Sales Advisor

MFA Oil Company•Blue Springs, MO

About The Position

Big O Sales Advisors perform customer service and sales duties accurately and promptly in accordance with company programs, policies, and procedures. They educate customers and follow through on maintenance and repair needs. The role also supports store operations, protects company assets, maintains the facility, and assists with training and required employee learning. Employees may be assigned other duties as needed. MFA Petroleum Company is a subsidiary of MFA Oil Company, a farmer-owned cooperative founded in 1929. MFA Petroleum operates Break Time convenience stores and a Big O Tires franchise. MFA Oil is an Equal Opportunity/Drug-Free Employer.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
Ability to learn new concepts and use technical materials.
Ability to consistently operate a computer and other office productivity machinery.
Strong verbal communication skills.
Sales ability.
Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations, including arithmetic, averages, percentages, and making change.
Ability to safely operate vehicles with automatic and manual transmissions.
Availability to work holidays, weekends, and after regular business hours as needed.
Ability and willingness to work with hazardous materials.
Ability to consistently work in outdoor weather conditions.
Ability and willingness to comply with Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) regulations.
Vision, hearing, speech, and ability to detect odors.
Ability to remain stationary, standing and/or driving, for up to nine hours per shift.
Ability to move and position oneself to retrieve products and supplies from shelves, under counters, or inventory stacks weighing up to 75 pounds.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English to communicate accurately and effectively with customers, coworkers, and supervisors.
Ability to meet company requirements, including successful pre-employment screenings.
Legal authorization to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
One year or more of experience in an automotive shop environment.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to work at a fast pace.
Ability to prioritize and plan work activities using time efficiently.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects.
Ability to perform detail work accurately.

Responsibilities

Monitor the customer service area and welcome waiting customers, providing fast and friendly service.
Handle complaints courteously and efficiently in accordance with company policy.
Inspect vehicles and review owner’s manual maintenance requirements to prioritize and promote needed products and services to customers and management.
Promote sales by explaining product and service benefits, implementing promotions, and using suggestive selling techniques.
Prepare sales documentation, including warranties and service agreements, and record and register tire sales.
Conduct accurate and efficient sales transactions and notify a supervisor of sales, cash, or operating discrepancies.
Manage ticket average and profitability and assist the store manager in meeting company expectations.
Support store operations, including opening and closing tasks, inventory, sales reporting, processing adjustments, merchandising, and related functions as needed.
Clean, maintain, and store tools and equipment properly to protect company assets.
Check in vendors, receive merchandise, and stock shelves.
Clean facilities and maintain the internal and external appearance of the store to meet Big O Tires standards.
Safely operate customer vehicles with automatic and manual transmissions, moving vehicles to and away from service areas as needed.
Assist with training new employees as needed.
Complete daily Today’s Class Technician and other required training on time.
Follow company-wide and position-specific policies and procedures and perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive wages.
Paid time off.
Paid company holidays.
Opportunity for eligible employees to participate in company success through profit sharing and/or performance incentives.
Medical insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Employee assistance program.
Company-paid life insurance.
Short- and long-term disability coverage.
401(k) plan with company match and pre-tax and Roth options.
Educational expense assistance for employees continuing education aligned with their employment.
On-the-job training and opportunities for internal advancement and professional development.