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Regional Sales Manager- Shuttle Bus Parts

NFI Parts · Remote · US

Base
Not disclosed
OTE
Not disclosed
Posted
3d ago

Still open · checked 2h agoon NFI Parts's careers page

The job

What you'd do
Find new shuttle bus parts customers and grow sales with existing ones across the western US, selling to transit agencies, fleet companies, and repair shops. You'll spend 50 to 75% of your time traveling overnight.
Who you'd sell to
Transit agencies, fleet operators, shuttle bus dealers, service facilitiesIn their words: “public transit agencies, fleet management companies, private fleet operators, shuttle bus dealers, and service facilities”
Where deals come from
Mostly you. Expect a lot of outbound: cold calls, emails and LinkedIn.

The Braun Read

Ask hard questions

Too much is left unsaid. Make them answer before you invest.

Pay
No pay listed at all.
Transparency
Shares 1 of 5: quota, attainment, deal size, territory, sales cycle.
Time on market
Open 3 days.
Company hiring
This is their only open sales role.

Based only on what the posting says. Lights are a starting point for your first call, not a final judgment.

Questions to ask on the first call

Built from what this posting leaves out. How they answer tells you as much as what they say.

  1. 1.

    What percentage of fully ramped reps hit quota last year?

    OTE is what you could earn. This is how likely you are to earn it.

  2. 2.

    What are the base and the OTE for this role?

    No point investing hours before you know the number.

  3. 3.

    What's the annual quota, and how was it set?

    A quota built from real data is a target. Otherwise it's a hope.

  4. 4.

    What share of last year's closed deals did reps source themselves?

    Shows how much pipeline you'll have to build on your own.

  5. 5.

    How long is ramp, and what's the quota during it?

    Full quota on day one means you start behind.

  6. 6.

    Why is this role open? Did someone leave, or is it new?

    New headcount is growth. A replacement means someone left. Ask why.

› When the offer comes

Save these for later. They land better once they've said yes to you.

  1. 1.

    Can I see the full comp plan in writing, including clawbacks and accelerators?

    What's in writing is what gets paid. Read it before you sign.

  2. 2.

    Can I see the actual comp distribution for the team last year, not just the OTE?

    The spread shows what most reps really take home. OTE is just the target.

  3. 3.

    I'd be walking away from earned commission to join. Is there room for a sign-on bonus to help cover that?

    Leaving money behind is a fair reason to ask. The worst answer is no.

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Full posting
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 www.nfi.parts.com. The Regional Sales Manager – Shuttle Bus Parts is responsible for the development and growth of NFI Parts' all-makes aftermarket shuttle bus parts business throughout the region (Western US). This position is responsible for developing shuttle parts business within existing NFI Parts customers, developing new customers, and identifying new program and product opportunities to drive profitable sales growth throughout the region. · Build and develop relationships across all levels within existing and prospective customers throughout the region to identify and generate new shuttle bus parts sales opportunities and repeat business across multiple customer segments, including public transit agencies, fleet management companies, private fleet operators, shuttle bus dealers, and service facilities. · Develop and execute a regional sales plan to achieve established revenue, margin, customer growth, and business development objectives. · Conduct frequent customer visits throughout the region to develop relationships, identify opportunities, review customer parts requirements, and promote NFI Parts' shuttle bus product portfolio. · Actively manage a pipeline of existing and new customer opportunities, maintain accurate customer and opportunity activity within applicable NFI Parts systems (CRM), and drive opportunities through the sales process to completion. · Identify, promote, and follow through on regional stocking opportunities and Dedicated Stock Programs, collaborating with customers and internal NFI Parts teams to establish appropriate product assortments and stocking levels based on fleet composition, historical usage, and anticipated demand. · Serve as the regional shuttle bus parts subject matter expert and liaison between customers and internal NFI Parts teams, providing support related to vehicle applications, parts identification, cross-referencing, new business implementation, and resolution or escalation of significant customer needs and issues. · Monitor region sales performance, market activity, and competitive intelligence and provide routine reporting and forecasts to management and executive leadership. · Coordinate with the Sales Channel Manager and the other Regional Sales Managers to support national accounts and opportunities that cross regional boundaries. · Work with Marketing to increase awareness of NFI Parts' shuttle bus parts capabilities and identify regional marketing, promotional, and customer engagement opportunities. · Assist in the development of business cases for opportunities related to new programs or product offerings to stakeholders. · Participate in customer presentations, internal and external business meetings, conferences, trade shows, and other industry events to promote NFI Parts' shuttle bus parts capabilities and develop new business opportunities. · Educate customers on NFI Parts ordering resources, webstore capabilities, catalog navigation, and available shuttle bus parts programs. Requirements · Degree in Business, Engineering, Sales, Marketing or equivalent experience which has provided both theoretical and practical knowledge of the field. · 3+ years of sales, business development, account management, or technical product support experience within the heavy-duty parts, commercial vehicle, automotive aftermarket, transportation equipment, fleet, bus, or related industries. · Demonstrated experience developing customer relationships, identifying new business opportunities, and growing sales within an assigned territory. · Experience managing multiple customers, sales opportunities, and priorities independently. · Experience in heavy-duty truck or bus parts, transit bus, shuttle bus, school bus, commercial vehicle, automotive aftermarket, or related parts. · Experience selling aftermarket parts, components, or technical products to public transit agencies, private operators, dealers or repair facilities. · Experience with parts identification and cross-referencing. · Energetic, confident, customer service-oriented personality with strong sales abilities. · Strong verbal/written communication and organizational skills. · Ability to work in a team environment, as well as autonomously. · Proficient in MS Office. · Ability to travel 50-75% overnight through assigned region of US and Canada required.
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