Delivery Driver

LKQ•Albert Lea, MN

About The Position

The Delivery Driver sells LKQ products and provides high-quality customer service. The role involves soliciting new and existing customers, building customer relationships, and encouraging customers to purchase additional or new products. In coordination with outside sales efforts, the driver delivers and installs products along an assigned route or within a territory, verifies orders with customers, and manages daily deliveries independently and on time. The driver must operate the company vehicle safely, comply with applicable Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration rules and company policies, protect company assets, and follow safe work practices. This position does not supervise employees.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Previous sales-related experience.
At least six months of driving or delivery experience.
Must qualify for Corporate insurance programs, including vehicle insurance.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to perform arithmetic using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to use moderately complex oral and written communication skills.
Ability to handle multiple tasks or projects simultaneously with moderate complexity.
Ability to lift up to 75 pounds.
Ability to sit and drive for extended periods, up to 12 hours at a time.

Nice To Haves

At least two years of sales experience.
Some business-related college coursework.

Responsibilities

Solicit new and existing customers and promote and sell the Company’s products.
Develop relationships with existing customers to support customer retention and loyalty.
Identify potential new customers and solicit their business.
Learn the Company’s product literature and communicate product information and availability to customers.
Attend regular sales training meetings to review performance, sales goals, and improvement strategies.
Provide exemplary customer service.
Operate a Company vehicle safely, courteously, and responsibly.
Deliver and install products along the route or within the territory.
Verify delivered or installed parts with customers and obtain signatures confirming accuracy against the work order.
Protect Company assets by safely handling products and collected payments.
Comply with applicable Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration rules and regulations and established Company policies and procedures.
Manage the daily route independently to ensure accurate and timely product delivery.
Follow safe work practices and take responsibility for personal and others’ safety.
Perform other duties as assigned.