Customer Account Manager - Cedar Rapids, IA

Key Duties And 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.

Essential Job Skills Necessary For Success

• Working knowledge of Advance products and services and the ability to market those products and services to meet customer need
• Working knowledge of the APAL system, including Inventory Management and processing of Commercial account paperwork
• Working knowledge of automotive systems and traditional automotive aftermarket
• Speak and write English (Spanish a plus); communicate effectively and build strong relationships with customers, peers and upper management
• Strong presentation and verbal and written communications skills, including ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedural manuals
• Use Microsoft software effectively (Word, Excel required – PowerPoint preferred)
• Calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, percentages, sales increases, and gross profit percent
• Think strategically, analyze issues and options, and effectively manage and facilitate change
• Ability to review and analyze business reports, such as profit and loss statement (P&L)
• Ability to work an assortment of days, evenings, and weekends as needed
• Ability to travel overnight occasionally

Prior Experiences That Set a CAM Up For Success

• Proven sales track record with 3-5 years related selling experience

Physical Demands

• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds
• Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; extreme cold; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock; explosives; and vibration
• Noisy environment