Specialty Sales Manager

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.

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 AdvancePro 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. 

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. We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.
 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).

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