Michael Snyder, MBA
About Michael Snyder, MBA
Michael Snyder, MBA, serves as the Sr. Director of Market Development at Advance Auto Parts, where he has successfully implemented sales processes that exceed targets while managing budgets. He has extensive experience in the automotive aftermarket industry, having held various leadership roles at General Parts Inc./CARQUEST Auto Parts and Advance Auto Parts over the past two decades.
Current Role at Advance Auto Parts
Michael Snyder serves as the Sr. Director of Market Development at Advance Auto Parts, a position he has held since 2019. In this role, he focuses on managing the new business sales pipeline and has successfully created and implemented a new sales and budget process. This initiative has led to exceeding sales targets while maintaining budgetary constraints. His leadership in this capacity has contributed to the overall growth and efficiency of the organization.
Previous Experience at Advance Auto Parts
Prior to his current role, Michael Snyder worked at Advance Auto Parts as the Director of Market Development for Independent CARQUEST Auto Parts Stores from 2017 to 2019. During this time, he was responsible for strategic market development initiatives that supported independent store operations and growth. His experience at Advance Auto Parts has been instrumental in shaping his approach to market development.
Career Background at General Parts Inc./CARQUEST Auto Parts
Michael Snyder has extensive experience with General Parts Inc./CARQUEST Auto Parts, where he held multiple positions from 2004 to 2017. He started as a Commercial Sales Manager, then transitioned to Account Executive, and ultimately served as Director of Independent Sales. Throughout his tenure, he successfully cultivated 250 stores through various strategies, including new store openings and conversions from competitive banners.
Education and Professional Development
Michael Snyder holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Strayer University, where he studied Business Administration, Management, and Operations. He also earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in the same field from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Additionally, he completed two years of the John Welch Executive Coach training program, enhancing his leadership and coaching skills.
Board Membership and Industry Involvement
Michael Snyder serves as a board member of the Automotive Aftermarket of the Mid-South. His involvement in this organization reflects his commitment to the automotive aftermarket industry and allows him to contribute to industry developments and initiatives.