New Product Specialist

AAA Mountain West Group • Salinas, CA

4d • $26 - $31 • Onsite

About The Position

The New Product Specialist role drives sales and provides outstanding service by effectively matching Members with AAA's comprehensive product offerings. Pay is $25.80/hr + Commission. Branch Hours; M-F 9am-6pm, S 9am-5pm. Will need to be available Saturdays.

Requirements

• Natural closer who thrives in a sales driven environment
• Proven experience in inside or outside sales, with the ability to upsell and close
• Lead generation and proactive prospecting
• Strong cold calling and follow-up skills
• Confident in negotiating and building Member and customer value
• Demonstrates sales and service skills. Able to effectively interact, face-to-face, with new, prospective and existing Members.
• Ability to multitask in response to requests, requirements and Member/Team Member expectations.
• Genuine passion for the sales discipline and for helping clients succeed
• Good computer skills, proficient in both reading and basic arithmetic.
• Good written and verbal communication skills in person and over the phone.
• Ability to accept feedback and correct course as necessary.
• High school diploma or GED.
• 1-2 years of work experience with a preference for inside or outside sales

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with sales and service standards and goals
• Bonding and fingerprinting may be required
• Current & valid drivers license with a clean driving history

Responsibilities

• Acts in a sales capacity; actively promotes cross sales referrals, sales and branch promotions.
• Engage with the customer to identifying the most suitable product offerings.
• Actively approach incoming customers and Act as Subject Matter Expert in the branch for all new Product and Bundle Offerings.
• Effectively communicate AAA new products and value propositions with team members.
• Achieve monthly assigned sales goals.
• Consistently follow-up on leads and unsold quotes by phone and email. Makes outbound calls for lead generation.
• Actively works with Branch Team Members to generate referrals.
• Understands and actively promotes products and services to achieve individual goals in support of meeting organization goals and objectives.
• Overcomes obstacles that create barriers to Team Member or branch efforts.
• Identifies process improvement opportunities and proposes solutions.
• Acts as an agent for change while promoting AAA’s guiding principles and core values.
• Exhibits AAA guiding principles and core values.

Benefits

• opportunity to participate in AAA discretionary annual incentive plan or other incentive plans depending upon position
• 401k Matching – $1 for $1 company match up to 6% of eligible earnings per pay period
• Medical, Dental, Vision, wellness program and more!
• Paid Holidays
• Team Members accrue paid time off monthly. Depending on position, an additional 24 hours per year are earmarked for volunteer activities.
• Collaborative Environment – AAA will value your contribution to providing exceptional service to our members
• Free AAA Classic Membership
• AAA Product Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

What This Job Offers

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