Inside Sales Representative - Bilingual (Fr/Eng)

LKQ Corporation • Mississauga, ON

1d • Remote

About The Position

Keystone Automotive Operations of Canada, Inc. is currently hiring a remote Inside Sales Representative who must be fluent in both French and English. In this role, you will contribute to our customer experience by building relationships with existing customers, identifying new opportunities, and providing expert guidance on products and services. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, proactive, and thrive in a fast-paced environment where teamwork and customer satisfaction drive success.

Requirements

• 1+ years of related applicable call center experience.
• HS Diploma or equivalent.
• Solid Microsoft Office experience
• Strong time management and organization skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrates attention to detail and accuracy in work assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively and tactfully with customers
• Ability to thrive in a group/team environment
• Flexible to work variable schedules, if needed.
• Ability to work under pressure comfortably.
• Ability to travel, up to 10%, for customer visits or trade shows
• Will show up on time, as scheduled

Nice To Haves

• Automotive aftermarket industry experience.
• Some college coursework/degree preferred.
• Prior sales or account management experience
• Experience in training / educating people (Example: Teaching your customer how to use online/system features)

Responsibilities

• Conduct outbound phone sales calls to established customer base, promoting sales of new and existing products & services.
• Conduct daily maintenance of CRM database to ensure all customer/account information is accurate and current.
• Perform analysis of individual customer base to determine causes for customer growth and/or decline
• Continuously augmenting your product and industry knowledge through company and supplier training and self-directed learning.
• Provide front-line incoming phone queue support, including technical support
• Proper entry of quotes and orders.
• Serve as the initial point of contact for all customer service-related issues/concerns
• Build long-lasting business relationships with the customer base
• Maintain daily phone metric standards established by the management team
• Provide a positive customer service experience that includes anticipating and evaluating the customer's needs while answering questions about parts, pricing, product availability, and company services.
• Provide relevant information on warranties, price, quality of parts, delivery times, and payment methods.
• Accurately complete supporting order documentation
• Cultivate new business by prospecting and developing relationships with potential customers.
• Contact customers with unit prices, shipping date, anticipated delays, and any additional information as needed.
• Advise the customer on substitution or modification of the part when the part requested is not available.
• Process orders -- perform order entry, review orders for correct handling, pricing, quantities, and shipping data.
• Independently evaluate criteria and propose an appropriate price for parts
• Assume other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health & Wellness Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, and more to support your physical and mental well-being
• Retirement Savings Plan (RSP) with a generous company match
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Expanded Employee Assistance Program (EAP) resources through GreenShield+
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Exclusive Employee Discounts
• Company-paid training
• Company-provided uniforms

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED