Delivery Driver Route Salesperson

LKQ Corporation•Portland, OR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Join the LKQ Family! We're looking for motivated individuals to join our team at LKQ Corporation. With opportunities for growth, competitive benefits, and a supportive work environment, LKQ is the place to be. The primary responsibility of this position is selling the Company’s products and providing a high-quality service to customers. This involves soliciting new prospects for customers and persuading regular customers to increase their purchases or buy new Company products. In conjunction with outside sales and solicitations, the route salesperson will deliver and install products to customers along their route and/or within their territory. As a Fortune 500 leader (#318), LKQ is at the industry’s forefront, operating across 25 countries with over 1,600 locations. Join us to shape the future of vehicle repair and customization, where your impact resonates globally. LKQ is a global force of over 51,000 strong across 1,700 locations. Here, you are a part of a community that drives our success and your career forward. Embrace the opportunity to grow, innovate, and lead the industry with us. Embark on a journey where your work makes a tangible impact on the industry and beyond. LKQ offers a challenging yet rewarding career path filled with opportunities to grow, innovate, and contribute to a sustainable future. At LKQ, you're not just joining a team; you're stepping into a role where you can truly thrive. Start your career with us and discover where your journey can take you.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED
Previous sales-related experience.
Six+ months driving/delivery experience.
Must qualify for Corporate insurance programs, including vehicle insurance.
Valid Drivers License.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Basic computer skills.
Regularly uses moderately complex oral and written skills.
Ability to train others in functional areas, interact with others and make presentations to department or middle management.
Ability to solve routine, somewhat repetitive problems by following clear directions and procedures.
Ability to handle multiple tasks or projects simultaneously with moderate complexity.

Nice To Haves

2+ years of sales experience.
Some business-related college coursework.

Responsibilities

Solicit new and existing customers daily and promote and sell the Company’s products to customers.
Develop relationships with and provide service to existing customers that ensure customer retention and customer loyalty.
Identify potential new customers and solicit business from the same.
Be familiar with the Company’s product literature and be able to convey product information and availability to customers to ensure the growth of both revenue and the number of customers along the route and/or within the territory.
Attend regular sales training meetings to review sales performance and discuss sales goals and ways to improve sales performance.
Provide exemplary customer service.
Operate Company vehicle in a safe, courteous and responsible manner with a valid driver’s license.
Deliver/Install products to/for Customers along the route and/or within the territory – Verify parts delivered/installed to/for customers and obtain the signature of the customer confirming accuracy compared to the work order.
Protect company assets by diligently performing all duties in a safe manner, including safely handling products delivered and payments collected.
Operate in compliance with applicable rules and regulations set forth by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.
Comply with established company policies and procedures.
Manage daily route independently to ensure accurate and timely delivery of product.
Take responsibility for your safety and watch out for the safety of others.
Use safe precautions, proper tools, and equipment, and adhere to all safe work practices and policies.
Assumes other duties as assigned.