Suzie Lea
About Suzie Lea
Suzie Lea is a Director of Strategic Accounts at Advance Auto Parts, where she has worked in various roles since 2009. She has extensive experience in account management and sales, having held positions at several companies over her career.
Work at Advance Auto Parts
Suzie Lea currently holds the position of Director - Strategic Accounts at Advance Auto Parts, a role she has been in since 2023. Prior to this, she served as Strategic Account Manager for New Vehicle Dealerships starting in 2021. Her tenure at Advance Auto Parts spans over a decade, during which she has also worked as Commercial Accounts Manager and Strategic Account Manager in the North East region. Her extensive experience within the company highlights her expertise in managing strategic relationships and commercial sales.
Education and Expertise
Suzie Lea earned her Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree from Radford University, where she studied Business Administration from 1990 to 1994. This educational background has equipped her with foundational knowledge and skills applicable to her roles in sales and account management in the automotive industry.
Professional Background
Suzie Lea has a diverse professional background in sales and account management. Before her long tenure at Advance Auto Parts, she worked as a Sales Executive at Auto Glass Service, LLC from 2001 to 2004. She also held positions at Enterprise Rent-A-Car as a Manager Assistant and at Diamond Triumph Auto Glass as an Account Executive. These roles contributed to her development in customer relations and sales strategies.
Career Progression
Suzie Lea's career progression reflects her growth in the automotive and sales sectors. She began her career at Enterprise Rent-A-Car in 1994 and transitioned through various roles, including a four-year stint at Diamond Triumph Auto Glass. Her journey at Advance Auto Parts began in 2009, where she has taken on increasing responsibilities, culminating in her current role as Director - Strategic Accounts.