical and operational aspects of recurring initiatives, ensuring smooth execution.

  • Contribute to documentation, organization, and improvement of repeatable project workflows.

Other Duties as Assigned.

Position Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, management, or related fields; PMP certification is a plus.

  • 4-6 years’ experience in an operations role.

  • 2+ years of project management experience.

  • Automotive industry experience a plus.

  • High level of attention to detail.

  • Excellent project management, organizational, and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

  • Demonstrated ability to quickly build relationships.

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.

  • Strong problem-solving skills.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

  • Comfortable working in fast-paced environments with shifting priorities.

  • Ability to run meetings, document actions, and maintain trackers.

Competencies Required

  • Critical Thinking.

  • Agility.

  • Initiative.

  • Communication.

  • Project Management.

  • Influence.

  • Relationship Building.

Physical Job Requirements

  • Continuous viewing from and inputting to a computer screen.

  • Sitting for long periods of time.

  • Travel as necessary, <10%.

Drug Policy

  • Dealer Tire is a drug-free environment.  All applicants being considered for employment must pass a pre-employment background check and drug screening before beginning work.

This position is targeted to be closed on:

Why Dealer Tire: An amazing opportunity to join a growing organization, built on the efforts of hard working, innovative, and team-oriented people. The compensation offered for this position will depend on qualifications, experience, and geographic location. The total compensation package may also include commission, bonus or profit sharing. We offer a competitive & comprehensive benefit package including: paid time off, medical, dental, vision, and 401k match (50% on the dollar up to 7% of employee contribution). For more information on our benefit offerings, please visit our Dealer Tire Family of Companies Benefits Highlights Booklet.

EOE Statement: Dealer Tire is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status or disability (in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act*), or any other legally protected status, with respect to employment opportunities. 

*ADA Disclosure: Any candidate who feels that they may need an accommodation to complete this application, or any portions of same, based on the impact of a disability should contact Dealer Tire’s Human Resources Department to discuss your specific needs. Please feel free to contact us at 1-800-933-2537 x6550.

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