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Greg Silliman

Summary

Customer-oriented General Manager with 18 years of experience dedicated to increasing revenues, profitably growing market share, and expanding margin. Sales and operations leader with sound judgment, exceptional planning abilities and interpersonal communication strengths. Adaptive and deadline-oriented, consistently executes and completes multiple projects in high-stress environments and delivers on quotas, KPIs and initiatives. Meticulous leader and strategic planner with comprehensive managerial acumen, offering vision and motivational leadership.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

General Manager - Sales & Store Operations

Genuine Parts Company - NAPA
05.2023 - Current
  • Senior leader of two Distribution Centers and two Districts with 46 company owned stores and 200 independently owned stores generating $300 million in annual revenue
  • Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems
  • Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth
  • Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations
  • Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning

General Manager

Genuine Parts Co. - NAPA Auto Parts Distribution Center
04.2021 - 05.2023
  • Led an operation of 23 company owned stores, 100 independently owned stores, and oversaw Distribution Center Operations with annual revenues of $153 million
  • Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability with sales increases of 15.2% in the first year and 11.3% in year two
  • Successfully completed the acquisition of 9 independently owned stores generating $17 million in annual revenue for the District
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development
  • Managed budget implementations, employee evaluations, and contract details
  • Maximized operational excellence mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, and company procedures
  • Led operation to Triple Crown Award by achieving Sales, Profit, and Turnover quota within the first year

Mountain Division Operations Manager

Genuine Parts Company - NAPA
03.2018 - 03.2021
  • Division Operations Manager for 9 Distribution Centers in the Mountain Division achieving Profit quota 2 of 3 years
  • Managed forecasting and P&Ls for all 9 operations
  • Managed all CAPEX projects for the Division to increase safety, productivity and employee engagement
  • Managed Inventory write-off and reconciliation for the Division
  • Set all sales and profit budgets annually for all operations

Sales Manager

Genuine Parts Co. - NAPA Auto Parts Distribution Center
02.2016 - 02.2018
  • Directly managed a sales Team of 10 people responsible for sales and growth of 39 NAPA Auto Parts stores across the State of Hawaii and on American Samoa
  • Managed sales and distribution of $58 million annually

Assistant Sales Manager

Genuine Parts Co. - NAPA Auto Parts Distribution Center
02.2015 - 01.2016
  • Managed sales of $125 million annually
  • Managed all New Distribution projects
  • Developed and executed annual sales plans and strategies for the territory of 109 stores

Territory Sales Manager

Genuine Parts Co. - NAPA Auto Parts Distribution Center
01.2011 - 01.2015
  • Managed the largest jobbing account out of the Denver Distribution Center with annual purchases of $9 million and 57 NAPA AutoCare Centers
  • Administered a portfolio of 10 clients, which generated $17 million in annual revenue
  • Developed and executed annual sales plans and strategies for my territory

Marketplace Inventory Classification Manager

Genuine Parts Co. - NAPA Auto Parts Distribution Center
08.2009 - 01.2014
  • Successfully modeled the inventories of 109 Independently Owned and 14 Company Owned locations quarterly for proper balancing of stock to increase sales, service, turnover, prevention of obsolescence, and maintain adequate inventory investment.

IBS Inventory Control Manager

Genuine Parts Co. - NAPA Auto Parts Distribution Center
05.2007 - 07.2009

• Maintained control of cycle counts, discrepancy research, consignment accounts and inventory stocking model for 8 IBS locations.

  • Increased inventory efficiency and made turnover quota every year.

Management Trainee

Genuine Parts Co. - NAPA Auto Parts Distribution Center
05.2006 - 04.2007

• Gained knowledge of company policies, protocols, and processes for store level to senior management.
• Analyzed customer feedback to identify areas for improvement.
• Assisted established management staff with operational oversight, business development, and process improvement strategies.
• Used company reports to analyze sales, gross profit, and inventory activities.
• Organized projects to increase sales and encourage exceptional customer service.

Auto Sales Representative

Stevinson Chevrolet West
10.2005 - 04.2006
  • Closed sales by following up on internet leads, overcoming objections, negotiating price, and completing purchase contracts,

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver, CO

Skills

  • Business Administration
  • P&L Management
  • Account Management and Development
  • Sales Team Development
  • Sales Operations
  • Performance Management
  • Sales Planning and Forecasting
  • Profitability Optimization
  • Pipeline Management
  • Sales Leadership
  • Inventory Modeling and Management
  • Microsoft Office and Excel
  • New Business Development

Accomplishments

  • Management Development Seminar, Emory University 2022
  • Building Business Acumen, Acumen Learning 2020
  • Series 6 Securities License, NASD/FINRA 2005

Certification

  • Series 6 License, National Association of Securities Dealers NASD/FINRA, 2005

Timeline

General Manager - Sales & Store Operations

Genuine Parts Company - NAPA
05.2023 - Current

General Manager

Genuine Parts Co. - NAPA Auto Parts Distribution Center
04.2021 - 05.2023

Mountain Division Operations Manager

Genuine Parts Company - NAPA
03.2018 - 03.2021

Sales Manager

Genuine Parts Co. - NAPA Auto Parts Distribution Center
02.2016 - 02.2018

Assistant Sales Manager

Genuine Parts Co. - NAPA Auto Parts Distribution Center
02.2015 - 01.2016

Territory Sales Manager

Genuine Parts Co. - NAPA Auto Parts Distribution Center
01.2011 - 01.2015

Marketplace Inventory Classification Manager

Genuine Parts Co. - NAPA Auto Parts Distribution Center
08.2009 - 01.2014

IBS Inventory Control Manager

Genuine Parts Co. - NAPA Auto Parts Distribution Center
05.2007 - 07.2009

Management Trainee

Genuine Parts Co. - NAPA Auto Parts Distribution Center
05.2006 - 04.2007

Auto Sales Representative

Stevinson Chevrolet West
10.2005 - 04.2006

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

Metropolitan State University of Denver
  • Series 6 License, National Association of Securities Dealers NASD/FINRA, 2005
Greg Silliman