Key Duties and Responsibilities
Work with District Leaders, CAM’s, General Managers and other key personnel to achieve all agreed upon goals for assigned accounts
Work with CSM, CAM’s and District Managers to determine price schedules, and discount rates that will allow the accounts to achieve commercial sales and gross margin targets.
Implement new Commercial Sales programs, as well as support current programs
Visit market accounts, making sales calls, presentations, and developing approaches that best position products, services, or ideas, with the intent to convert low spend customers. Maintain database of account sales call activity, etc.
Proactively communicate with Store Team on a regular basis to ensure that customer expectations concerning product availability, accuracy, and delivery timelines are realistic and being met
Provide feedback and input to business partners regarding competitive information, merchandising suggestions, and other services to strengthen the market position of the company
Partner in the development and retention of Commercial Parts Pros to support the Advance plan for internal growth and career opportunities
Demonstrate an eagerness to be a team player and assist in other functions as assigned by Region and Area leaders and as needed, including, but not limited to: cleaning, organizing, stocking, operating POS equipment, truck loading/unloading, etc.
Reports to Commercial Sales Manager
Essential Job Skills Necessary for Success as a Business Development Manager
Working knowledge of Advance products and services and the ability to market those products and services to meet customer need
Working knowledge of the store systems, including Inventory Management and processing of Commercial account paperwork
Working knowledge of automotive systems and traditional automotive aftermarket
Speak and write English (Spanish a plus); communicate effectively and build strong relationships with customers, peers and upper management
Strong presentation and verbal and written communications skills, including ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedural manuals
Use Microsoft software effectively (Word, Excel required – PowerPoint preferred)
Calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, percentages, sales increases, and gross profit percent
Ability to review and analyze business reports, such as profit and loss statement (P&L)
Think strategically, analyze issues and options, and effectively manage and facilitate change
Ability to work an assortment of days, evenings, and weekends as needed
Ability to travel overnight occasionally
Prior Experiences that Set a Business Development Manager up for Success
4-6 Years automotive aftermarket related sales or sales management experience and /or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Education
High School diploma or general education degree (GED)
Associate’s degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school preferred
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Must have a valid driver's license and be fleet safety certified.
ASE certification preferred, but not required
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The Team Member must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Team Member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; extreme cold; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock; explosives; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Compensation Range
75,900.00 USD PER YEAR - 85,400.00 USD PER YEARBenefits Information
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