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Spokane, WA, USA Full time 2024-11-12 R24_0000034367 Business Development Manager, Under Car / Brakes Job Summary The Business Development Manager, Under Car / Brakes expands Under Car product sales to current and new customers at all distribution levels. The role is responsible for communicating and executing assigned Categories strategic initiatives, sales promotions, and training. Responsibilities

• Presents, communicates, and sells storeowners and their installer customers on NAPA category strategic initiatives, promotions, value propositions and training materials.
• Partners closely with TSM/TMOD teams on ISO Store Readiness/Inventory levels and assessments.
• Provides field insights to help drive sales and strategic Category initiatives.
• Achieves territory sales quotas and provides training to store employees on the proper implementation and utilization of NAPA Under Car programs.
• Works as an advisor and business partner role with store owners to build long-term relationships.
• Leverages Category expertise to prepare stores to manage effective inventory levels.
• Manages, organizes, and leads category specific sales blitz's in assigned territory.
• Consistently meets or exceeds monthly, quarterly, yearly financial targets.
• Provides top-notch customer service and communication to all accounts in territory.
• Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of all aspects of assigned product lines.
• Provides classroom and/or "in-field" education and training to customers on assigned product lines.
• Executes weekly, monthly, quarterly and HQ sales plans to achieve business growth opportunities consistent with the Company's growth objectives.
• Executes Category sales programs/strategies to improve the overall effectiveness of the territory, DC, District and/or area business activities.
• Conducts periodic account reviews to keep management updated on key progress indicators.
• Attend, organize, and manage key promotional events and trade shows.
• Participate with colleagues in sharing marketing intelligence about product opportunities that will grow sales.
• Performs other duties assigned.

Qualifications

3-5 years of previous selling and account management experience. Must have a solid record of success developing new business, while still being able to maintain and grow existing business.

Must possess a valid driver's license.

Must be able to travel within assigned territory: travel to account meetings, sales meetings, and other meetings; drives long distances to make multiple sales calls daily including overnight stays as required by the territory.

Sales Acumen: Demonstrates the ability to understand and apply sales principles, techniques, and processes effectively.

Communication and Customer Focus: Demonstrates the ability to identify, understand, and meet the needs of customers to build and maintain strong, long-lasting relationships influence others through clear and persuasive communication.

Resilience and Adaptability: Demonstrates the ability to recover quickly from setbacks, maintain motivation, and adapt to changing circumstances in a fast-paced sales environment.

Results Orientation & Financial Acumen: Demonstrates a strong drive to meet or exceed sales targets and objectives, with a focus on achieving measurable outcomes with an understanding of how to structure deals meet both sales and profit objectives.

Product Knowledge: Deep understanding of the specifications, features, benefits, and differentiators between products and brands.

Technology Proficiency: Comfortable using CRM systems, inventory management software, and other sales tools. Ability to leverage digital platforms for customer engagement.