Specialty Sales Manager

Advance Auto Parts, Inc.

$83K — $103K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Proven ability to write reports and manuals clearly and concisely.
  • Strong presentation skills to engage various audiences effectively.
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills for collaboration across all levels.
  • Experience in forming strategic relationships with stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated success in building rapport with sales and operations teams.
  • Analytical skills for interpreting data and making informed decisions.
  • Innovative mindset for improving processes and reducing costs.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite for creating training materials and data management.
  • Sales expertise with knowledge of specialty market products.
  • Willingness and ability to travel extensively (90-95% of the time).

Responsibilities

  • Travel regularly to enhance sales in the Government segment.
  • Coordinate and implement sales strategies with OMNIA Partners.
  • Train staff on Advance Pro for effective merchandise procurement.
  • Maintain detailed records of training via Salesforce.
  • Serve as a consultant on specialty markets policies and opportunities.
  • Create and review clear communication materials.
  • Gather and report valuable market intelligence insights.
  • Collaborate with teams on developing training resources and operations.
  • Plan strategic sales calls with store personnel and management.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefit programs for team members and families.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Requirements

  • Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
  • Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, ability to interact effectively with employees at all levels and senior leaders in a collaborative manner.
  • Ability to cultivate relationships with key stakeholders across functions and levels to achieve business objectives.
  • Proven track record of establishing strong relationships with the field sales and operations.
  • Requires good analytical skills.
  • Ability to develop innovative ideas which result in improved productivity and cost reductions.
  • Ability to use Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access) for development of training materials and tracking training data.
  • Sales experience and specific product knowledge of the various specialty markets product lines.
  • Ability to travel 90-95% of the time.


Responsibilities

  • Travel through the assigned region to grow sales within the Government customer segment.
  • Develop, coordinate and conduct sales activities with the OMNIA Partners and/or Cooperative Contract.
  • Train personnel to use Advance Pro in procuring Advance/CARQUEST merchandise and product information.
  • Maintain accurate records and tracking of training activities, primarily through Salesforce.
  • Act as a consultant and resource person on policies and opportunities relating to specialty markets activities.
  • Develop, coordinate and review written and computer-generated communication for effectiveness and clarity.
  • Assist with gathering and reporting of market intelligence.
  • Collaborate with peer team, marketing, sales, and product development on training materials, and operations.
  • Plan sales calls with CARQUEST store sales team members and sales management.


Compensation Range
The good faith estimate for this role is between 83,000.00 USD and 103,700.00 USD salary for a new team member.

The rate offered depends on a number of factors, including geographic location, experience in retail, automotive knowledge, education, leadership roles, and other skillsets ideal for this position and shift differential (if applicable).

Benefits: Advance Auto Parts offers a comprehensive health and wellness benefits program to improve the way of life for our Team Members and those who mean the most to them: their families. Find out more by visiting:

https://jobs.advanceautoparts.com/us/en/benefits

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