Develop and maintain relationships with customers purchasing original equipment parts for vehicle repair for 13 brands in five states. These brands include Ford, GM, Genesis, Hyundai, Infiniti, Mazda, Nissan, Subaru, and Toyota. Also represent dealer co-op offering original equipment parts across all vehicle lines. Responsible for new business development and facilitating growth with existing customers by being a resource and partner to the clientele we service. Emphasis on strong customer service, problem solving, being solution driven, and providing excellent communication. Additional responsibilities include coaching parts specialtists, working closely with the Wholesale Manager to drive new business opportunities, and with the warehouse to excel at service level.AREAS OF EXPERTISE:- Excellent rapport with customers, and ability to build long term relationships and mutually beneficial partnerships-Responsible for helping to increase monthly and yearly gross profit margins-Monthly analysis of customer purchases-Continually seeking out new business growth opportunities with new and existing customers-Conduct meetings and negotiate for partnerships across multiple vehicle lines -Demonstrated problem solving skills, and ability to seek out solutions-Creativity and ability to think outside the box-Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal-Forecasting and examining year over year purchases-Identifying and strategizing opportunities for year over year increases in profitability-Coach sales team in finding ways to create superior communication and repor with customers-Continually strive to provide exceptional and ongoing customer service