Description Position at NAPA Auto Parts Do you believe in building long-term relationships, and taking care of customers? If so, it's time to take your career to the next level with NAPA's Associate Sales Manager Trainee (SMT) program!NAPA is looking for an energetic Associate Sales Manager Trainee to join our team who has a passion for excellence, leadership and building and sustaining relationships. This is a rotational, 12-month training program designed to give the right candidate the experience and exposure to the NAPA system and our industry to support quick movement into a Sales Management position with NAPA Auto Parts upon completion of the program.Basic QualificationsBachelor's Degree 2-5 years' experience in Sales ManagementDemonstrated ability in Sales Calls, Closing Sales, and Achieving Sales and Profit QuotasMust be able to relocate upon completion of programExcellent verbal and written communication skillsTech-savvy with proficiency in Microsoft Office productsKnowledge and aptitude for using and interpreting financial reports and dataAbility to problem-solve and execute changes that increase efficiencies and improve customer serviceExcellent organizational skills, including prioritization and time managementMindset for SuccessPassionate and excited about building and sustaining relationshipsThrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environmentSelf-starter with a results-driven mindsetPassionate about attracting and retaining talentAct with integrity, professionalism, and confidentialityA Day in the LifeWill join the NAPA Sales team in supporting our independent store owners with tools and initiatives that power their successProvides guidance and direction to Sales teams focused on increasing wholesale business for distribution centersShifts into high gear to achieve quotas, rev up ROI, accelerate market penetration, and deliver excellent customer careWill engage in positive leadership to managers and employees to drive sales and profit growth through effective personnel and asset managementFuel and navigate NAPA programs while steering toward continuous improvement in processes and proceduresConduct high performance business development activities to increase the number of independent NAPA store owners across the United StatesStructured DevelopmentAssociate Sales Manager Trainees participate in monthly, instructor-led virtual training and lead projects with support from our field and headquarters leaders. The SMTs self-manage the program by following a comprehensive list of business processes, experiences, and online training that is completed over the course of the 12-month program. Each AHRM is assigned a Coach who partners with the AHRMs to ensure the AHRM experiences all critical aspects of the business. Outstanding Benefits and CultureHealth benefits and 401KEmployee discounts Paid time offStable, Fortune 200 company with a family feelCompany culture that works hard, yet takes care of employeesOpportunity for accessing multiple career paths and ongoing development with support from leaders and your teamGPC conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. GPC's policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons.