Business Development Specialist
About the role
Job Description Responsible for the education and implementation of CARQUEST initiatives, programs, and services to develop sales growth at both the corporate and independent stores.
Identifies and helps to develop strategic relationships with partners or potential customers. Assists in the development of a strong pipeline of new business opportunities through direct or indirect customer contact and prospecting. Works with marketing, sales, and product development teams to implement business development initiatives.
Essential Functions
- Maintains current technical knowledge of the assigned CARQUEST product lines and serves as the liaison between the suppliers of those product lines and our CARQUEST customers and teammates.
- Communicates the benefits of the TECH-NET and CTI programs to teammates and existing Tech-Net Professional members.
- Maintains close working relationships with the distribution centers, store group, and independent management teams to ensure teammates are well informed.
- Assists management in designing product knowledge training for all teammates, commercial customers and national accounts.
- Assists in identifying and supporting sales growth opportunities
- Gathers product information, such as features, benefits and technical data, for training both internal and external customers.
- Grow National Account and Banner Program Sales
- Grow E-Commerce Sales
Work Experience Automotive aftermarket experience.'
Skills & Abilities Required
- Strong background in automotive aftermarket.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to discern the importance of projects and schedule them accordingly.
- Proficient with Microsoft suite of applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
- Valid Driver's License
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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
About Advance Auto Parts
Advance Auto Parts, Inc. is a leading automotive aftermarket parts provider that serves both professional installers and do-it-yourself customers. As of October 5, 2024, Advance operated 4,781 stores primarily within the United States, with additional locations in Canada, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The company also served 1,125 independently owned Carquest branded stores across these locations in addition to Mexico and various Caribbean islands. Additional information about Advance, including employment opportunities, customer services and online shopping for parts, accessories and other offerings can be found at www.AdvanceAutoParts.com.
Business Development Specialist
About the role
Job Description Responsible for the education and implementation of CARQUEST initiatives, programs, and services to develop sales growth at both the corporate and independent stores.
Identifies and helps to develop strategic relationships with partners or potential customers. Assists in the development of a strong pipeline of new business opportunities through direct or indirect customer contact and prospecting. Works with marketing, sales, and product development teams to implement business development initiatives.
Essential Functions
- Maintains current technical knowledge of the assigned CARQUEST product lines and serves as the liaison between the suppliers of those product lines and our CARQUEST customers and teammates.
- Communicates the benefits of the TECH-NET and CTI programs to teammates and existing Tech-Net Professional members.
- Maintains close working relationships with the distribution centers, store group, and independent management teams to ensure teammates are well informed.
- Assists management in designing product knowledge training for all teammates, commercial customers and national accounts.
- Assists in identifying and supporting sales growth opportunities
- Gathers product information, such as features, benefits and technical data, for training both internal and external customers.
- Grow National Account and Banner Program Sales
- Grow E-Commerce Sales
Work Experience Automotive aftermarket experience.'
Skills & Abilities Required
- Strong background in automotive aftermarket.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to discern the importance of projects and schedule them accordingly.
- Proficient with Microsoft suite of applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
- Valid Driver's License
California Residents Click Below For Privacy Notice https://jobs.advanceautoparts.com/us/en/disclosures
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
About Advance Auto Parts
Advance Auto Parts, Inc. is a leading automotive aftermarket parts provider that serves both professional installers and do-it-yourself customers. As of October 5, 2024, Advance operated 4,781 stores primarily within the United States, with additional locations in Canada, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The company also served 1,125 independently owned Carquest branded stores across these locations in addition to Mexico and various Caribbean islands. Additional information about Advance, including employment opportunities, customer services and online shopping for parts, accessories and other offerings can be found at www.AdvanceAutoParts.com.