Overview:
Position Overview
Represent and communicate AutoNation’s multi-brand wholesale parts offers to outside service clients and fleet customers
Actively grow the business by seeking new accounts and fostering relationships with existing wholesale accounts.
Increase market penetration by implementation of AutoNation’s wholesale parts strategy
Presenting initiatives to achieve profitability and overall growth goals
Increase AutoNation replacement parts sales and market share by implementing programs and campaigns that will promote AutoNation as the best choice for both Original Equipment Manufacture (OEM) and Aftermarket replacement parts
Manage and implement programs targeting AutoNation branded parts sales
Guide and support wholesale and fleet accounts by educating and addressing various parts topics such as available systems and offers
Support wholesale and fleet accounts by providing technical expertise on ordering and inventory systems.
Promote other AutoNation branded programs such as Precision Parts, Tire Program and Precision Care Products
Participate in local Parts Association meetings and events
What are the day-to-day responsibilities?
Work closely with Wholesale Parts Managers to help increase the sale of AutoNation OEM and Aftermarket parts to the independent repair business.
Collect and analyze competitive market information to focus on appropriate market opportunities
Make sales calls to existing accounts as well as new accounts including cold calls
Utilize existing tools to ensure the highest level of focus and organization
Promote and improve the AutoNation branded parts business by being the expert on the product offers
Be familiar with and utilize all local trade advertising and publications
Participate and support AutoNation in local and/or national Aftermarket events.
Increase the number of external accounts buying AutoNation OEM and Branded parts
Communicate issues and opportunities to AutoNation management to promote continuous improvemen
What are the requirements for this job?
Personable, able to interact along a broad scope of customers
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written are a must
Customer focused and responsive to customer needs
Able to observe and detect opportunities that exist in business surroundings
Strong perseverance abilities with the ability to “ask for the sale”
Strong Computer skills, CRM tools, Excel, Word and PowerPoint
Professional appearance actions must be maintained
Expertise in the wholesale programs of the various OE/manufacturers is a must
Ability to work in a team environment is a prerequisite for this position
Valid in-state driver’s license and an acceptable, safe driving record
Key Measures
Achieving assigned wholesale targets for all brands in assigned territory
Increasing market share of AutoNation branded parts
Identifying and converting new accounts
Quality use of internal wholesale parts opportunity dashboard and CRM tool
Company Overview
AutoNation, a provider of personalized transportation services, is driven by innovation and transformation.
As one of America's most admired companies, AutoNation delivers a peerless Customer experience recognized by data-driven consumer insight leaders, Reputation and J.
D.
Power.
Through its bold leadership and brand affinity, the AutoNation Brand is synonymous with "DRVPNK" and "What Drives You, Drives Us.
" AutoNation has a singular focus on personalized transportation services that are easy, transparent, and Customer-centric.
Join us as we pave the way to moving our company, our communities and our industry forward.
Apply today at a location near you or wherever you dream the road will take you.
AutoNation is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.