Business Development Manager at MSXInternational

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. The 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    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  Candidate must possess the physical capabilities necessary to accomplish the tasks assigned to the program including but not limited to; assembling merchandising displays, delivery of marketing materials, multi-day travel, extended periods of physical activity during training seminars and ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. without sustaining injury. Work Environment  Position is full-time  Up to 90% overnight travel required  Able to accommodate working from a home office location MSX International is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to employing a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.