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

$81,000-$90,000

As a Program Manager, Accessory and Ports, your essential job functions will include the following:

Communication

• Review/Approve Dealer communications posted to OEM website.
• Drive exceptional external/internal customer service that involves timely issue resolution.
• Work with OEM/Dealer Tire teams on program promotional activities, program enhancements, results, Dealer communication, etc.
• Serve as internal communication point person to deliver consistent, appropriate messaging.
• Develop and lead new program element webinars (or conference calls) and weekly OEM status calls to review all activity including current/future initiatives.
• Support OEM/Dealer Tire teams on program promotional activities, program enhancements, results, dealer communication, etc.
  
  

Project Management

• Invoke a project management methodology to manage the program/promotion conception, design and implementation.
• Build relationships with OEM vendors/partners to ensure cross-program integration as needed.
• Serve as initial point of contact for issue resolution. Work with appropriate groups within Dealer Tire and OEM to ensure that issue is resolved in timely manner.
• Identify opportunities for program enhancements.
  
  

Technical Fitment & Product Validation

• Partner with internal and external stakeholders on evaluating and communicating key fitment data for accessory products.
• Manage, monitor, and validate tire, wheel, and accessory fitment information to ensure accuracy across all OEM programs, assemblies, and project initiatives.
• Analyze opportunity and project-specific requirements to provide informed tire and wheel recommendations aligned with performance targets, engineering constraints, and OEM guidelines.
• Maintain process for identifying fitment discrepancies, coordinating corrections, and confirming final approval with OEM engineering and internal teams.
• Support new product development and assembly initiatives by interpreting fitment specifications, requirements, and compatibility criteria.
  
  

Business Strategy Analysis

• Key OEM contact for marketing, inventory, invoicing and performance analysis.
• Participate in forecasting discussions, and internal initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders on increasing efficiency with assembly system processes.
• Partner with General and Program Managers to monitor OEM relationships, performance and business opportunities.
• Provide analytics that help determine the progress/success of OEM programs.
• Analyze the data to ensure new business initiatives align with Dealer Tire’s Strategic Plan.
• Provide/visualize tire/accessory program performance analytics to OEM teams.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams to analyze overall product performance/profitability.
  
  

Sales & Marketing Support

• Participate in Sales and Marketing planning meetings with OEMs and internal stakeholders.
• Responsible for providing data for promotional program business case development.
• Work with Marketing/Merchandising on material creation, implementation support and development of product information for digital marketing.
• Coordinate pricing updates and new program additions with internal teams.
• Maintain OEM Assembly Fitment Data.
• Coordinate manual sales order entry, follow-up and communication.
• Image and web content administration/maintenance; manage web alerts for assemblies.
• Sell sheet creation and internal/external communication.
  
  

Position Requirements

Other Duties as Assigned

• Requires BS/BA, preferably in Business, Inventory Management or related field.
• Experience working with National/Regional OEMs and MFG preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience leading external/internal calls and launching new projects/enhancements.
• Knowledge of Dealer Tire OEM programs preferred.
• Knowledge of tire, wheel, accessory product fitment requirements and OEM approval process preferred.
• Proven knowledge of business intelligence is preferred.
• Foundational Microsoft Office product knowledge required.
• Demonstrated detail orientation and organizational skills required to ensure prompt follow-up with both external (OEM) and internal customers.
• Proven professional, effective written and oral communication skills.
  
  

Competencies Required

• Results Orientation
• Attention to Detail
• Critical thinking
• Relationship Building
• Agility
• Initiative
• Influence
• Customer Focus
• Business Acumen
  
  

Physical Job Requirements

Continuous viewing from and inputting data to a computer screen.

Sitting for long periods of time.

Some travel required:

Drug Policy

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

This Position Is Targeted To Be Closed On

2026-05-15

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.