NFI Parts is North America's most comprehensive organization providing parts, technical publications, training, and support for buses and motor coaches. NFI Parts is the parts division of NFI Group, providing replacement parts for New Flyer transit buses, MCI motor coaches, ADL buses, ARBOC vehicles, as well as the product lines for the acquired NABI and Orion parts businesses. Additionally, NFI Parts has extensive cross references for parts that are common with other bus, coach, and cutaway product lines and has a mature supply base and established relationships with over 1,000 suppliers. Further information is available at .com.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Regional Parts Manager with NFI Parts successfully manages and develops customer accounts; specifically in the US Mid Atlantic Region of Aftermarket Parts (NJ, DE, MD, VA, WV).

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Responsible for developing a cohesive strategy for their region to deliver on agreed upon annual sales and profitability targets.
• Responsible for updating strategy on an on-going basis.
• Regular reporting on regional sales activities.
• Execute specific sales growth initiatives with primary focus on sales to new and existing customers.
• Initiate and participate in on-site sales calls/visits.
• Performs regular proactive outbound phone sales calls to key accounts to ensure all service parts needs are being met.
• Serves as the liaison between the customer and internal organization to resolve issues, complaints, backorders, and other problems tied to the aftermarket business.
• Performs outbound phone sales calls to customers within the assigned territory for post-delivery sales, i.e. suggested stocking lists, new product introductions, invitations to participate in NFI webinars (including CCS training) and technical training events.
• Analyze customer's operations to optimize selection of appropriate parts and stocking levels and develop and implement plans to convert customers from competing brands of both coaches and parts
• Provides competitor parts numbers for the possibility of reverse engineering and increasing product offering
• Professionally represent NFI and present at programs and/or national conferences and trade shows.
• Generate leads from tradeshows and regional networking events.

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:

• Bachelor degree in Sales, Transportation, or Business Administration preferred.
• At least 5 years of coach, automotive or transportation equipment and/or OEM equipment sales and technical product support experience is required.
• 5+ years demonstrated consecutive periods of sales excellence in long cycle sales; preferably in transportation, logistics, parts/material supplier or product development.
• Knowledge of coaches, school buses, class 8 trucks, agricultural or construction equipment is preferred.
• Strongly prefer knowledge of "whole vehicle" parts and systems (engines, electrical, HVAC, drive train, suspensions, brakes, etc); ability to provide first level diagnosis of coach issues and/or to connect the customer with NFI technical resources for secondary level diagnosis (Call center, Service center, or onsite product support).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook, and Internet.
• Prior experience working with government contracts beneficial.
• Energetic, confident, customer service oriented personality with strong persuasive abilities.
• Must be proactive, always take the initiative and creates demand for NFI's products and services.
• Highly developed communication and presentation skills.
• Personal presence must reflect the highest level of professionalism.
• Strong sense of urgency to complete tasks and projects on time and within budget.
• Ability to travel overnight within region up to 50%.

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM:

• Competitive Wages
• Excellent Benefits
• A continuous learning environment
• Ability to advance your career with a growing company

OUR WHY:

We exist to move people. Our mission is to design and deliver exceptional transportation solutions that are safe, accessible, efficient and reliable.

NFI Group is a leading independent global bus manufacturer providing a comprehensive suite of mass transportation solutions. News and information is available at , , , , , , and .