Dealer Development Specialist

At Polaris Inc. we have fun doing what we love by driving change and innovation. We empower employees to take on challenging assignments and roles with an elevated level of responsibility in our agile working environment. Our people make us who we are and we create incredible products and experiences that empower us to THINK OUTSIDE.

Position Overview:

The Dealer Development Specialist leads dealer network compliance auditing and reporting while supporting the Dealer Development Governance and Compliance this role you will manage legal letter drafting dealer agreement compliance activities and dealer record updates. Working cross-functionally with Sales the Sales Leadership Team and the Legal Department you help ensure dealer processes align with applicable requirements and established agreements. This position offers ownership of key compliance processes and exposure to diverse powersports business models and performance metrics.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and execute the legal letter drafting process using applicable state law requirements and the dealer law tool.
• Develop maintain and optimize a library of legal letter templates.
• Lead dealer network compliance auditing and reporting activities.
• Define and optimize departmental KPI tracking and reporting.
• Partner with Sales the Sales Leadership Team and the Legal Department to manage the Dealer Agreement best efforts compliance process.
• Perform dealer activations and terminations within applicable systems.
• Maintain dealer records including dealer hierarchy information.
• Assist the Sales Coordinator with annual updates to the Dealer Agreement and Dealer Policy Manual.
• Apply a thorough understanding of diverse powersports business models and metrics to dealer development and compliance activities.
• Support the Dealer Development Governance and Compliance team in drafting dealer communications.

Desired Competencies:

• Communication: You clearly convey information ideas and expectations to diverse audiences adjusting your message to ensure understanding and alignment.
• Planning & Organization: You manage time resources and priorities effectively to meet deadlines and deliver consistent results.
• Data & Analytical Literacy: You interpret data metrics or reporting to inform decisions identify trends and measure outcomes relevant to your role.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in business or an equivalent field with an emphasis in Sales or Marketing.
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant sales account management or customer service experience.
• Strong reading comprehension and proficiency working with motor vehicle-related legal terminology and concepts.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented with a self-directed work style and a strong ability to prioritize.
• Strong written and verbal communication presentation telephone and email skills.
• Demonstrated negotiation skills and the ability to overcome objections.
• Self-confidence and a proven record of successfully managing highly contentious situations and projects.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Word PowerPoint and Excel.
• A process-oriented approach preference for structure strong problem-solving skills and a high level of initiative and energy.
• Paralegal experience powersports industry knowledge and knowledge of Polariss business and products are preferred.
• Understanding of and interest in Polaris products value propositions and key competitors is preferred.
• This position is based at the Bass Creek facility in Plymouth Minnesota and follows a hybrid work model with three days in the office and two days working remotely each week.
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time primarily to Polaris sales meetings and dealer shows.
• This position is not eligible for sponsorship.
  

The starting pay range for Minnesota is $60000 to $79000 per year. Individual salaries and positioning within the range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education experience knowledge skills and geography. While individual pay could fall anywhere in the range based on these factors it is not common to start at the high end or top of the range.

To qualify for this position former employees must be eligible for rehire and current employees must be in good standing.

We are an ambitious resourceful and driven workforce which empowers us to THINK OUTSIDE. Apply today!

At Polaris we put our employees first by offering a holistic approach to their health and financial wellbeing. Polaris is proud to offer competitive compensation including a market-leading profit-sharing plan that is fundamental to our pay-for-performance Polaris employees are owners of the company through company contributions to our Employee Stock Ownership Plan and discounted employee stock purchases plan. Employees receive a generousmatching contribution to 401(k) financial wellness education and consultation to plan for their financial addition to competitive pay Polaris provides a comprehensive suite of benefits including health dental and vision insurance wellness programs paid time off gym & personal training reimbursement life insurance and disability offerings. Through the Polaris Foundation and our Polaris Gives paid volunteer time off we support employees who actively volunteer their time efforts and passions to improve the health and wellbeing of the communities in which they live play and work. Employees at Polaris drive our success and are rewarded for their commitment.

About Polaris

As the global leader in powersports Polaris Inc. (NYSE: PII) pioneers product breakthroughs and enriching experiences and services that have invited people to discover the joy of being outdoors since our founding in 1954. Polaris high-quality product line-up includes the Polaris RANGER RZR and Polaris GENERAL side-by-side off-road vehicles; Sportsman all-terrain off-road vehicles; military and commercial off-road vehicles; snowmobiles; Slingshot moto-roadsters; Aixam quadricycles; Goupil electric vehicles; and pontoon and deck boats including industry-leading Bennington pontoons. Polaris enhances the riding experience with a robust portfolio of parts garments and accessories. Proudly headquartered in Minnesota Polaris serves more than 100 countries across the globe.

EEO Statement

Polaris Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will make all employment-related decisions without regard to race color religion creed sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability marital status familial status status with regard to public assistance membership or activity in a local commission protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law. Applicants with a disability that are in need of an accommodation to complete the application process or otherwise need assistance or an accommodation in the recruiting process should contact Human Resources at or.To read more about employment discrimination protection under U.S. federal law see:Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal ().