Full-Time

Sales Development Specialist

UAP

UAP

1,001-5,000 employees

Distributes automotive and heavy-vehicle parts

No salary listed

Winnipeg, MB, Canada

In Person

Requires travel up to 70% within assigned territory.

Category
Sales & Account Management (1)
Required Skills
Sales
Inventory Management
PowerPoint/Keynote/Slides
Requirements
  • Experience in aftermarket and/or knowledge of technical parts (essential)
  • Ability to use PowerPoint to prepare presentations
  • Ability to travel 70% of the time within your assigned territory
Responsibilities
  • Represent all manufacturers in selling parts and delivering customer service excellence to Installers, Stores and Distribution Center (DC)
  • Effectively contribute to increased sales through sales presentations/calls/training with Installers, Store sales representative & Parts Specialists, Store management and DC management, on a regular basis
  • Recommend inventory coverage at DC, Store and Installer levels in order to maximize sales while maintaining acceptable inventory turnover
  • Responsible for the sales planning and growth of their individual sales territories.
  • Continuous competitive analysis and market intelligence.
Desired Qualifications
  • None

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

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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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