Careers

Who Are You?

You’re a strategic thinker and hands-on leader who knows how to get results. You bring strong analytical skills, a disciplined approach to operations, and the confidence to challenge the status quo when needed. You’re respected by the teams you lead and comfortable working with everyone from store staff to corporate partners. Whether you’re analyzing inventory data, coaching a Store Manager, or negotiating with vendors, you bring clarity, accountability, and a customer-first mindset to everything you do.

What Kind of Stuff Will You Be Doing?

You’ll serve as the single point of accountability for all operations across our three automotive parts stores, directly managing the Store Managers at each location. Your focus will be on reducing excess inventory, improving cash flow, and building disciplined processes that drive long-term success.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading, managing, and developing Store Managers at all three locations
• Analyzing inventory and sales data to identify excess, dead, or misallocated stock
• Challenging store-level ordering decisions and corporate auto-replenishment recommendations
• Coordinating inter-store transfers and establishing a “transfer-first” mentality
• Finding creative solutions to return, transfer, or liquidate slow-moving inventory
• Working with NAPA corporation to adjust replenishment settings and negotiate returns
• Building a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and customer focus
• Monitoring key performance indicators and making recommendations to improve overall performance

What Experience and/or Qualifications Do You Need?

• 5+ years of progressive experience in automotive parts, service, or inventory management
• At least 2 years in a leadership role managing other managers
• Proven track record of successfully managing multi-location operations
• Strong analytical skills (Excel, pivot tables, data filtering, inventory systems)
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to challenge both corporate systems and peer decisions constructively
• Understanding of the financial impact of inventory decisions
• Organized, persistent, process-oriented, and results-driven
• Ability to travel regularly between store locations (approximately 30%)
• Valid driver’s license required

Why This Role Matters

This position was created to bring executive leadership and a single point of accountability to our automotive parts network. With three stores and significant inventory challenges to address, you’ll have the opportunity to make a real impact, reducing inventory levels, freeing up working capital, and transforming how we operate. You’ll be the driving force behind building disciplined processes and a high-performance culture across all locations.

Perks of the Role

• Competitive salary with opportunity for growth
• Health and insurance
• 401K and employee stock ownership (ESOP)
• PTO and 8 paid holidays
• Autonomy and flexibility in managing your locations

If you’re ready to lead our automotive parts operations with energy, expertise, and a passion for results, submit your  application today. If you’re the right fit, one of our team members will be in touch!

Who Are You?
You’re a persuasive communicator, strategic thinker, and trusted advisor. You understand how to navigate the sales cycle while building relationships that last. You’re passionate about delivering top-notch service, coordinating custom needs, and helping customers find the perfect solution, whether it’s a MyBus, activity bus, or Type A school bus. You’re energized by a fast-paced environment and love seeing a deal through from quote to delivery.

What Kind of Stuff Will You Be Doing?
• Build and maintain loyal customer relationships through regular contact and support
• Manage vendor relationships, chassis allotments, and production schedules
• Track, quote, and coordinate orders for both custom and stock bus configurations
• Collaborate with internal teams and provide strong after-sales support
• Participate in OEM tours, industry conferences, and customer events

What Experience and/or Qualifications Do You Need?
• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years of sales experience (preferred)
• School bus or vehicle product knowledge (preferred)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.)

Why This Role Matters:
This position plays a major role in expanding Sonny Merryman’s Type A bus presence across schools, retail, and commercial markets. You’ll shape the customer experience, support cross-functional collaboration, and contribute to long-term sales growth in a high-impact product category.

Perks of the Role:
• Competitive and flexible salary, plus annual bonuses
• Health, dental & vision insurance
• 401K and employee stock ownership (ESOP)
• PTO and 8 paid holidays
• Company vehicle & phone

 

If you’re ready to lead Type A bus sales with energy and expertise, submit your application today. If you’re the right fit, one of our team members will be in touch!

 

Who Are You?

You’re a motivated, customer-focused communicator with a strong understanding of automotive or heavy-duty parts. You enjoy meeting customers where they are — at their shops, job sites, and facilities — to learn their needs and provide tailored solutions. You’re organized, self-driven, and eager to expand sales through relationship-building and responsive service. You take pride in representing a trusted brand and delivering value with every interaction.

What Will You Be Doing?

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with commercial, fleet, municipal, and school transportation customers
• Conduct regular customer visits to assess needs, introduce new products, and ensure high-quality service
• Promote and sell parts, accessories, and inventory solutions tailored to each customer
• Collaborate with the Parts, Service, and Warehouse teams to ensure accurate orders, timely deliveries, and outstanding support
• Track sales activity, customer follow-ups, and opportunities in the CRM
• Provide quotes, pricing updates, and product recommendations
• Resolve customer concerns with professionalism and urgency
• Support inventory initiatives and stay informed on product updates and vendor offerings
• Represent Sonny Merryman at industry events, trainings, and customer meetings

Qualifications We’re Looking For

• Previous experience in outside sales, automotive/heavy-duty parts, or related field
• Strong knowledge of vehicle parts, components, and repair terminology
• Excellent communication, customer service, and relationship-building skills
• Ability to work independently, manage time well, and maintain a customer route
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
• Comfort using tablets, CRM systems, and quoting tools
• Ability to lift, move, or transport parts as needed

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Competitive pay and commission structure
• Company vehicle or mileage reimbursement
• Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and retirement
• Supportive team culture focused on growth and customer success
• Opportunity to represent one of Virginia’s most trusted transportation companies

Why This Role Matters

This position is a key part of our strategy to please our customers across the organization. By helping us reduce inventory, optimize processes, and build strong analytics capabilities, you’ll directly contribute to improved performance, cost savings, and a culture of continuous improvement.

If you’re ready to bring analytics to life and lead projects that drive real impact, place your  application today!

Who Are You?

You’re a curious, analytical thinker who thrives on using data to solve business problems. You’re comfortable moving between spreadsheets, databases, and dashboards—and just as confident talking with store teams or executives about what the numbers mean. You love improving processes, asking the right questions, and building data tools that help people do their jobs better. You’re organized, a strong communicator, and enjoy leading projects that create real results.

What Will You Be Doing?

You’ll lead high-impact analytics projects across the company, starting with inventory management improvements across our three parts store locations. This includes transforming raw data into actionable insights, building reports and dashboards, and working directly with store teams and vendors to implement better practices.

Your responsibilities will include:
• Analyzing inventory and sales data to reduce excess or misallocated stock
• Creating dashboards, aged inventory reviews, and weekly performance reports
• Challenging existing ordering logic and optimizing stock levels
• Leading store-to-store transfer strategies and inventory reduction efforts
• Partnering with NAPA and internal teams to align replenishment and return processes
• Traveling between store locations (up to 30%) to understand and improve processes
• Supporting future analytics projects in operations, finance, sales, and more
• Using tools like Power Query, Excel, SQL, and Power BI to prepare and model data

What Do You Need?

• 3–5 years’ experience in analytics, operations, or project management
  • Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, data cleanup, formulas)
  • Experience working with CSVs, SharePoint, and relational databases
  • Strong skills in Power Query, SQL, and Power BI (or similar tools)
  • Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects and communicate effectively
  • Ability to travel regularly between store locations (up to 30%)
  • A proactive, problem-solving mindset with strong organizational skills

Why This Role Matters

This position is a key part of our strategy to make smarter, data-informed decisions across the organization. By helping us reduce inventory, optimize processes, and build strong analytics capabilities, you’ll directly contribute to improved performance, cost savings, and a culture of continuous improvement.

If you’re ready to bring analytics to life and lead projects that drive real impact, place your  application today!