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02/22/2012

• ASA will hold its next annual business meeting May 7-8 at the Grand Hyatt DFW International Airport in Dallas. The event will include an Association Leadership Summit, following up from previous sessions held during ASRW and last year’s annual business meeting.

• Identifix Inc. (Roseville, MI) has announced the broad availability of Direct-Hit to automotive dealerships across the United States and Canada. It is positioning the online information tool as way for dealers to enhance their off-make knowledge and expertise.

• 96 percent of repair shops in a recent AAIA study indicated that they recycle the scrap metal from a variety of automotive components, including alternators, brakes, engines and transmissions.

Point Of View: Standard Look At Industry Metrics May Need Some Modification

Terry’s Tire Town Bolsters Warehouse Capacity In New England

Opportunities/Employment Classifieds

Alltech Automotive: Catalog Manager
This individual will be responsible for researching and updating data for all hard parts product lines and maintaining both a print version and online database that is compatible with Activant, Wrench Head and ACES/PIES formats.
Alltech Automotive: Regional Sales Manager
The Regional Sales Manager is responsible for the execution of the corporate sales and marketing plan. As a sales manager, you will direct all sales-related activities within the assigned region. The Sales Manager will be the first point of contact with Distributors, Manufacturer’s Representatives, and the Professional End customer.
GSP North America: Aftermarket Product/Catalog Manager Loaded Struts & Shocks
We are currently seeking to hire an Aftermarket Product/Catalog Manager to join our team and improve customer support, covering current and new product introduction of aftermarket products. This individual will be an important part of developing GSP North America strategies
Seeking Inside Sales, Telemarketing, Customer Support
Looking to augment Inside sales/telemarketing/customer support for group approved programs. Make calls to jobber level accounts from home.
Sea Foam: Vice President of National Sales
We are looking for an accomplished Vice President of National Sales to join our growing team to expand distribution and sales of Sea Foam products throughout various channels to include aftermarket retailers, heavy-duty truck, marine, farm, hardware, C-store, motor sports and small engine.