Wholesale Account Specialist

Akkodis
CA, United States
Full-time

Role Responsibilities :

New Shop Account Outreach (40%)

  • Cold Calling Shops : Actively visit independent repair shops to establish parts ordering relationships with car dealers.
  • Identify Key Personnel : Connect with shop personnel responsible for parts ordering to facilitate effective communication.
  • Facilitate Introductions : Arrange introductions between new shop customers and dealership Parts Managers and wholesale teams.
  • Confirm Orders : Coordinate with dealership wholesale teams to confirm and manage customer orders.
  • Update CRM Profiles : Maintain and update customer profiles in the Wholesale CRM system.
  • Document Visits : Log all account visits and interactions in the Dealer CRM database.

Shop Software Adoption (40%)

  • Identify Non-Users : Identify shops not using key EPO platforms (CollisionLink, OPS, CCC, RepairLink) for targeted adoption initiatives.
  • Promote Collaboration : Persuade shops to collaborate with local Car Dealerships through platform features and benefits.
  • Provide Support : Assist shops with platform sign-up, installation, integration, and usage.
  • Manage Issues : Handle and escalate shop issues with platform providers.

Dealer Program Engagement (20%)

  • Field Coordination : Collaborate with Wholesale Parts Specialists for each Dealer contact.
  • Market Kickoff Participation : Attend market kickoff events for shop visits and platform adoption plans.
  • Share Plans and Schedules : Develop and share detailed contact plans and schedules with Dealers and teams.
  • Review Sales Data : Analyze Dealer sales data to monitor EPO platform adoption and identify improvements.
  • Coaching Dealers : Coach Dealers on optimizing order response times and conversion rates.
  • Escalate Opportunities : Identify and escalate Dealer opportunities for additional support and development.

Years of Experience : 5+ years of experience in a relevant role within the automotive or wholesale industry is required.

Education :

  • Required : bachelor’s degree
  • Desired : master’s degree in business management or marketing

Skills :

  • Communication skills interpersonal, presentation, and written.
  • Ability to integrate people and system processes.
  • Influencing and negotiation skills
  • Problem-solving

Specialized Skills :

  • Required : Experience in wholesale parts sales, sales experience / sales acumen, understanding of US automotive aftermarket
  • Desired : Experience in directing sales across multiple channels, knowledge of Aftermarket or OEM sales and supply environment, wholesale (Field) automotive experience, parts, accessory, & service marketing experience, retail / parts manager experience, proficient in current Dealer DMS systems data and Office applications.

Work Flexibility :

  • Must be willing to travel up to 95%. Travel within set regional areas within the US.
  • 6 days ago
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