Advance Auto Parts · 5 hours ago
Commercial Sales Manager - Kansas City, KS
St Louis, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expAdvance Auto Parts is seeking a Commercial Sales Manager who will manage and direct a sales force to achieve sales and profit goals. The role involves developing a team of outside sales professionals, focusing on customer retention and growth, while executing key company strategies aligned with Advance’s core values.
AutomotiveRetail
Responsibilities
Manages and directs a sales force to achieve sales and profit goals
Designs and recommends sales programs and sets short- and long-term sales strategies
Evaluates and implements appropriate new sales techniques to increase the department's sales volume
May recommend product or service enhancements to improve customer satisfaction and sales potential
Ensures projects are completed on time and within budget
Acts as advisor to sales team regarding projects, tasks, and operations
Responsible and accountable for the overall Commercial Sales Program results in their assigned territory, with emphasis on retaining and growing sales from existing Commercial customers
Responsible for the recruitment, development, training and performance management of a group of Commercial Account Managers (CAMs)
Consistently executes all key company strategies
Qualification
Required
Ability to pass a pre-employment screening, where applicable
Ability to pass a driving record check (MVR)
4-6 years of successful sales management of an outside B2B sales force
4 year degree preferred or combination of additional sales management experience and education
Proficient in MS Office, Outlook and CRM
Demonstrated history of selecting, training and developing high performing sales professionals committed to growing the business through superior customer service
Ability to direct, coordinate and evaluate sales force that contributes to exceeding sales and profit targets
Ability to analyze data, develop strategic plans, and improve financial results
Excellent communication skills and competitive drive
Ability to travel within market territory (some overnight travel) and work varied schedule including some night and weekends
Preferred
4 year degree preferred or combination of additional sales management experience and education
Benefits
401K with matching company contribution
Outstanding benefit package (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, etc)
Laptop PC, CRM and Expense Account
Structured training program
Tremendous growth potential
Vehicle Stipend with Company Gas Card for All Fuel Purchases
Phone Stipend
Company
Advance Auto Parts
Advance Auto Parts is the largest automotive aftermarket parts provider in North America, serves both the professional installer.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.95B2025-07-28Post Ipo Debt· $1.95B
2001-11-29IPO
Leadership Team
Shane O'Kelly
President and Chief Executive Officer
Ryan Grimsland
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
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