Full-Time
Account Development Specialist
Posted on 9/27/2025
UAP
1,001-5,000 employees
Distributes automotive and heavy-vehicle parts
No salary listed
Brossard, QC, Canada
In Person
 Sales & Account Management (1) |
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- Minimum 2 years of sales experience
- Bilingualism in French and English, as you will be working fluently with internal customers across Canada.
- Call on installers to sell NAPA auto parts and programs.
- Collaborate with various sales teams at the regional and corporate levels
- Implement sales development plans and support District and Regional strategies and objectives re: deployment of marketing programs and promotions
- Collaborate with District Sales Manager and Store managers to develop sales development plans for growing business with existing customers in their assigned territory
- Gather market intelligence and report service or product issues to assigned store managers and district sales manager
- Make pricing recommendations on accounts and assist in collections and in ensuring accounts adhere to buying conditions.
UAP is a Canadian distributor and merchandiser of automotive parts and accessories for cars, trucks and heavy vehicles. It operates through two main divisions: Auto Parts, handling replacement parts and supplies for cars and light trucks, and Heavy Vehicle Parts, serving trucking, construction, mining and forestry sectors. The company distributes parts via its network of outlets across Canada and is part of the Genuine Parts Company family, linking it to a global parts distribution network. This relationship, plus its scale and focus on both light and heavy vehicles, differentiates it from competitors. UAP’s goal is to be the trusted supplier for automotive and heavy-vehicle parts in Canada by delivering reliable parts, support, and services to a wide range of customers with a commitment to excellence.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Montreal, Canada
Founded
1926
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Benson acquisition broadens UAP's network and service capacity throughout Canada.
- UAP's century-old expertise strengthens position in automotive aftermarket distribution.
- Integration of Benson enhances UAP's heavy vehicle parts offerings regionally.
What critics are saying
- Benson integration fails, causing disruptions and customer loss in 6-12 months.
- Amazon erodes NAPA's 70% share as online sales capture 25% DIY market in 12-24 months.
- GPC divests UAP operations, triggering talent exodus in 18-36 months.
What makes UAP unique
- UAP distributes automotive and heavy-duty parts including tires, shocks, and wipers across Canada.
- Benson acquisition adds 85 Ontario and Quebec locations to UAP's national network.
- UAP completed Benson Group acquisition in May 2025, expanding replacement parts reach.
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