Ozzy Torres
About Ozzy Torres
Ozzy Torres serves as the General Manager at Advance Auto Parts in Altamonte Springs, Florida, where he has worked for 26 years. He specializes in developing strategic partnerships, implementing sales programs, and supervising store teams to achieve sales targets.
Work at Advance Auto Parts
Ozzy Torres has served as the General Manager at Advance Auto Parts since 1998, accumulating 26 years of experience in this role. He operates out of Altamonte Springs, Florida. In this capacity, he develops and maintains strategic partnerships with Commercial Sales Managers and District Managers to provide sales support to existing accounts. Torres is responsible for implementing new commercial sales programs and supporting current initiatives to meet or exceed sales and gross margin targets.
Education and Expertise
Ozzy Torres studied at Interamerican University of Puerto Rico, focusing on Marketing and Human Relations from 1993 to 1995. He also attended Trina Padilla De Sanz High School, where he earned an Associate’s Degree in Marketing from 1989 to 1991. His educational background supports his extensive experience in sales strategy and team management within the automotive parts industry.
Background
Before joining Advance Auto Parts, Ozzy Torres worked as a Truck Driver at Burlington Motors from 1995 to 1996. This early experience contributed to his understanding of logistics and customer service, which are essential in his current role. His career trajectory demonstrates a consistent focus on sales and team leadership.
Achievements
Ozzy Torres has over 15 years of experience in supervising, training, and motivating store teams. He has successfully planned sales strategies and managed a multi-store territory. His proactive communication with the Store Team ensures that customer expectations regarding product availability, accuracy, and delivery timelines are consistently met.