Heavy Vehicle Business Specialist
REF. #
R26_0000020230
Category
Customer Service
Work places
Kingston, Ontario
Division
NAPA Auto Parts
Status
Full-time
Schedule
40H
Salary Grade
UAP - P2A
Your route
We are seeking a knowledgeable and driven Heavy Vehicle Business Specialist to support and grow the Heavy Vehicle and Industrial sector of our business within Eastern Ontario.
This role is solely focused on driving Heavy Vehicle and Industrial growth by working across all levels of the sales chain — from suppliers and vendors to store teams and end-user customers. The primary focus will be product selection, effective store inventory management, pricing strategy and maintenance, and delivering extensive product training to our teams.
Salary Range: $66,700 – $83,400 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
We offer a competitive compensation package that includes a comprehensive benefits program, access to corporate discounts, and ongoing training and development opportunities to support your professional growth throughout your career.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the inventory assortment of Heavy Vehicle products across Eastern Ontario, including assortment planning, order points, replenishment, product file maintenance, and pricing uploads in partnership with the Purchasing Clerk.
- Coordinate with the Distribution Centre and vendors to ensure effective store-level inventory management.
- Collaborate with internal teams to support pricing strategies, account profiles, discount planning, and margin objectives.
- Conduct sales planning with the sales team, identifying target accounts and products to drive Heavy Vehicle growth while aligning initiatives across departments.
- Present Heavy Vehicle initiatives to district teams and engage with customers as needed to support growth strategies.
- Develop, update, and deliver engaging product and sales training for store staff and the sales team, ensuring comprehension and retention.
- Serve as the subject matter expert and primary technical resource for Heavy Vehicle-related inquiries, building strong cross-functional relationships.
Under the hood
To join our team, you need:
- Post-secondary education required; Heavy Vehicle industry experience preferred (store management/operations experience an asset)
- Strong communication, training, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to gain buy-in from store teams, suppliers, and vendors
- Solid technical product knowledge, along with strong business and financial acumen
- Computer proficiency; experience with TAMS or product file management systems an asset
About the division
The Auto Parts Division is mainly involved in the sale, distribution and marketing of replacement parts and supplies for cars and light trucks. We have the largest Canadian distribution network of vehicle replacement parts. Our banners in this division include household name NAPA Auto Parts, as well as Altrom-Autocamping, specialized in parts for imported vehicles, and CMAX, specialized in paint and body supplies. With so many different roles available in our divisions, everyone can find the perfect fit for their skillset and aspirations. Just pick the one that suits you best!
