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Commercial Account Manager
| Company | Advance Auto Parts |
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| Location | Agawam, MA, USA |
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| Salary | $63300 – $71225 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | Associate’s |
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| Experience Level | Mid Level, Senior |
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Requirements
- Working knowledge of Advance products and services and the ability to market those products and services to meet customer need
- Working knowledge of the APAL system, 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
Responsibilities
- Work with District Leaders, General Managers and other key personnel to achieve all agreed upon goals for assigned accounts
- Implement new Commercial Sales programs, as well as support current programs
- Visit assigned accounts, making sales calls and developing approaches that best position products, services, or ideas; identify and meet the needs of commercial 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.
Preferred Qualifications
- Proven sales track record with 3-5 years related selling experience
- Associate’s degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school preferred
- ASE certification preferred, but not required
