Parts Sales Specialist

Parts Sales Specialist

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we're all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?

Our Marketing, Sales & Service organization advances the Ford reputation as a visionary vehicle and mobility services company and helps deliver a trusted customer experience. Use your marketing, sales and service expertise to turn data-driven insights into innovative solutions that enhance sales and customer loyalty. Join us and be the eyes, ears and voice of Ford.

The Parts Sales Specialist will be based in Arizona and travel to local sites throughout Arizona, Nevada, and New Mexico. Travel in-market will be at minimum 3 or more days per week.

What you'll do...

The Parts Sales Specialist will be responsible for leading the development and execution of business plan strategies to improve Wholesale and Fleet/Government Parts Sales, Dealership Parts Inventories, and Customer Satisfaction throughout the region by:

• Analyze, communicate performance, and consult with Market Area/Regional personnel on meeting key objectives via Organizational Meetings, conference calls, etc.

• Participate in and support the various business growth dealer meetings: Dealer Advertising Associations, Grass Roots, Dealer Council Meetings, etc.

• Collaborating and building relationships with key stakeholders to capitalize on parts sales growth opportunities:

• Market Area/Regional personnel and key Marketing, Sales, and Field Operations personnel in the General Office

• Consulting organizations (ADMI, MSX, etc.)

• Parts Distribution Center (PDC) management

• Parts Supply and Logistic General Office Team

• Motorcraft Sales Organization Management

• North American Fleet Service Management

• Managing the development and implementation of effective programs, events (promotions, incentives, training sessions, etc.), and advertising/merchandising strategies toward meeting/exceeding Retail & Wholesale parts and accessories objectives.

• Providing support for Market Area/Regional personnel regarding:

• Communication of programs, events, and training to drive success toward objectives

• Best Practices and sales tools

• Dealer Consultation regarding effective implementation of programs and advertising/merchandising (POS) strategies

• Monitoring of efforts to improve parts inventory management (RIM)

• Assist in preparing Business Development presentations for account meetings conducted by the General and Regional Manager (Grass Roots meetings, Fixed Operations Improvement meetings, etc.).

You'll have...

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, Marketing, Sales, or related field of study.

• 3+ years of professional field sales experience required, must have experience traveling in a sales role.

• Ability To Travel In-Market [up to 4 Hour Drive Time] & May Require Overnight Travel In-Market [i.e., Hotel Stay Tuesday - Friday]

• Minimum Travel Required: 3 or more days per week to local sites throughout Arizona, Nevada, and New Mexico.

Even better, you may have...

• Ford Sales Division or Ford Customer Service Division Field Experience - 3 Years Minimum [2014 or later] is preferred

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!

As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder...or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

• Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage

• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care and more

• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more

• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases

• Tuition assistance

• Established and active employee resource groups

• Paid time off for individual and team community service

• A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year's Day

• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

For a detailed look at our benefits, click here:

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This position is a range of salary grades 7 & 8 .

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call ~~~.

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Requisition ID : 29197