Outside Sales Representative

Job Category: Outside Sales, Automotive; Employee Type: FT Exempt; Travel: 90%; Manage Others: No RESPONSIBILITIES Perform daily sales calls on a prescribed route via driving a vehicle; Responsible for presentation and demonstrations of new products; Present and maintain customer programs, credits, and core returns; Present pricing and product change updates, obtain catalogs, and distribute price sheets to customers; Prospect and develop new accounts; Resolve customer issues and/or problems in a timely and effective manner; Organize customer clinics as required; Attend monthly Sales Meetings and additional training seminars as required to maintain current trends; Monitor customer account balances and collect monies owed; Must report to work in a continuous timely manner; Maintain a valid driver’s license and driving record which meets underwriting standards; Responsible for meeting all criteria and policies as set forth in the Company Employee Handbook, Driver’s Handbook, and Fleet Safety Policy; Assists in special projects as requested. QUALIFICATIONS A minimum of 5 years of sales experience preferably in the automotive industry with a proven record of continuous progressive sales records; High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred; A satisfactory Motor Vehicle Report must be obtained by the applicant and submitted for approval prior to hiring date and satisfactory MVR must be maintained; Successfully pass a pre-employment drug test; A professional working attitude and be customer service oriented; Ability to use resourcefulness and tact in meeting new problems; Ability to maintain customer and co-workers relationships in a positive/professional manner; Ability to assemble/organize/maintain sales data; Ability to analyze, understand, and prepare reports as needed; Able to communicate both orally and in writing in English, and follow complex oral and written instructions; Use appropriate phone skills and demonstrate excellent communication skills; Ability to work varied hours to obtain goals and vision of Company and position; Ability to work with minimal supervision; Must be able to work a flexible schedule that would allow you to work an assortment of days, evenings, and/or weekends (as needed) designed to provide quality service, while successfully growing the business with profitability and integrity. WORK SCHEDULE Must be able to work a flexible schedule that would allow you to work an assortment of days, evenings and/or weekends (as needed) designed to provide quality service, while successfully growing the business with profitability and integrity. PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING ENVIRONMENT Able to lift up to 50 lbs unassisted or greater than 50 lbs with assistance; frequently required to sit/drive for long periods of time; occasionally walk, stand, reach, lift, carry, bend, kneel, push, pull, crouch, squat, bend, twist, and stoop; also required to climb, balance, crawl, talk, speak, and hear; specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus; may be occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, high/precarious places, toxic or caustic chemicals, outside weather conditions, various degrees of cold and heat, risk of electrical shock, items of bulky or varying weight, risk of explosion, and/or vibration; noise level may be moderate to heavy; must have considerable mobility; must be able to read and speak English sufficiently to converse with general public, to understand highway traffic signs & signals, to respond to officials, and to make entries on reports, logs, and records; keep vehicle clean and check fluids regularly; follow all company rules including safe driving policies and procedures and report any and all accidents / injuries immediately to management. BENEFITS On the job training Paid Time Off Program Paid Holidays 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan Life Insurance Disability Insurance Medical FSA & H.S.A Employee Discounts PPE Reimbursements Various electronic, phone and automotive discounts! #J-18808-Ljbffr DeKalb Health