Outside Parts Sales (Sioux Falls, SD)

Billion Automotive•Sioux Falls, SD

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Billion Automotive is a family-owned business since 1935, with a strong reputation built on customer satisfaction. We are a growing multi-state organization with over 25 locations across Iowa, Minnesota, and South Dakota. The Parts Outside Salesperson is responsible for soliciting parts business from assigned accounts through personal and phone interactions.

Requirements

Must have a valid Drivers license and acceptable driving record.
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience in dealership parts department
Knowledge of dealership parts inventory system or ability to learn and use
Computer skills including word, excel and email
Ability to use smart phone technology/apps.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to write simple correspondence.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients and other employees of the organization.
Ability to read and interpret documents.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

Nice To Haves

Experience in dealership parts department
Knowledge of dealership parts inventory system or ability to learn and use

Responsibilities

Visits assigned customers.
Prospects for new customers, in person and using technology and leads.
Communicates parts orders to counter people.
Advises whether status is stock or emergency.
Checks with customers to ensure that delivery date of non-stock items is acceptable before ordering.
Reviews any special orders with the parts manager and obtains his/her approval.
Obtains parts manager's approval for any special pricing.
Advises counterperson on delivery instructions.
Follows up on parts orders to ensure that customers have been served properly.
Coordinates service sales with service salespeople.
Turns in completed call reports, time sheets and expense reports.
Updates customer records to reflect changes to customers' names, addresses etc.
Adds new customers to appropriate mailing lists.
Attend training seminars as needed.
Attend trade shows and industry meetings as assigned.
Acts as a public relations liaison for the dealership.
Maintains professional appearance.
Other tasks as assigned.