Business Development Field Representative

Job Description

Job Description

Position Overview :

The Business Development Representative will play a key role in expanding SSF’s presence across the U.S. by identifying and onboarding new automotive repair facilities that specialize in European carlines. This field-based role involves regular travel to emerging markets, building strategic relationships, educating potential customers, and supporting long-term growth objectives. The ideal candidate thrives in a self-directed environment and has a strong understanding of the auto parts industry. This is a remote role.

Company Overview :

SSF Imported Auto Parts, LLC is an industry leader in the distribution of high-quality parts for European cars. We are in four states and in eleven locations. For over 40 years, our philosophy has been to meet our customers' needs and exceed their expectations. We live by the certainty that every individual at SSF makes a unique and important contribution to our success.

Essential Job Functions :

• Identify, visit, and establish new relationships with automotive repair facilities specializing in European carlines
• Actively develop and grow new customer accounts through field prospecting and outreach in target markets
• Support the sales team by helping convert new leads into active accounts through education, relationship-building, and product support
• Educate potential customers on SSF’s value proposition, including our product catalog, promotions, online tools, and service capabilities
• Collaborate with Product Managers to provide market feedback and help shape product positioning strategies
• Collect and analyze market intelligence, including competitor activity, customer needs, and emerging trends
• Maintain detailed records of customer visits, findings, and follow-up actions using internal reporting tools
• Participating in trade shows, industry events, and other promotional opportunities as needed
• Provide field reports to leadership summarizing market conditions, opportunities, and challenges
• Perform special projects or assignments as directed by management

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Benefits to joining the SSF Team!

SSF Imported Auto Parts is an equal opportunity employer.