PBE Outside Sales Rep

LKQ • Cullman, AL

3d

About The Position

Responsible for the sale and post-sales support of all PB&E product lines while providing high-quality customer service within a designated market. The primary objective is to grow PB&E sales through acquisition of new accounts, retention of existing accounts, and support of sales promotions. This position does not supervise employees.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 3 years of experience in sales and sales negotiations.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic and calculate rates, ratios, and percentages, and to draw and interpret graphs.
• Frequent use of Outlook, Word, Excel, graphics, and related applications.
• Ability to create, maintain, and incorporate functions into Word documents, Excel spreadsheets, databases, and PowerPoint presentations to support business objectives.
• Regularly use moderately complex oral and written communication skills; may train others, interact with others, and present to a department or middle management.
• Handle multiple tasks or projects simultaneously with moderate complexity.
• Ability to drive and sit for extended periods, up to 12 hours at a time, and operate machinery.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Employees assigned driving responsibilities must meet applicable eligibility and safety requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree or some college coursework.
• At least 3 years of sales experience, preferably in the automotive segment.
• Knowledge of the auto industry.

Responsibilities

• Follow proper health, safety, and equipment practices.
• Provide basic product support and training to assigned accounts to promote customer retention.
• Identify potential prospects within targeted customer segments.
• Prospect, sell, and close new customers at a level necessary to meet annual sales budgets and gross margin targets.
• Make sales presentations to prospective and existing customers.
• Promote and develop customer acceptance of online ordering.
• Manage information needed to prepare proposals and agreements related to PB&E product sales.
• Maintain accurate customer call and support activity records for assigned accounts and prospects.
• Know LKQ/Keystone product literature and convey product information and availability to customers.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key LKQ vendors.
• Support collection efforts for past-due balances as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• Fertility coverage
• 401(k) with generous company match
• Company-paid life insurance
• Long-term disability
• Short-term disability
• Employee assistance program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee discounts

What This Job Offers

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