Parts Outside Sales Associate

Parts Outside Sales AssociateAt Hunter Truck, our people are the driving force behind our success. As one of the largest Peterbilt dealer groups in the country, we combine the resources and opportunities of a growing organization with a culture where people are empowered to make an impact. With twenty-eight locations across Pennsylvania, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, and West Virginia, we offer the scale, support, and career opportunities to help you take your career to the next level.Come build your career with a team that invests in you from day one.POSITION AT A GLANCELocation: Newburgh, NY Position Type: Full-Time Schedule: Monday through Friday Address: 242 Route 14k Newburgh, NY 12250 Pay: $65,000 - $80,000/yearSUMMARY: Solicit parts business from assigned accounts and from prospecting new accounts through personal and phone contacts.ESSENTIAL DUTIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.Visits assigned customers on a regular basis (weekly, bi-weekly)Prospects for new customersLogs all activities in ArcadiumProcesses parts orders, advises whether status is stock or emergency based on customer needsChecks with customers to ensure that delivery date of non-stock items is acceptable before ordering and advises all internal people involvedObtains Parts Manager's approval for any special pricing or special circumstances required by customerFollows up on parts orders to ensure that customers have been served properlyTurns in expense reports regularlyUpdates customer records to reflect changes to customers' names, addresses, etc.Processes and tracks warranties and credits for customersAttends training seminars, as requiredActs as a public relations liaison for the dealershipHandles basic maintenance of the vehicle including filling tank with gas, checking oil, keeping it clean inside and out, and making sure required inspections are performedAdvises Parts Manager if vehicle needs major repairsMaintains company laptop and cell phoneWorks in a team environment.Maintains professional appearanceMust be able to drive across county and state linesAdheres to and promotes all existing health and safety policies in the workplace to reinforce the Hunter culture of a safe work environmentQUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year College or university preferred but not required; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience required. Basic computer knowledge required. LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals; ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume; ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry REASONING ABILITY Must have the ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certifications preferred Medium/Heavy Truck Parts Specialist Certification preferred Valid Driver's License required; must meet company insurability standards PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk. The employee frequently is required to stand. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.Hunter Truck is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive workplace for all employees.