MSX has been a trusted partner to leading vehicle manufacturers, their retailers, and mobility organizations globally for more than 30 years. Our unwavering commitment is to help our clients transform their businesses and effectively manage operations in the areas of: Sales Performance; Repair Optimization and Compliance; Parts and Accessories Sales Performance; and Consumer Engagement. With our global teams, industry expertise, and the power of technology, we design and deliver tailored, sustainable, and innovative solutions and services that help our clients optimize their operations and captivate their customers.
Job DescriptionThe bpro Business Development Manager will be thoroughly familiar with the U.S. automotive aftermarket. Their primary focus will be on selling bpro products to OEM Dealerships, independent installers, and fleets. The position requires full-time travel. The bpro Business Development Manager responsibilities include assisting Dealers in inventory management & analysis of bpro products along with outside sales support for assigned Dealerships.
Day to Day Responsibilities
BDMs will be scheduled in advance to travel with to Dealers to sell and support bpro products
Acting on behalf of the Dealers, BDMs will coordinate and communicate marketing and sales programs and related features including technician training, technical support, local product promotions and Dealer-funded related details
Will be expected to exercise initiative to follow-up on sales calls and "close" sales as authorized by Dealers
Will be required to understand high level OEM Dealer organization and aftermarket strategy
Will be required to submit daily sales call reports including number of planned/actual customer visits; sales results by product and description of call/next steps using TrackIT and Excel
Will provide recommendations on product line expansion, pricing opportunities, market trends from the advanced analytics and data reporting system
Will work with Mopar Headquarters and Field personnel to coordinate efforts and identify open markets in need of coverage
Sales Contacts - Minimum contacts per representative:
One “face to face” contact with the assigned dealer every 30-45 days
One phone contact with every servicing dealer weekly
Participate in standard meetings with OEM Business Center personnel
Return all emails and phone calls within 24 hours
All contacts will be logged in TrackIt
The MSXI PMO will manage the implementation schedule, dealer contact reports, conducting post-visit surveys and compiling/reporting survey results
BDMs will be equipped with a company laptop
The client will provide access to internal network and additional program support components
Minimum of seven years professional experience in the automotive aftermarket and/or wholesale parts environment with specific Stellantis dealer experience preferred
Experience in wholesale automotive parts sales, management and customer requirements
Prior aftermarket territory sales management, training, coaching and consulting preferred
Must possess excellent communication, presentation and negotiation skills
Must be highly interpersonal with team-building and participative management skills
Proficient with PC, Dealer/IRF Management Systems and Microsoft Office applications
Requires self-starter with ability to work under minimal supervision
Education and/or Experience
Bachelor's degree in related field or minimum 7 years equivalent experience
Familiarity with the following automotive operations: Manufacturer, fleet, installer, mechanical parts wholesale, dealership parts management & aftermarket service departments
Basic understanding of automobile repair and technology
Experience with management of and selling wholesale automotive parts
Language Skills
Candidate must professional level communications abilities in English and any other languages as required by the project client
Computer Skills
High level of proficiency with PC and Microsoft applications including; Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint presentations
Candidate must possess demonstrated competency in Mopar /Dealer/Distributor specific software applications as required by the client
Strategic Skills
Ability to perform GAP analysis of current operating practices and develop a comprehensive action plan based on findings
Comprehensive experience in wholesale parts business planning and marketing highly preferred
Tactical Skills
Candidate must be able to execute outlined program components such as training, reporting, merchandising, marketing, group facilitation and product demonstration abilities
Process Skills
Candidate must be proficient in all areas of process development, mapping, evaluation and execution
Reasoning Ability
Candidate must be capable of formulating business decisions based on a logical reasoning approach and offering a solution based outcome to all situations
Self-Starting Abilities
Must possess a demonstrated ability to operate successfully in business environment with limited management oversite with demonstrated teamwork abilities
Physical Demands
Minimum of seven years professional experience in the automotive aftermarket and/or wholesale parts environment with specific Stellantis dealer experience preferred
Experience in wholesale automotive parts sales, management and customer requirements
Prior aftermarket territory sales management, training, coaching and consulting preferred
Must possess excellent communication, presentation and negotiation skills
Must be highly interpersonal with team-building and participative management skills
Proficient with PC, Dealer/IRF Management Systems and Microsoft Office applications
Requires self-starter with ability to work under minimal supervision
Work Environment
Position is full-time
Up to 90% overnight travel required
Able to accommodate working from a home office location
The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate may not have been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At MSXi, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current annual range is CAD80k to CAD94k based on current experience.
MSX is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, neurodiversity or other personal characteristics and backgrounds, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, or marital and parental status. As users of the Disability Confident scheme, we interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.
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