Megan Du Perow
About Megan Du Perow
Megan Du Perow serves as the Commercial Sales Manager at Advance Auto Parts, where she leads a team focused on business-to-business sales and customer experience. With over 15 years of experience in marketing and team management, she has held various roles at Norfolk Southern Corporation and Abercrombie & Fitch.
Work at Advance Auto Parts
Megan Du Perow has been serving as the Commercial Sales Manager at Advance Auto Parts since 2019. In this role, she is responsible for the overall Commercial Sales Program results, focusing on retaining and growing sales from existing commercial customers. She leads a team of business-to-business sales professionals to achieve sales and customer experience goals. Additionally, she recruits, develops, and trains a group of Commercial Account Managers, ensuring that the team is equipped to meet the demands of the market.
Experience at Norfolk Southern Corporation
Megan Du Perow has extensive experience at Norfolk Southern Corporation, where she held multiple roles over several years. She began her tenure as Head Clerk - Accounting from 2008 to 2010 in Roanoke, VA. She then transitioned to Market Manager from 2010 to 2014, followed by Senior Market Manager from 2014 to 2017 in Norfolk, Virginia Area. Finally, she served as National Account Manager from 2017 to 2019 in the Columbus, Ohio Area, accumulating valuable skills in contract negotiation and market intelligence.
Education and Expertise
Megan Du Perow earned her Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication from Marietta College, where she studied from 1999 to 2003. Her educational background laid the foundation for her expertise in marketing, brand management, and team management, which she has applied throughout her 15 years of experience across various industries.
Previous Roles in Retail Management
Prior to her career in the corporate sector, Megan Du Perow worked in retail management. She was a Store & Visual Brand Manager at Abercrombie & Fitch for five months in 2007-2008 in Roanoke, Virginia Area. Additionally, she served as Visual Brand Manager at L Brands from 2005 to 2007, also in Roanoke, VA. These roles contributed to her understanding of brand management and customer engagement.