Local Outside Sales

Genuine Parts Co

Columbus, MI

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Business Plan, Communication Skills, Customer Relations, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Support/Service, Driver's License, Field Sales, Genetics, Meet Sales Quota, Military, Organizational Skills, Post-Sales, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Product Design, Product Programs, Professional Services, Regional Sales, Relationship Management, Retail Management, Revenue/Sales Reporting, Sales, Sales Forecasting, Sales Management, Vendor/Supplier Relations, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Columbus, MI
POSTED
30+ days ago

Are you passionate about exceeding customer expectations and being a leading solutions provider in the Heavy-Duty transportation and specialty aftermarket parts industry? Do you have extensive knowledge of Heavy Duty Parts? If so, we invite you to explore opportunities with our Traction stores.

Position Summary:

The Local Outside Salesperson provides the highest levels of customer service, promoting the entire line of Heavy-Duty products and programs, calling on new and existing customers.

Responsibilities:

• Establish and maintain good relations with customers by providing courteous, efficient, and professional service • Work with the Store Manager to provide business planning designed to reach product and sales goals • Promote entire line of Heavy-Duty products and programs • Continue to improve and stay updated on Heavy Duty product knowledge by interacting manufacturers representatives • Communicates with customers and leads to identify and understand their product or service needs; leverage parts knowledge to identifies and suggests products and services to meet those needs • Demonstrates the functions and utility of products or services to customers based on their needs • Ensures customer satisfaction through ongoing communication and relationship management; resolves any issues that may arise post-sale • Work with manufacturers representatives to grow customer knowledge of lines • Maintains communication with existing and previous customers, alerting them of new products, services, and enhancements that may be of interest • Maintains detailed reports of sales activities including calls, orders, sales, lost business, and any customer or vendor relationship problems • Provides periodic territory sales forecasts • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications/Competencies:

Must be at least 18 years of age Valid driver's license Prior Heavy-Duty parts background or mechanical inclination is required Exceptional customer service and communications skills (both written and verbal) Reliable, organized, detailed, and focused Two years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred

Position Description:

Position description should not be considered all inclusive. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. This position description reflects all essential functions, it does no proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned, and all organizations position descriptions are subject to change at any time.

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GPC Conducts Business Policy:

GPC conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. GPCs policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons.

About the Company

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Genuine Parts Co

Today Genuine Parts Company (GPC) is a service organization engaged in the distribution of: • Automotive Replacement Parts • Industrial Replacement Parts and Materials • Business Products The Company has a distribution network of over 3,100 operations located throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, Australia, New Zealand, China, and Southeast Asia. In addition, the Company expanded its global network into Europe with its 2017 acquisition of Alliance Automotive Group.
COMPANY SIZE
1,500 to 1,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Automotive and Parts Mfg