Strategic Commercial Account Manager - Growth & Travel

Advance Auto Parts; Helena (MT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sales commission eligibility

Job summary

Advance Auto Parts is seeking a Customer Account Manager to drive sales and oversee automotive product distribution to repair shops and commercial customers. You will collaborate with district leaders and store teams to meet goals, visit accounts, and implement sales programs.

The role requires strong communication, proficiency with Microsoft Excel, and the ability to analyze reports and contribute to merchandising strategies. Flexibility to travel and work varied hours is expected.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of related selling experience.
• High School diploma or GED required; Associate's degree preferred.
• Valid driver's license and fleet safety certification.

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. Maintain database of account sales call activity, etc.
• 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 relationship

Communication skills

Microsoft Word/Excel

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate’s degree or equivalent

Tools

APAL system

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Advance Auto Parts is seeking a Customer Account Manager to drive sales and oversee automotive product distribution to repair shops and commercial customers. You will collaborate with district leaders and store teams to meet goals, visit accounts, and implement sales programs.

The role requires strong communication, proficiency with Microsoft Excel, and the ability to analyze reports and contribute to merchandising strategies. Flexibility to travel and work varied hours is expected.