Rick Mcrae
About Rick Mcrae
Rick Mcrae is a Fleet Solutions Sales Manager at Advance Auto Parts, with over 40 years of experience in the Automotive Aftermarket Industry. His career includes various roles in sales management and purchasing across multiple companies, including Uni-Select USA and Christian Brothers Automotive.
Current Role as Fleet Solutions Sales Manager
Rick Mcrae currently serves as the Fleet Solutions Sales Manager at Advance Auto Parts. He has held this position since 2018, contributing to the company's operations in the Houston, Texas area. In this role, he focuses on developing and managing sales strategies tailored for fleet customers, ensuring that their specific needs are met within the automotive aftermarket sector.
Previous Experience at Advance Auto Parts
Prior to his current role, Rick Mcrae worked at Advance Auto Parts in various capacities. He served as the Strategic Accounts Manager for three months in 2018 and later took on the role of Commercial Sales Manager for ten months in 2019. His responsibilities in these positions included managing key accounts and overseeing commercial sales efforts across Texas, New Mexico, and Oklahoma.
Career at Uni-Select USA
Rick Mcrae spent a significant portion of his career at Uni-Select USA, where he held multiple roles. He was the Regional Sales Manager from 2002 to 2009, managing sales operations across Texas and Oklahoma for seven years. Following this, he served as Major Accounts Coordinator from 2009 to 2011 in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, focusing on major account management and sales strategies.
Experience in Automotive Aftermarket Industry
With a total of 40 years of experience in the Automotive Aftermarket Industry, Rick Mcrae has developed a comprehensive understanding of sales management and operations. His extensive background includes various roles, such as Director of Purchasing at Christian Brothers Automotive from 2011 to 2018, where he oversaw purchasing strategies and supplier relationships.
Government Sales Management Experience
Rick Mcrae has experience in government sales management, having worked with Omnia. This role involved managing sales processes and strategies tailored for government entities, further diversifying his expertise within the automotive sector.