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Store training to include warranty returns, core retrieval, installation cart and execution, plan-o-gram (POG) appearance and accuracy, point of sale (POS) across the category, testing/sales processes, overcoming objections, program understanding, and competitive insights.\n\nAccumulate and analyze data on the service drive, tech bay area, repair orders, and Tableau reporting.\n\nDrive market focus and personnel deployment to manage struggling markets, high warranty, and store challenges.\n\nEnergize the associates with knowledge of the market, competition, and category.\n\nQualifications:\n4 yr. degree or applicable employment experience.\n\n5+ years of account management, growth, and retention.\n\nProven record of presenting and implementing account technical training and mentoring skills.\n\nChallenger Sales ability and experience in implementation.\n\nStrong understanding of in-store processes, merchandising, and sales enablement at the store level.\n\nAbility to identify operational inefficiencies, develop solutions, and drive best practices.\n\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence others.\n\nStrong critical thinking and problem-solving skills coupled with the ability to understand competitive dynamics.\n\nAbility to analyze reports, track store performance, and use tools like CRM and Tableau to inform decisions.\n\nStrong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines under minimal supervision.\n\nScope Data:\nManage assigned areas within budget.\n\nInteract professionally with area managers, store personnel, customers, distributors, and cross-functional Team Members.\n\nConduct any training needed.\n\nModel Interstate’s Purpose and Values.\n\nWork Environment:\nRegularly required to use hands to grasp or handle and talk and hear.\n\nSpecific vision abilities include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.\n\nOffice environment but may be exposed to moving equipment mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals.\n\nOffice - Remote. 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