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O'Reilly Auto Parts

Automotive parts retailer with nationwide stores

Business Development Manager

Business Development & PartnershipsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeRochester, MN, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • Two years of counter and/or inside sales experience in the automotive aftermarket parts industry are required.
  • Strong organizational, follow-up, and communication skills are required.
  • The individual must be able to travel up to four weeks per month.
  • The individual must coordinate approved travel schedules and hotel accommodations with Corporate Travel.

Responsibilities

  • Actively promote the Parts City Auto Parts Affiliate program to solicit, recruit, and develop new business.
  • Represent Parts City Auto Parts to new and existing customers to protect the company’s interests and increase sales volume within each region.
  • Work with the Management Team to expand distribution of the Parts City Affiliate program through new markets and competitive store changeovers.
  • Increase the company’s net sales of automotive parts and accessories while representing its interests in ethical business practices, customer service, sales growth, and expense control.
  • Identify and target strategic growth areas based on key factors within the corporate distribution network.
  • Work with Real Estate, DC Operations, and Divisional Sales Management to evaluate and prioritize growth opportunities in the best interests of O’Reilly Auto Parts and Parts City Auto Parts.
  • Establish and maintain communication with owners and management of potential prospects to earn their business, including regular correspondence, follow-up, and action plans addressing each store’s operational strengths and weaknesses, advertising and marketing needs, customer service, finance, and other factors affecting net sales and profitability.
  • Provide the corporate team and District Sales Managers with weekly travel schedules and prospect activity reports.
  • Arrange follow-up calls between District Sales Managers and prospects in their respective sales territories.
  • Assist the Market Development Manager, Director of Independent Sales and Operations, and VP of Acquisition in evaluating business leads, including new store prospects, competitive changeovers, and acquisition opportunities.
  • Manage commitments made to owners, managers of potential prospects, and the Sales Management Team, ensuring obligations are fulfilled consistently and on time.
  • Immediately communicate customer problems or concerns to distribution center management.
  • Assist with planning and actively participate in new store installations and changeovers, remodel projects, and store inventories at associate and corporate locations.
  • Safeguard company assets and manage expenses in the company’s best interests.
  • Complete required call reports, itineraries, and expense reports on time.
  • Take personal responsibility for increasing program knowledge and developing sales skills through formal training and other educational resources.
  • Continually improve selling techniques and customer service skills, manage time effectively to meet deadlines and handle multiple assignments, develop the ability to review and understand financial statements, and improve written and verbal communication skills.

Desired Qualifications

  • Outside sales or store management experience in the automotive parts industry is desired.

About the Company

O'Reilly Auto Parts

Automotive parts retailer with nationwide stores

O'Reilly Auto Parts runs a large network of auto parts retail stores and distribution centers, selling automotive parts and supplies to retail customers and professional installers. It stocks a wide range of parts and related items and helps customers choose the right parts with knowledgeable staff and efficient service. The company differentiates itself through its nationwide store footprint, emphasis on customer service, and a culture focused on growth and development, aiming to be the dominant supplier in its markets by offering the best price, quality, and service. Its goal is to become the leading auto parts supplier in its market areas by delivering strong prices, quality parts, and high levels of service.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Springfield, IL
Founded
1957

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