Accessories Business Development Coach

MSX International•Chicago, IL

2d•$70,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

MSX International is seeking two highly experienced Accessories Specialist Coaches to support a pilot program with Nissan North America. The coaches will work directly with approximately 20 dealerships to increase Nissan Authorized Accessory sales through in-dealership training, process development, and performance coaching.

Requirements

Minimum of ten years’ professional experience in the OEM or automotive aftermarket and/or accessories environment.
Extensive experience in the automotive industry, preferably with Nissan/Infiniti.
Proven background in Sales and After-Sales processes, including accessories.
Strong consulting and training skills across all dealership roles.
Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
High proficiency in Microsoft Office and dealership management systems.
Ability to analyze performance data and make actionable recommendations.
Strong interpersonal skills, with a focus on relationship building and credibility.
Self-motivated, proactive, and adaptable to dynamic dealership environments.
Willingness to travel extensively (80%+ in-dealership presence).

Nice To Haves

Background in dealership training and consulting.
Experience developing pay plans, marketing packages, and sales tools.
Familiarity with benchmarking and competitive pricing strategies.
Passion for enhancing the customer purchasing experience through vehicle personalization.
Understanding of dealership Sales, F&I and Aftersales operations.
Highly proficient in Microsoft Office with emphasis on Outlook, Excel, Teams, SharePoint and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

Conduct dealership Gap Analyses to assess current accessory sales processes.
Develop and implement customized action plans to improve accessory integration.
Deliver on-site training across Sales, Service, Parts, and Finance departments.
Facilitate classroom, small group, and one-on-one coaching sessions.
Support dealerships with marketing strategies, sales forecasting, and inventory planning.
Promote cross-departmental collaboration to drive accessory sales.
Monitor dealership performance using MSX’s TrackIT CRM Field Management Tool.
Provide remote support between visits via email, calls, and video conferencing.
Share best practices and success stories across the dealer network.
Collaborate closely with Nissan’s Accessory Sales and Motorsports team.