Wholesale Account Specialist

Primary Location: Herndon, Virginia

V-Soft Consulting is currently hiring for a Wholesale Account Specialist for our premier client in Herndon, Virginia.

Education And Experience »

• Bachelors Degree.
• 5 years of experience in a relevant role within the automotive or wholesale industry is required.
• Experience in wholesale parts sales.
• Sales experience / sales acumen.
• Understanding of US automotive aftermarket.

Desired

• Master Degree in Business Management or Marketing.
• Experience in directing sales 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.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities »

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

What You’ll Do

Job Responsibilities:

New Shop Account Outreach (40%)

• Cold Calling Shops: Actively visit independent body and mechanical repair shops to form parts ordering relationships with Dealers.
• Identify Key Personnel: Identify and connect with the shop personnel responsible for parts ordering to ensure smooth communication and relationship-building.
• Facilitate Introductions: Facilitate live introductions between new shop customers and dealership Parts Managers and wholesale teams to build and improve direct relationships.
• Confirm Orders: Work with dealership wholesale teams to confirm and manage live customer orders through the relevant software.
• Update CRM Profiles: Regularly update customer profiles in the Wholesale CRM system to enhance email capture rates and improve the effectiveness of marketing campaigns.
• Document Visits: Meticulously document all account visits and interactions in the Dealer CRM database to assist with Dealer account maintenance and ROI tracking.

Shop Software Adoption (40%)

• Identify Non-Users: Identify shops that are not currently using CollisionLink, OPS, CCC, or RepairLink EPO platforms to target them for adoption initiatives.
• Promote Collaboration: Persuade independent shops to collaborate with local authorized dealerships by highlighting the features and benefits of the ordering platforms.
• Provide Support: Offer hands-on support to independent shops, assisting with EPO platform sign-up, installation, integration, and usage, as well as guiding them through the parts ordering process.
• Manage Issues: Actively manage and escalate any issues shops encounter with platform providers, ensuring they receive timely and effective support.

Dealer Program Engagement (20%)

• Field Coordination: Liaise with Wholesale Parts Specialist for each Dealer contact.
• Market Kickoff Participation: Participate in market kickoff events for shop visits, working closely with Dealers to introduce new accounts and platform adoption plans.
• Share Plans and Schedules: Develop and share detailed shop contact target plans and schedules for new account outreach and software adoption with Dealers and teams
• Review Sales Data: Regularly review Dealer sales data to verify EPO platform adoption and identify areas for improvement.
• Coaching Dealers: Coach Dealers on best practices for responding to orders promptly and increasing conversion rates, ensuring they maximize the benefits of the platforms.
• Escalate Opportunities: Identify and escalate Dealer opportunities to Dealer Management and Field Teams for additional support and development.

Interested?

Qualified candidates should send their resumes to ajallu@vsoftconsulting.com

V-Soft Consulting Group is recognized among the top 100 fastest growing staffing companies in North America, V-Soft Consulting Group is headquartered in Louisville, KY with strategic locations in India, Canada and the U.S. V-Soft is known as an agile, innovative technology services company holding several awards and distinctions and has a wide variety of partnerships across diverse technology stacks.

As a valued V-Soft Consultant, you’re eligible for full benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision), a 401(k) plan, competitive compensation and more. V-Soft is partnered with numerous Fortune 500 companies, exceptionally positioned to advance your career growth.

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