AutoZone

Regional Business Development Manager

AutoZone$90K — $120K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of B2B sales experience, 5+ years in sales management.
  • Willingness to travel up to 80% within the assigned region.
  • Strong understanding of financial statements and planning.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office tools.
  • Demonstrates integrity, honesty, and a passion for success. Excellent customer service skills are essential.

Responsibilities

  • Build and strengthen relationships with existing National Accounts.
  • Identify and evaluate new business opportunities for sales expansion.
  • Negotiate and propose business deals that align with company objectives.
  • Maintain an active pipeline of national account opportunities using Microsoft Dynamics.
  • Create and manage sales forecasts and pipelines to guide strategic decisions.
  • Update and track targets and goals for the National Account Team.
  • Collaborate with various sales and operational teams to enhance effectiveness.

Benefits

  • Competitive pay and unrivaled company culture.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
  • Access to exclusive discounts, including in-store benefits.
  • 401(k) plan with company matching contributions and Stock Purchase Plan.
  • Wellness programs offering mental health support and career growth opportunities.
  • Paid time off and life/disability insurance for full-time employees.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Are you ready to lead the charge in expanding AutoZone's market presence? As a Regional Business Development Manager, you'll be at the forefront of driving sales growth by nurturing and expanding relationships with our National Account Customers and uncovering new opportunities. Your mission: to propel AutoZone to new heights!

Responsibilities

  • Champion Existing Accounts: Dive deep into our existing National Accounts, building strong relationships with regional management teams. Analyze market strategies, deal requirements, and financials to uncover untapped potential and maximize our share of wallet.
  • Scout New Opportunities: Be the trailblazer who identifies and evaluates new business opportunities. Your keen eye for market strategies and financials will help us forge new paths and expand our reach.
  • Seal the Deal: Connect with potential partners, explore exciting opportunities, and propose business deals that align with AutoZone's policies and procedures.
  • Pipeline Powerhouse: Maintain a robust pipeline of new national account opportunities within Microsoft Dynamics. Your efforts will feed into the overall business development pipeline, ensuring a steady stream of growth.
  • Forecasting Guru: Create, document, and manage annual and period sales forecasts, new opportunity pipelines, and sales results. Your insights will guide our strategic decisions.
  • Target and Track: Keep our target and contact lists up-to-date, build specific opportunity pipelines, and set goals to achieve objectives and quotas for the National Account Team.
  • Cross-Functional Collaborator: Understand sales methodologies and work seamlessly with regional and national sales teams, as well as other disciplines.
  • Closer Extraordinaire: Coordinate requirements, respond to RFPs, develop and negotiate contracts, and integrate contract requirements with business operations to close new opportunities.
  • Leadership and Development: Provide leadership, oversight, and development for all National Accounts. Train and track performance to ensure target attainment.
  • Strategic Partnerships: Leverage our strategic relationship with ALLDATA to drive sales growth in new business partnerships and programs.
  • Sales Leadership: Promote a 1 Team culture by effectively communicating and training across multiple sales, operations, and support channels.
  • Ethical Excellence: Adhere to all AutoZone policies and procedures, maintaining the highest professional and ethical standards.


Qualifications

What We're Looking For:

  • Experience: 7 years of business-to-business sales experience, with 5+ years in sales management. Automotive experience is a plus.
  • Travel: Be ready to travel up to 80% of the time within your geographical area of responsibility.
  • Skills: Strong understanding of financial statements and financial planning, excellent leadership skills, ability to create and execute customer development plans, and proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.
  • Attributes: Integrity, honesty, passion, drive, and a relentless pursuit of success. Excellent customer service skills are a must.


You'll Go The Extra Mile If You Have:

  • Education: A Bachelor's degree or equivalent


Benefits at AutoZone

AutoZone offers thoughtful benefits programs with one-on-one benefits guidance designed to improve AutoZoners' physical, mental and financial well-being.

All AutoZoners (Full-Time and Part-Time):

  • Competitive pay
  • Unrivaled company culture
  • Medical, dental and vision plans
  • Exclusive discounts and perks, including an AutoZone in-store discount
  • 401(k) with company match and Stock Purchase Plan
  • AutoZoners Living Well Program for free mental health support
  • Opportunities for career growth


Additional Benefits for Full-Time AutoZoners:

  • Paid time off
  • Life, and short- and long-term disability insurance options
  • Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts with wellness rewards
  • Tuition reimbursement


Minimum age requirements may apply. Eligibility and waiting period requirements may apply; benefits for AutoZoners in Puerto Rico, Hawaii, or the U.S. Virgin Islands may differ. Learn more about all that AutoZone has to offer at Careers.AutoZone.com.

We proudly support Veterans, Active-duty Service Members, Reservists, National Guard and Military Families. Your experience is highly valued, and we encourage you to apply to join our team.

Fair Chance:

An applicant's criminal record is not a disqualification from employment and will be considered individually based on factors such as the relationship between the position sought and the criminal offense, the nature of the offense, any documentation or information demonstrating the rehabilitation of the applicant, the time elapsed since the offense, and any other relevant information. This includes compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the New York City Fair Chance Act, the Philadelphia Fair Chance Hiring Act, and the U.S. Virgin Islands Fair Chance for Employment Act.

As permitted by state or local law, AutoZone may consider certain offenses to be relevant to positions responsible for conducting or overseeing financial transactions on behalf of AutoZone, driving company vehicles and/or supervision of minors.

Philadelphia Fair Chance poster: https://www.phila.gov/media/20210423160847/Fair-Chance-Hiring-law-poster.pdf

Online Application:

An online application is required. Click the Apply button to complete your application. For step-by-step instructions on how to apply visit careers.autozone.com/candidateresources.

About AutoZone

AutoZone is the nation's leading retailer and a leading distributor of automotive replacement parts and accessories with more than 6,000 stores in the US, Mexico, Brazil and Puerto Rico. Each store carries an extensive line for cars, sport utility vehicles, vans and light trucks, including new and remanufactured hard parts, maintenance items and accessories. AutoZone, headquartered in Memphis, TN, is a growing Fortune 300 company with a deep commitment to serving our customers, communities and fellow AutoZoners. We have vast opportunities in our stores, distribution centers, field offices, specialty business units and Store Support Center and embrace diverse experiences, backgrounds, knowledge and ideas to strengthen our teams and business. Our team is connected by a deep commitment to our Pledge and Values, principles established more than thirty years ago that reinforce our priorities and team culture. In addition, we constantly innovate and aspire to best serve our customers, creating new and better tools, training and outreach to serve both DIY and the professional installer customers. From in-store tools to E-Commerce, training and development to recognition, our team has the tools to help you grow your career at AutoZone. See where your drive will take you!

AutoZone Careers

Join the dynamic team at AutoZone, the leading retailer and distributor of automotive replacement parts and accessories in the U.S. At AutoZone, we are committed to providing not just auto parts, but superior customer service and solutions. There has never been a better time to explore the job opportunities available across our expansive network. Work You’ll Do At AutoZone, you’ll be part of a team that values innovation, leadership, and a commitment to excellence. We offer a variety of job opportunities that allow you to help drive growth within the company and the entire automotive industry. From sales to supply chain management, technology to marketing, there’s a place for your passion and skills. Join our team and contribute to a culture that values diversity, leadership, and professional development. AutoZone is not just about car parts—it’s about elevating your career to new heights in an environment that fosters growth and innovation. Professional Growth and Development AutoZone is dedicated to your professional growth. We provide comprehensive benefits and diversity training that ensure our team members are equipped to lead in the automotive and retail industries. Our leadership programs, internships, and continuous learning paths are designed to enhance your skills and advance your career. Innovate with Us Be part of a company that thrives on innovation and operational excellence. At AutoZone, you’ll work with a team of dedicated professionals who are always pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in the automotive world. Our commitment to innovation is at the core of our operations, ensuring that we stay ahead of industry trends and continue to deliver exceptional value to our customers. Networking and Career Advancement AutoZone provides a platform for networking with industry leaders and peers that can lead to incredible career opportunities. Our internal networking events, mentorship programs, and leadership training are geared towards enhancing your professional skills and helping you build meaningful connections within the industry. Join Our Team Search open positions that match your skills and interests. We are looking for passionate, curious, creative, and solution-driven team players. Whether you’re seeking an entry-level position or a more senior role, AutoZone offers a path that aligns with your career ambitions. Stay Connected Keep up to date with the latest in career opportunities and company news at AutoZone. Subscribe to our job alert emails and stay ahead of the game with insider tips, industry news, and exclusive looks into life at AutoZone. Explore AutoZone Careers Discover the opportunities waiting for you at AutoZone. From part-time jobs to full-time careers, from internships to executive positions, AutoZone is hiring across various departments. Ready to accelerate your career? Apply today and drive your future forward with AutoZone. SEARCH AUTOZONE JOBS Join us at AutoZone, where your career journey is just beginning.
Learn more about AutoZone
Size
62,000 employees
Market Cap
$45.5 billion
Industry
Net Income
$1.8 billion
Founded
1979
5 Year Trend
+8.3%
Revenue
$13.3 billion
NASDAQ

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