Brett Morris

Experience

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  U.S. Army Special Operations Recruiting Battalion (Airborne)

  Jan 1999 - Feb 2006

  Flight Engineer
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  Audio Visual Warehouse Savannah

  Aug 2005 - Apr 2006

  Install Technician

  Provide installation, testing, and troubleshooting services for clients and electronics equipment.• Efficiently install equipment in accordance with the schedule, install procedures and quality standards. • Assist with the testing and adjustment of systems for proper operation.

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  DAN VADEN CHEVROLET, INC.

  Feb 2006 - Oct 2006

  Salesperson
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  Brooks Auto Parts, Inc.

  Oct 2006 - Dec 2008

  Sales Consultant
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  United States Army Reserve

  Aug 2007 - now

  Section Manager

  Receives and relays orders to subordinates; delegates responsibility as required; mentors and counsels Squad members on personal and professional topics; inspects Soldiers and ensures compliance with standards; ensures Soldiers possess and maintain all issued equipment in good condition; supervises eleven Soldiers and ensures they receive necessary training and support; maintains accountability of all assigned Squad equipment and ensures Squad can perform its mission; reports equipment and personnel issues to the Platoon Sergeant. Show less

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  Advance Auto Parts

  Dec 2008 - Jun 2009

  Commercial Account Manager

  - Work with District Leaders, General Managers and other key personnel to achieve all agreed upon goals for assigned accounts.- Implement new Commercial Sales programs, as well as support current programs- Visit assigned accounts, making sales calls and developing approaches that best position products, services, or ideas; identify and meet the needs of commercial customers. Maintain database of account sales call activity, etc.- Proactively communicate with Store Team on a regular basis to ensure that customer expectations concerning product availability, accuracy, and delivery timelines are realistic and being met.- Provide feedback and input to business partners regarding competitive information, merchandising suggestions, and other services to strengthen the market position of the company. Show less

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  Genuine Parts Company

  Jul 2009 - Dec 2015

  Achieves maximum market penetration, driving market growth, increased sales and profitability by creating a superior customer experience and a culture of employee engagement. Assists in driving new distribution strategic initiative. Manages NAPA program implementation to enable the independent business-owner to increase their market share, profitability and return on investment. Increases sales bench strength through coaching and development of personnel. Provides leadership and establishes a work experience for sales personnel that enable NAPA to be the preferred employer in the community. Show less - Work with existing NAPA stores to foster improved communications, build upon relationships, and expand their commercial sales effort to increased levels of market penetration. - Develop plans to grow the average sales per customer of Auto Care and key Major Account customers.- Provide leadership for directing sales and marketing programs that will provide real growthDevelop a trusted advisor relationship with key accounts, customer stakeholders and executive sponsors- Develop new business with new vendors- Developing the client networkLeading full account management of all wholesale accounts maximising volumes and in season buysReview 3rd party balances due to help manage relationship and limit risk of non-payment or breach of contract Show less

  • Sales Manager

    May 2013 - Dec 2015

  • Wholesale Manager

    Jul 2009 - May 2013
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  Morris Entertainment

  Jan 2013 - now

  Production Sound Mixer

  We offer mobile DJ entertainment services for Themed parties, Birthday parties, School dances, Corporate events, and YOUR Special Wedding day.Fully equipped with Professional Lighting and Visual Effects.

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  Genuine Parts Company

  Jul 2016 - Jan 2020

  - Work with independent NAPA Auto Parts stores and their installer customers- Increase the market share, profitability and return on investment by implementing NAPA marketing, sales and training programs- Work in an advisor and business partner role with store owners and build long-term relationships- Prepare stores to manage effective inventory levels- Create a roadmap for all store activities including moves, store revamps, modernizations, open houses, etc.- Engage store personnel in training on utilization of NAPA programs and operational procedures of distribution centers- Strive to meet territory quotas and contribute to the achievement of distribution center quotas- Demonstrate true leadership with vision, collaboration, trust, respect and effectiveness- Assist other store team members Show less Work with existing NAPA stores to foster improved communications, build upon relationships, and expand their commercial sales effort to increased levels of market penetration. - Develop plans to grow the average sales per customer of Auto Care and key Major Account customers.- Provide leadership for directing sales and marketing programs that will provide real growthDevelop a trusted advisor relationship with key accounts, customer stakeholders and executive sponsors- Develop new business with new vendors- Developing the client networkLeading full account management of all wholesale accounts maximising volumes and in season buysReview 3rd party balances due to help manage relationship and limit risk of non-payment or breach of contract Show less

  • Territory Sales Manager

    Jul 2018 - Jan 2020

  • Wholesale Manager

    Jul 2016 - Jun 2018
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  Kimball Midwest

  Oct 2020 - now

  Outside Sales Representative