Parts City District Sales Manager - R3

Pay Range: $70,971.00 - $106,457.00 The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location.  Additional compensation includes annual, quarterly performance, or premiums may be paid in amounts ranging per hour in specific circumstances. Premiums may be based on schedule, facility, season, or specific work performed. Multiple premiums may apply if applicable criteria are met. Responsible for actively promoting the Parts City Auto Parts Affiliate program to solicit, recruit and develop new business. Represent Parts City/Ozark Automotive to new and existing customers with the goal of protecting the company's interest and capturing all sales opportunity within their assigned territory.  Utilize our current programs and industry expertise to become a business partner/consultant to store ownership and management teams. Parts City District Sales Manager are employed by Ozark Automotive/O’Reilly Auto Parts for the purpose of increasing the company’s net sales of automotive parts and accessories and becoming a business partner/consultant for our customers. Each Parts City District Sales Manager is expected to represent the company’s interest in all aspects of customer service, sales growth and expense control. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Primary responsibility of each Parts City District Sales Manager is expanding the distribution of the Parts City affiliate program through new markets and competitive store changeovers. Responsible for maintaining a consistent call schedule, as determined by the Director of Independent Sales. Research and determine the competitive factors and business conditions in each market to gain credibility, and the knowledge required to assist store management and ownership in growing their business. This process includes developing action plans to address the operational strengths/weaknesses of each store which can include, advertising/marketing needs, customer service, finance and other factors which contribute to the overall net sales and profitability of each customer. Build strong relationships between Ozark Automotive Distributors and store personnel by promoting the products, programs & services exclusively available to Parts City Affiliates through the growth and financial resources of O’Reilly Auto Parts. Present Parts City programs and policies in a clear and timely manner and assess the effectiveness of each store with their implementation of our sales programs/promotions at the wholesale and retail levels.  This includes training new store employees and new customers of Ozark Automotive Distributors. Assist Sales Management Team with the identification and evaluation of business leads including new store prospects, changeovers, or stores for sale with their sales territory. Ensure that commitments made by Part City stores and the Sales Management Team are fulfilled on a consistent and timely basis. Communicate immediately to the distribution center management when any customer problems or concerns arise. Monitor product line support and increase store purchases by converting competitive product lines which are not being purchased from Ozark Automotive.  Review monthly computer reports for each Parts City store to ensure returns from each customer are within acceptable parameters and product line support does not decline. Provide guidance to Part City stores in the areas of product merchandising and advertising to attain 100% participation in our annual marketing program. Support and Track progress of Ideal Stock update at Parts City Stores. Provide assistance with the planning and actively participate in new store installations/changeovers, remodel projects, and store inventories at associate and corporate locations. Safeguard the assets of Ozark Automotive Distributors and control expenses for the betterment of the Company. Complete all required call reports, itineraries, and expense reports on a timely basis. Take personal