Barry Nelson
About Barry Nelson
Barry Nelson is a Commercial Sales Manager at Advance Auto Parts, where he has worked since 2019. He has over 25 years of experience in management roles, including previous positions as District Manager at Advance Auto Parts and Dollar General.
Work at Advance Auto Parts
Barry Nelson has been employed at Advance Auto Parts in various capacities since 1994. He served as District Manager from 1994 to 2005, overseeing operations in Middle Tennessee for 11 years. After a brief tenure at Dollar General, where he worked as District Manager from 2005 to 2009, he returned to Advance Auto Parts. Since 2019, he has held the position of Commercial Sales Manager, focusing on the Kentucky and Tennessee regions.
Career Progression
Barry Nelson's career at Advance Auto Parts showcases a significant progression in roles. He initially joined as District Manager, a position he held for 11 years before transitioning to a similar role at Dollar General. After four years, he returned to Advance Auto Parts, where he has continued to advance his career. His current role as Commercial Sales Manager has been in place since 2019, reflecting his extensive experience in the automotive parts industry.
Experience as District Manager
During his time as District Manager at Advance Auto Parts, Barry Nelson managed multiple locations and was responsible for driving sales and operational efficiency. His first stint lasted from 1994 to 2005, followed by another tenure from 2009 to 2019. In this role, he developed strategies to enhance customer service and improve store performance across the districts he managed.
Background in Retail Management
Before his long-term association with Advance Auto Parts, Barry Nelson gained valuable experience in retail management at Dollar General. His role as District Manager from 2005 to 2009 involved overseeing store operations and ensuring compliance with company standards. This experience contributed to his skill set, which he later applied in his roles at Advance Auto Parts.