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Advance Auto Parts

Automotive aftermarket parts retailer

Commercial Account Manager

Field SalesConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeLongueuil, QC, Canada

About the Job

Requirements

  • Working knowledge of company products and services and the ability to market them to meet customer needs.
  • Working knowledge of the APAL system, including inventory management and processing commercial account paperwork.
  • Working knowledge of automotive systems and the traditional automotive aftermarket.
  • Ability to speak and write English; Spanish is a plus.
  • Ability to communicate effectively and build strong relationships with customers, peers, and upper management.
  • Strong presentation and verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedural manuals.
  • Ability to use Microsoft Word and Excel effectively; PowerPoint is preferred.
  • Ability to calculate discounts, percentages, sales increases, and gross profit percentages.
  • Ability to review and analyze business reports, such as profit and loss statements.
  • Ability to think strategically, analyze issues and options, and manage and facilitate change.
  • Ability to work a variety of days, evenings, and weekends as needed.
  • Ability to travel overnight occasionally.
  • Three to five years of related selling experience and a proven sales track record.
  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Valid driver’s license and fleet safety certification.
  • Ability to frequently lift or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 100 pounds, with the physical capabilities described for the role.

Responsibilities

  • Work with District Leaders, General Managers, and other key personnel to achieve agreed-upon goals for assigned accounts.
  • Implement new Commercial Sales programs and support current programs.
  • Visit assigned accounts, make sales calls, and develop approaches to position products, services, or ideas to meet commercial customers’ needs; maintain records of account sales-call activity.
  • Communicate proactively with the Store Team to ensure customer expectations about product availability, accuracy, and delivery timelines are realistic and met.
  • Provide business partners with competitive information, merchandising suggestions, and other input to strengthen the company’s market position.
  • Partner in developing and retaining Commercial Parts Pros to support internal growth and career opportunities.
  • Assist with other functions as assigned or needed, including cleaning, organizing, stocking, operating point-of-sale equipment, and loading or unloading trucks.
  • Sell or oversee the selling of automotive products to automotive repair shops and other commercial businesses.

Desired Qualifications

  • Associate’s degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school.
  • ASE certification is preferred but not required.
  • PowerPoint proficiency.
  • Spanish language ability.

About the Company

Advance Auto Parts

Automotive aftermarket parts retailer

Advance Auto Parts supplies automotive aftermarket parts and accessories to both professional installers and DIY customers through thousands of stores in North America. Its product lineup includes replacement parts, maintenance items, and car accessories for cars, vans, and light trucks, sold in-store and online with staff guidance to help customers select the right parts. The company differs from many competitors through its extensive store network, broad product assortment, and ability to serve both professional businesses and individual customers with knowledgeable service and a nationwide distribution and retail model. Its goal is to be the preferred source for auto parts by offering a wide selection, convenient locations, and expert customer assistance.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Raleigh, NC
Founded
1932

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