Growth-Focused Automotive Accounts Manager

Advance Auto Parts Inc.; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Advance Auto Parts is seeking a Customer Account Manager (CAM) to sell or oversee the sale of automotive products to repair shops and commercial customers. The CAM role emphasizes inspiring our team, helping customers succeed, and growing the business with integrity.

You will manage accounts, implement programs, visit customers, analyze reports, and collaborate with store and regional leadership. Strong communication, Excel proficiency, and willingness to travel are required.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years related selling experience.
• High School diploma or GED.
• Associate’s degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work with District Leaders, General Managers and other key personnel to achieve all agreed upon goals for assigned accounts.
• Implement new Commercial Sales programs, as well as support current programs.
• Visit assigned accounts, making sales calls and developing approaches that best position products, services, or ideas; identify and meet the needs of commercial customers.
• Proactively communicate with Store Team on a regular basis to ensure that customer expectations concerning product availability, accuracy, and delivery timelines are realistic and being met.
• Provide feedback and input to business partners regarding competitive information, merchandising suggestions, and other services to strengthen the market position of the company.
• Partner in the development and retention of Commercial Parts Pros to support the Advance plan for internal growth and career opportunities.
• Demonstrate an eagerness to be a team player and assist in other functions as assigned by Region and Area leaders and as needed, including, but not limited to: cleaning, organizing, stocking, operating POS equipment, truck loading/unloading, etc.

Skills

Sales experience

Customer relationships

Communication skills

Strategic thinking

Team player

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

APAL system

Job description

Advance Auto Parts is seeking a Customer Account Manager (CAM) to sell or oversee the sale of automotive products to repair shops and commercial customers. The CAM role emphasizes inspiring our team, helping customers succeed, and growing the business with integrity.

You will manage accounts, implement programs, visit customers, analyze reports, and collaborate with store and regional leadership. Strong communication, Excel proficiency, and willingness to travel are required.