Who is Keystone Automotive Operations? We are the leading distributor of specialty automotive and RV aftermarket parts and accessories, and we have developed a culture of family that has allowed our business to grow across the globe.
With our more than 2,000 employees, we strive to reflect this culture by living our values of Commitment, Customer Service, Execution, Integrity, Leadership, Teamwork, & Fun. Through these values, we’ve been able to provide our employees with the tools they need to succeed. That’s because when you succeed, we succeed at our goal of delivering the products that people need when they need them!
What can Keystone Automotive Operations do for YOU? Our company utilizes competitive training programs, coaching, communication, & collaboration to help our team members learn and grow! We also offer:
Benefits Package: Includes Medical, Dental, Vision, & other benefits
401K w/ Generous Company Match
Paid Time Off & Paid Company Holidays
Employee Referral Bonus: Eligible to make referrals immediately after first day
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Discount Programs
And More!
Your Role with Keystone Automotive Operations Keystone Automotive Operations is currently looking to hire a Sales & Merchandising Manager to focus on excess and obsolete inventory. We are looking for an individual who is entrepreneurially driven with a mix of both analytical and sales abilities. This unique hybrid position is a combination of eCommerce sales, traditional sales, marketing, inventory management, pricing and analytics.
As a Sales & Merchandising Manager, you will have the unique opportunity of both creating & executing a sales and marketing plan for a highly visible segment of the company. The Sales & Merchandising Manager will be responsible for all aspects of the business segment from creating a business plan to closing a sale throughout Keystone’s vast customer base.
Responsibilities Include:
Analytics
Maintain and update various weekly, monthly and quarterly files
Create, maintain and manage E&O pricing
Develop and track all sales initiatives
Marketing
Develop & implement marketing plans for target product segments via all wholesale and retail channels including digital media
Work in conjunction with the sales management team providing proposals and implementing strategies to achieve sales growth
Catalog SKUs into one page specials using knowledge of Microsoft Power Point
Assist in marketing and selling of Keystone’s line card specifically clearance and overstocked items
Update customer contact information with KAO operating system, create/maintain mailings lists and track call frequency on a daily business
Traditional Sales
Work with the sales team, providing marketing proposals, spiffs, and sales campaigns for the sales staff to execute.
Develop & implement sales plans for target product segments via all wholesale and retail channels including digital media
Make outbound sales calls to select E&O customers, new customers and potential customers
Coordinate and support selling events at Keystone sponsored trade shows
eCommerce Sales
Maintain & operate eBay store
Qualifications Include:
Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Finance, Business, or a related field.
2+ Years in a Sales and/or Marketing related field.
Advanced Excel Skills.
Accurate data analysis and reporting skills using Microsoft Excel, SQL or Access including but not limited to formulas, charts, pivot tables and vlookup functionality
Effective presentations skills using knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint
Exceptional verbal & written communication skills required, confident speaker
Team orientated with strong interpersonal communications skills able to lead and participate in cross functional teams
Proficiency with statistical calculations helpful
eCommerce experience a plus primarily dealing in auction sites such as EBAY
Business to Business sales & marketing experience preferred
Ability to perform duties independently
Comfortable cold calling where necessary.
For more information about Keystone Automotive Operations, Inc. and our available opportunities, please visit www.keystoneautomotive.com/Careers.