Outside Sales Representative

NAPA Canada; Kawartha Lakes; On-site; CAD 59,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Corporate discounts

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

NAPA Canada is seeking an Account Development Specialist in Eastern Ontario. You will be the image, face, and voice of NAPA, building and maintaining strong relationships with installers and body shops, with a focus on paint, body, and equipment products and programs.

You will implement National, Regional, and District sales initiatives, help grow sales, gather market intelligence on customer behavior and industry trends, and collaborate with store, district, and regional teams on pricing and

Qualifications

• Automotive aftermarket sales experience, preferably in paint, body, and equipment.
• Strong knowledge of collision repair products, refinishing supplies, and shop equipment.
• Proven ability to build customer relationships, develop business, and manage a sales territory.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to collaborate with store, district, regional, and corporate sales teams.
• Experience with account pricing, collections, and sales planning is an asset.
• Valid driver’s licence and ability to travel throughout the assigned territory.

Responsibilities

• Call on installers and body shops to promote and sell NAPA auto parts, paint, body, equipment products, and programs.
• Implement sales development plans and support District and Regional marketing strategies, promotions, and initiatives.
• Partner with the District Sales Manager and Store Managers to develop plans that grow business with existing customers within the assigned territory.
• Gather market intelligence and communicate customer needs, competitive activity, and product or service issues to Store Managers and the District Sales Manager.
• Make account pricing recommendations, assist with collections, and help ensure customers adhere to purchasing terms and conditions.

Skills

Auto aftermarket sales

Customer relationships

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Job description

Your route

The Account Development Specialist is the image, face, and voice of NAPA. You will build and maintain strong business relationships with existing and prospective customers, with a focus on paint, body, and equipment products and programs. By implementing National, Regional, and District sales initiatives, you will help grow sales while providing market intelligence on customer behaviour, competitive activity, and industry trends.
This is a regular full-time position located in Eastern Ontario.
Salary Range: $58,900–$73,600 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
We offer a competitive compensation package that includes a comprehensive benefits program, corporate discounts, and ongoing training and development opportunities.

Specific Responsibilities Are

• Call on installers and body shops to promote and sell NAPA auto parts, paint, body, equipment products, and programs.
• Implement sales development plans and support District and Regional marketing strategies, promotions, and initiatives.
• Partner with the District Sales Manager and Store Managers to develop plans that grow business with existing customers within the assigned territory.
• Gather market intelligence and communicate customer needs, competitive activity, and product or service issues to Store Managers and the District Sales Manager.
• Make account pricing recommendations, assist with collections, and help ensure customers adhere to purchasing terms and conditions.

Under the hood

To Join Our Team, You Need

• Automotive aftermarket sales experience, preferably in paint, body, and equipment.
• Strong knowledge of collision repair products, refinishing supplies, and shop equipment.
• Proven ability to build customer relationships, develop business, and manage a sales territory.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to collaborate with store, district, regional, and corporate sales teams.
• Experience with account pricing, collections, and sales planning is an asset.
• Valid driver’s licence and ability to travel throughout the assigned territory.

About The Division

The Auto Parts Division is mainly involved in the sale, distribution and marketing of replacement parts and supplies for cars and light trucks. We have the largest Canadian distribution network of vehicle replacement parts. Our banners in this division include household name NAPA Auto Parts, as well as Altrom-Autocamping, specialized in parts for imported vehicles, and CMAX, specialized in paint and body supplies. With so many different roles available in our divisions, everyone can find the perfect fit for their skillset and aspirations. Just pick the one that suits you best!