Parts Team Lead - bpro Parts Program

About the role

MSX International is seeking a Parts Team Lead to head its bpro Parts Program Distribution Field Team. The role leads a team of Automotive Parts Experts to expand the automotive parts distribution network for a Premier Automaker in the US, working with dealerships and dealer groups to grow bpro parts sales internally and externally. It is a professional supervisory position, remote and possibly involving travel across the continental US, reporting to the MSX Director and Mopar Aftermarket Account Team Leads.

Key responsibilities

• Build and maintain a national automotive parts sales and distribution program through the dealer network
• Lead field teams, construct market and account plans, and collect and share real-time account and competitive information
• Recruit, hire and retain wholesale parts personnel, and oversee travel, sales presentation preparation and standardized call reports
• Manage project work plans, track deliverables, issues, risks and action items, and run a QA process with peer reviews
• Monitor program objectives, provide weekly market feedback and sales summaries, and manage program profit and loss
• Provide analysis for ad-hoc executive reporting and ensure contractual compliance

Required profile

• At least five years of professional experience in the automotive aftermarket or wholesale environment
• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience
• Prior program management experience
• Familiarity with dealership, fleet, installer, collision, parts distribution and aftermarket operations, and basic knowledge of automobile repair and technology
• Ability to communicate professionally in English and other languages required by the client
• Physical ability to handle multi-day travel, long periods of activity at seminars and lifting at least 50 lbs

Required skills

• Proficiency with PC and Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Project and Word
• Analytical skills to identify opportunities, trends and anomalies
• Excellent communication, presentation and negotiation skills
• Self-starting ability to work with minimal supervision