Sales Account Manager

Sales Account Manager

If you are a Euro car fanatic welcome to the club!

MISSION

At SSF, we strive to be the European Repair Specialists' most reliable industry resource. We are an experienced team with proven success. We are looking to add someone who is motivated and forward-thinking who is committed to providing the highest quality, reliable products and service.

ABOUT US

SSF is the leading distributor of wholesale European auto parts in the nation, and we're growing fast. Our team of Rock Stars make us a great place to work, and we're looking for more talents to help us keep expanding!

Our rapidly growing company headquarters is in South San Francisco, California. We are in multiple states and over 10 locations. Our business is built upon 50 years of joint opportunities, mutual trust, respect, and open, honest communication with our customers.

Getting it done can be challenging sometimes but our team approach keeps it fun. We offer a comprehensive benefits plan, opportunities for advancement, and the pay is pretty good as well! That's why the guys and girls on our team recommend us to their friends and family, and many make SSF their career. Take some time to read about this job and what it requires, and if you think you've got what it takes, we want to hear from you!

Essential Job Functions

• Generates revenue by increasing sales and hits monthly net sales targets
• Responsible for business development and growth of customer base
• Educate customers on new products, promotions, and tools
• Collaborate with Product Managers to improve existing product lines
• Review all reporting to make adjustments as needed
• Maintain daily, weekly, monthly call schedule and follow-up schedule
• Analyze and maintain volume on a per account basis
• Manage outbound customer's freight, delivery and returns with related expenses
• Assist with phone order coverage for Sales Central customers
• Special projects as needed

Position Requirements

• Extensive working knowledge and use of factory European Electronic Parts Catalogs.
• Knowledge in auto parts, especially in German and Swedish wholesale parts is a plus
• Outstanding attention to detail
• Ability to communicate, prioritize and resolve customer issues by telephone, email and in-person in a prompt and courteous professional manner
• Excellent time management and multi-tasking skills within a fast-paced environment
• Effectively to work with a team, as well as independently
• Valid Driver's License, clean driving record, and insurable by company policy
• Work consistent with SSF Employee Handbook, guidelines, policies and procedures
• Maintain a professional attitude with all SSF employees, customers, vendors

Physical Demands

• Continual use of hands and arms
• Sitting at a computer & monitor

Other Skills/Abilities

• Excellent customer service and relationship skills
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Working proficiency in PC based communications, Internet, Email, MS Office
• Literate use of IBMi, and PC
• Must be able to communicate in English but bilingual in any language a plus

Education Required

• High school diploma required
• College degree preferred
• Minimum 2-4 years' experience in auto parts distribution, especially in the German and Swedish wholesale parts business

Pay Details

• Base pay for this position ranges from $60,000 to $75,000 dependent on knowledge and years of experience within the European automotive industry. Monthly commission is dependent on performance and can range from $900 to $2,100 per month.

Benefits

• We offer great benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k and more to full-time employees.

As an equal opportunity employer, we value diversity in thought, experience and cultural backgrounds. We hope you will join our team!

SSF Imported Auto Parts LLC