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Jerry Becher

Winona,Minnesota

Summary

Dedicated District Manager with extensive experience directing operations, sales, and staffing for numerous locations throughout the area. Excellent record of success in driving improvements and elevating the public profile for the brand, resulting in increased revenue. Team leader with success in guiding, coaching, and motivating employees.

I have worked in the Automotive Parts Industries my whole career. I have managed stores and provided outside sales for a two-store group. Moving into Sales Management of a 5-store group, and then to be a Regional Vice President for MPEC, managing up to 19 stores in Minnesota, Iowa, and Wisconsin for almost 6 years. Now at GPC as the District Manager of 16 stores out of Owatonna.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

District Manager

GPC
Owatonna, MN
01.2025 - Current
  • Worked with all stores to ensure a smooth transition to GPC.

Regional Vice President

MPEC
Rockford, IL
08.2019 - 01.2025
  • Worked in Iowa, Minnesota, and Wisconsin, managing a group of 16 to 19 stores. I had all the responsibilities of staffing, sales, and conforming to the budgets while achieving sales goals. Developed and maintained a customer-first culture.

General Manager

NAPA Rochester
Rochester, Minnesota
07.2014 - 07.2019
  • Ran a five-store group in the Rochester, La Crosse, and Winona area. I worked hand in hand with the ownership to achieve and maintain a customer-centric culture, while growing top-line sales and increasing bottom-line profit. Involved in day-to-day operations at every level. Developed great relationships with key customers to help them grow their business.

Sales Manager

NAPA Rochester
Rochester, Minnesota
02.2000 - 06.2014
  • Worked in the Rochester markets to grow sales. Using the NAPA Programs and implementing our strategies.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Business

Rochester Community And Technical College
Rochester, MN

Skills

  • Sales forecasting
  • Market analysis
  • Customer service
  • Team leadership
  • Conflict resolution
  • Contract negotiation
  • Customer satisfaction management
  • Brand development
  • Consultative and relationship selling
  • Team recruiting and onboarding
  • Sales management
  • Customer relationship management
  • Channel Partner Relationships
  • Price schedules
  • New business development
  • Performance metrics
  • Store operations
  • Inventory management
  • Employee training

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

District Manager

GPC
01.2025 - Current

Regional Vice President

MPEC
08.2019 - 01.2025

General Manager

NAPA Rochester
07.2014 - 07.2019

Sales Manager

NAPA Rochester
02.2000 - 06.2014

Some College (No Degree) - Business

Rochester Community And Technical College
Jerry Becher