Outside Parts Sales

Outside Parts Sales Specialist

Midwest Transit Equipment is seeking an Outside Parts Sales Specialist for the Springfield, Missouri area. This person is responsible for building a lasting relationship with our customers while being able to sell with integrity and excellence.

For over 50 years, Midwest Transit Equipment has been known for our honesty and integrity in our dealings with both our manufacturers and customers. We take pride in our reputation for offering quality vehicles, exceptional service & parts, and affordable prices. We strive to emphasize excellence through our attention to detail and our quality service. We are the largest dealer of new school buses in the country. We maintain thousands of vehicles at eight locations in five states and over 300 employees committed to providing safe, comfortable and reliable transportation for our customers around the world.

Essential Functions

• Responding to customer parts or information requests quickly
• Identify Customer needs and opportunities that will produce additional sales
• Through preparation form and presentation of, sales proposals
• Presentation of new items or services during each visit
• Communicating with customers regarding parts
• Recording parts information carefully and identifying parts using most efficient method
• Determining parts availability, parts price information and documentation
• Providing parts to customer from stock, procuring locally or creating a parts order as directed
• Accurate and timely maintenance of activity and sales reports
• Monitoring the status of customer parts orders
• Periodic delivery of light parts when logistically advantageous or to address customer needs
• Contentious customer service including problem identification and concern resolution

Minimum Requirements

• 2-3+ years automotive or truck parts sales
• High School Diploma/GED preferred
• Effective team member
• Excellent communication skills
• Customer appreciation
• Ability to build the team with helpfulness and interaction in an professional manner
• A commitment to customer satisfaction by addressing potential issues proactively
• Basic computer skills and literacy required
• Mechanical aptitude or experience in automotive or truck mechanics
• Parts department experience, particularly in a truck/auto dealership or truck aftermarket
• The knowledge and ability to apply basic mathematics
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen
• Computer Proficiency (Email, Microsoft Word & Excel, CRM)
• Mechanical aptitude

Benefits

• Competitive salary and commission package
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company paid for Short & Long Term Disability and Life Insurance
• 401(k) with a dollar for dollar company match up to 4%
• Holiday Pay
• Paid Time Off
• Career Growth

Midwest Transit Equipment is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunity without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, sexual orientation, military status, order of protection status or unfavorable discharge from military service. Midwest Transit Equipment is also proud to be a Drug Free workplace.