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Genuine Parts Company

Distributes automotive and industrial replacement parts

Business Development Manager, Fleet & Heavy-Duty

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
No salary listed
Mid
Bachelor's
Columbus, OH, USA
HybridHybrid in Columbus; travel within assigned territory, including overnight stays, may reach 50%.
Sales & Account ManagementField Sales

About the job

Requirements
  • 3-5 years of previous selling and account management experience, with a record of developing new business while maintaining and growing existing business.
  • A valid driver's license.
  • Ability to travel within the assigned territory for account, sales, and other meetings; drive long distances for multiple daily sales calls and stay overnight as required.
  • Ability to understand and apply sales principles, techniques, and processes effectively.
  • Ability to identify, understand, and meet customer needs, build and maintain long-term relationships, and influence others through clear, persuasive communication.
  • Ability to recover from setbacks, maintain motivation, and adapt to changing circumstances in a fast-paced sales environment.
  • Drive to meet or exceed sales targets and objectives, with an understanding of structuring deals to meet sales and profit objectives.
  • Deep understanding of product specifications, features, benefits, and differentiators between products and brands.
  • Proficiency with customer relationship management systems, inventory management software, sales tools, and digital platforms for customer engagement.
  • Ability to safely and effectively operate a company vehicle for extended periods in cities, at job sites, on highways and interstates, and in all weather conditions.
  • Ability to stand, walk, use hands, reach, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and talk or hear.
  • Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 60 pounds.
  • Vision abilities including close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and adjustment of focus.
  • Ability to frequently attend events after hours and/or on weekends.
  • Ability to travel upwards of 50% at any given time.
Responsibilities
  • Complete registration and sign-ups for new Fleet and Government Master Service Agreement customers.
  • Present and sell Fleet prospects on the business value of joining the NAPA Elite Fleet program.
  • Call Commercial Fleet and Government prospects and present NAPA Light Duty and Heavy-Duty products and programs.
  • Work with NAPA Fleet headquarters, sharing feedback, ideas, and field insights to support program adoption, new accounts, Autotech training, and sales goals.
  • Work with NAPA Fleet headquarters on Government bids and requests for quotation, ensuring timely completion and submission.
  • Coordinate Fleet and Government registrations with the Commercial Operations Team.
  • Host meetings in the assigned territory to train local sales teams on Fleet and Heavy-Duty programs and their utilization.
  • Achieve territory quotas for sales and new accounts, Fleet Elite, Commercial, and Government Fleet.
  • Assist local business development groups with meeting management, community events, and consumer marketing to attract potential Truck Service Center members.
  • Provide customer service and communication to NAPA Fleet and Government accounts in the territory.
  • Visit current NAPA Fleet customers regularly to assist with program adoption.
  • Understand customer needs and present programs and product offerings that address those needs and build program value.
  • Inform members of key program changes and enhancements.
  • Maintain thorough knowledge of NAPA Fleet and Heavy-Duty programs and account options.
  • Ensure assigned Commercial Fleet and Government accounts are properly registered in RAM within the territory.
  • Ensure account pricing profiles are set correctly in TAMS and the correct category is assigned.
  • Ensure all MI filter registrations are complete for assigned accounts.
  • Review monthly NAPA Fleet and Heavy-Duty initiatives with the sales team to focus on program benefits.
  • Execute weekly, monthly, and quarterly sales plans consistent with company growth objectives.
  • Execute Fleet sales programs and strategies to improve territory, distribution center, district, and area business activities.
  • Conduct periodic account reviews and update management on key progress indicators.
  • Attend, organize, and manage key events and trade shows.
  • Log into NAPA Connect regularly to check for updates.
  • Meet or exceed yearly targets.
  • Perform other assigned duties.
Desired Qualifications
  • A bachelor's degree or equivalent sales/marketing experience.

About the company

Genuine Parts Company is a global distributor of automotive and industrial replacement parts, organized into two main segments: Automotive Parts Group and Industrial Parts Group. It sells high-quality replacement parts and value-added solutions through a network of over 10,700 locations across 17 countries, serving automotive repair shops, industrial manufacturers, and other service providers. Parts and solutions are delivered via its extensive distribution network, built on strong supplier relationships, and revenue comes from the sale of parts and related services. The company’s scale and multi-country presence differentiate it from competitors, enabling it to meet a wide range of customer needs. Its goal is to provide reliable replacement parts and related services worldwide by leveraging its large distribution footprint and supplier partnerships.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Atlanta, Georgia

Founded

1925

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What believers are saying

  • Management targets the Motion spinoff for Q1 2027, unlocking two focused companies.
  • GPC opened one U.S. distribution center in August 2026 and approved three more.
  • Low-single-digit pricing, robotics, and network redesign should expand margins through 2027.

What critics are saying

  • First Brands cost GPC about $150 million, crushing 2026 automotive profitability.
  • Separation costs and dis-synergies total roughly $250 million for Automotive after the 2027 split.
  • Asbestos litigation, SEC Form 10 delays, or audit issues can derail the Q1 2027 separation.

What makes Genuine Parts Company unique

  • NAPA and Motion own dense, embedded replacement-parts networks across 17 countries.
  • Sixty percent of North American automotive sales come through independent owners, not retailers.
  • GPC pairs local service with sourcing, pricing, and inventory management for professional customers.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • 401(k) Company Match

Company News

Yahoo Finance
Oct 22nd, 2026
Genuine Parts: why a $2,500 bet could pay off as car buyers hold on to old vehicles

Genuine Parts (NYSE: GPC), owner of the NAPA Auto Parts brand, may gain as Americans hold on to their cars longer. About 1 million prospective buyers have left the new car market since 2020, according to The Wall Street Journal, as inflation, high interest rates, and fuel costs keep them away. NAPA has just under 6,000 company-owned and independently owned stores in the US, selling parts and offering repair services. On October 20, Genuine reported third-quarter revenue of $6.5 billion, up 4.2% year on year. Net income fell 0.9% to $224 million, and the stock dropped 6.6% that day. The company will separate its automotive and industrial divisions, with the spinoff expected to finish in the first quarter of 2027. Shareholders will receive a stake in the industrial business.

Yahoo Finance
Oct 21st, 2026
Genuine Parts shares fall 5% to $123.52 despite $6.5B Q3 sales and margin gains

Genuine Parts shares fell about 5% to $123.52 after the company reported third-quarter results. Sales rose about 4% to $6.52 billion from $6.26 billion a year earlier, and adjusted earnings per share were $2.07. Net income was broadly flat at $224.4 million, against $226.2 million. Gross margin rose 70 basis points, and the Industrial unit's EBITDA margin climbed about 60 basis points to 13.2% on $2.4 billion in sales. Restructuring has delivered $105 million in savings so far, against roughly $200 million guided for 2026. Automotive margin pressure and Iran-related freight costs weighed on results.

Yahoo Finance
Oct 20th, 2026
Genuine Parts sales rise 4% to $6.5B as automotive and industrial split stays on track for 2027

Genuine Parts (NYSE: GPC) said its plan to split into two public companies remains on track for the first quarter of 2027. The automotive and industrial parts distributor made the announcement on its third-quarter earnings call on October 20, 2026. Sales rose 4% to $6.5 billion. Its Motion industrial unit generated $2.4 billion, helped by maintenance, repair, and operations demand, data centre construction, and artificial intelligence infrastructure spending. Retail auto sales stayed subdued as elevated fuel costs and freight inflation weighed on demand. Chief financial officer Herbert C. Nappier said the company expects to pass through many cost increases and has not changed its gross margin expectations for the year. The company has also opened a heavily automated distribution centre in Pennsylvania.

Yahoo Finance
Oct 20th, 2026
Genuine Parts shares fall 6.28% as it trims 2025 earnings outlook to $7.75 on auto margin squeeze

Genuine Parts shares fell 6.28% to $122.00 in premarket trading at 8:23 EDT on October 20, after the replacement-parts distributor cut the top end of its annual adjusted earnings outlook to $7.75 a share from $8.00. Nine-month adjusted earnings reached $5.99 a share. The company needs $1.51 to $1.76 in the fourth quarter to meet the revised range. North American automotive sales grew 2.2%, but the segment's EBITDA margin slipped 40 basis points to 7.6%. Industrial sales rose 6.1% to $2.4 billion, while EBITDA climbed 11.2% to $317 million and its margin widened 60 basis points to 13.2%. Management still targets a first-quarter 2027 separation into independent automotive and industrial companies.

Aftermarket Matters
Oct 1st, 2026
Leadership changes at Federated Auto Parts, January 1.

Leadership changes at Federated Auto Parts, January 1. By Wire Reports on October 1, 2026 Currently serving as APSG executive vice president and chief strategy officer, Jason Scott will replace retiring CEO Sue Godschalk who will stay on as executive advisor Staunton, Va. - The Federated Auto Parts executive committee announced that, effective January 1, 2027, Jason Scott will assume the role of chief executive officer of Federated Auto Parts, one of the largest auto parts distribution and marketing organizations in North America and a founding member of the Automotive Parts Services Group (APSG). Currently serving as APSG executive vice president and chief strategy officer, Scott will replace retiring CEO Sue Godschalk who will stay on as executive advisor. Scott joined APSG in July 2021 after 15 years with Genuine Parts Company (GPC) where he advanced from senior market manager to senior director of product management for Altrom to senior director of product management, application parts for NAPA Auto Parts. Prior to GPC, Scott held management positions at the Four Seasons division of Standard Motor Products and Auto Electric Sales & Service where he began his 40-year career. "It has been a great honor to serve as CEO and work with so many wonderful colleagues and friends during my 41 years at Federated. Thinking about the future, I believe Jason is the right leader to guide Federated forward on a path of strategic growth," said Godschalk. "Jason comes to the CEO role with extensive parts knowledge, industry experience and a deep understanding of both Federated and APSG. "I have no doubt that he will have a successful tenure, delivering enhanced value for members, strengthening partnerships with suppliers, and collaborating with our APSG partners at The Alliance and The Pronto Network." Roy Kent, president, Federated Auto Parts, said, "While this is a time of transition, it is also a time to reflect on how fortunate Aftermarket Matters is to have been led by Sue Godschalk and have Jason Scott take the reins as she moves to an advisory role. "The Federated team is strong, and with Jason's extensive experience, Sue's institutional knowledge and so many exceptional members, I know the future of Federated is very bright." Wire Reports