Route Delivery Driver

LKQ•Saint Louis, MO

About The Position

The Route Delivery Driver sells LKQ products and provides high-quality service to customers. The role solicits new prospects and encourages existing customers to increase purchases or try additional Company products. In conjunction with outside sales and customer solicitations, the driver delivers and installs products for customers along an assigned route or within a territory. The position manages its daily route independently to ensure accurate, timely deliveries and operates a Company vehicle safely and responsibly. The driver verifies delivered or installed parts against work orders and obtains customer signatures confirming accuracy. The role also protects Company assets by safely handling products and collected payments, following applicable Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration rules and regulations, and complying with Company policies and procedures. The 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 add, subtract, multiply, and divide 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.
Able to drive and sit for extended periods, up to 12 hours at a time.
Able to lift up to 75 pounds.
Willingness and ability to travel daily for deliveries.

Nice To Haves

Two or more years of sales experience.
Some business-related college coursework.

Responsibilities

Solicit new and existing customers daily and promote and sell Company products.
Develop relationships with existing customers and provide service that supports retention and loyalty.
Identify potential new customers and solicit their business.
Learn Company product literature and convey product information and availability to customers to grow route or territory revenue and customer count.
Attend regular sales training meetings to review performance, sales goals, and ways to improve results.
Provide exemplary customer service.
Operate a Company vehicle safely, courteously, and responsibly.
Deliver and install products for customers along the route or within the territory; verify parts against work orders and obtain customer signatures confirming accuracy.
Protect Company assets by safely performing duties, handling products, and collecting payments.
Operate in compliance 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, use proper tools and equipment, and consider the safety of others.
Perform other duties as assigned.