Job Description

Established in 1919 and traded on the NYSE, Standard Motor Products, Inc., (SMP) is a leading independent manufacturer, distributor, and marketer of replacement parts for motor vehicles in the automotive aftermarket industry, with a complementary focus on heavy duty, industrial equipment and original equipment markets.

We are organized into two operating segments. Each segment focuses on providing our customers with full-line coverage of its products, and a full suite of complementary services that are tailored to our customers’ business needs and driving end-user demand for our products. Our Engine Management Segment manufactures and distributes a full line of critical components for the ignition, electrical, emissions, fuel and safety-related systems of motor vehicles. Our Temperature Control Segment manufactures and distributes a full line of critical components for the temperature control (air conditioning and heating) systems, engine cooling systems, power window accessories and windshield washer systems of motor vehicles.

We sell our products primarily to automotive aftermarket retailers, program distribution groups, warehouse distributors, original equipment manufacturers and original equipment service part operations in the United States, Canada, Europe, Asia, Mexico and other Latin American countries.

We employ approximately 4,300 people in North America, Europe and Asia.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Utilize your keen management and sales abilities to improve team coverage, ensure customer satisfaction, and meet/exceed sales forecasts for your assigned region.

Responsibilities will include:

• Sales support; Installer sales calls with customer’s outside sales people
• Train customer at all levels on features and benefits of product groups
• Service support at customer store level and customer distribution centers
• Deliver Regional sales presentations
• Involvement with new store product installation and store move

Requirements / Experience

• Successful candidate will be results oriented, highly personable, and have appropriate knowledge of automotive technical/mechanical subjects.
• Superior presentation, leadership, motivational, analytical and oral/written communication skills.
• Ability to travel to various locations as needed.
• Knowledge of sales processes/capabilities, B2B experience.
• PC proficiency with MS Office Suite.
• College degree preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish.
• Candidate must be located within 30 miles of Chicago, IL.
• Automotive experience highly preferred. 

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Standard Motor Products is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.