Robert Smith
Senior Business Development Manager at Advantage Parts Solutions- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Certified Parts Manager
Volkswagen of America, IncJan, 2012- Nov, 2024 -
Certified Parts Specialist
Toyota North AmericaJan, 2010- Nov, 2024 -
Certified Parts Specialist
LexusJan, 2008- Nov, 2024 -
Certified Parts Specialist
Ford Motor CompanyJan, 2004- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Advantage Parts Solutions
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Canada
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Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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100 - 200 Employee
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Senior Business Development Manager
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Dec 2015 - Present
Manage and drive the sourcing, prospecting and enrollment of automotive dealerships into the Advantage program to increase market revenue, while establishing and developing business opportunities for dealer clients to bolster sales and increase revenues. Collaborate in cultivating, developing and managing new BDMs in multiple areas ranging from mobile application training to dashboard navigation. • Engage with c-level clients, managers and owners to assess each automotive business’s purchasing habits and needs to assist dealer clients in developing strategies to gain their business. • Partner in all aspects of strategic planning and the identification of market trends in collaboration with regional manager to build strong relations with dealer clients and automotive shops. • Enter all sales visits and market intelligence into company database via CRM Mobile app. • Continually explore the status automotive repair shops in the market to update sales routes and keep our dealer clients informed of market changes. Show less
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Summit Collision Centers
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United States
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Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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Parts Professional
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Jul 2012 - Dec 2015
Managed and oversaw all aspects of the entire parts operation, to include staff administration, ordering, sales, business development, receiving, returns and customer service. Verified all parts ordered and received in order to provide timely support to internal projects. • Conducted the hiring, training, performance oversight, scheduling and evaluation of team staff. • Participated in the creation and monitoring of operating budget for the parts department. • Partnered with the service department, collision repair and support staff to ensure inventory was available when needed; determined appropriate inventory levels while ensuring periodic parts turnover. Show less
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Education
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Macomb Community College
Associate of General Studies, Business Administration and Management -
Ferris State University
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services