Business Development Manager – Undercar Sales

Role Overview

• 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent sales/marketing experience.

Benefits

• 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.