Front Counter Sales Representative

Kal Tire Ltd; Vernon; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Front-Counter Sales Representative to create a welcoming environment for customers. This role involves providing exceptional customer service, processing sales transactions, and leveraging product knowledge to assist customers effectively. The ideal candidate will have a passion for the automotive industry, strong communication skills, and the ability to resolve customer concerns. Join a supportive team that values leadership and offers opportunities for career advancement, all while working in a safe and dynamic environment. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting and enjoy engaging with customers, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Benefits

Dental Benefits

Vision Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Pension Plan

Team Member Discount Program

Qualifications

• 2 years of customer service or sales experience preferred.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide outstanding customer service and handle inquiries.
• Greet customers with a professional and enthusiastic attitude.
• Prepare and present customer quotes efficiently.

Skills

Customer Service Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Sales Experience

Product Knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

POS Systems

Job description

We are looking for a Front-Counter Sales Representative who will strive to create a welcoming environment for our customers and respond to inquiries. Do you have experience providing service quotes, processing sales transactions, and being a product and service expert, among other responsibilities?

Key Highlights of this role

• Strong communication skills and a willingness to learn to enhance customer interactions.
• Passion for the automotive industry to build rapport and promote product knowledge.
• Effective resolution of customer concerns to ensure satisfaction.
• Willingness to be cross-trained for increased versatility and team contribution.

Why Kal Tire?

• Our aim is that the career of every team member is supported by quality leadership, training, and opportunities for advancement.
• We offer a structured work schedule and pride ourselves on our supportive and safe work environment. This position pays $19.58 /Hr. We offer a clear path for career advancement with wage increases along the way.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Access medical, dental, and vision benefits, along with an Employee Assistance Program.
• Financial Security: Participate in a defined contribution pension plan and group RRSP matching program.
• A team member discount program that offers discounts on tires, services and more.

Day to Day responsibility

• Provide outstanding customer service skills with a genuine desire to deliver excellent customer service experiences.
• Greet and direct customers with a professional and enthusiastic attitude to achieve positive outcomes.
• Answer incoming calls while handling customers' inquiries, concerns, or questions.
• Proven ability in an inside sales and/or counter sales environment; can provide product knowledge and information to customers in a confident and friendly manner.
• Ability to provide detailed pricing terms and prepare and present customer quotes.
• Efficient and detail-oriented data entry skills are required to enter appointments and orders into POS/internal systems.

Qualifications and Success

• You are interested in the automotive industry and like working within a high-energy, fast-paced team environment.
• You have exceptional customer service skills.
• You have 2 years of experience in customer service, counter, or inside sales roles (preferred). You have a demonstrated understanding of the automotive/related industry and an aptitude for learning product knowledge.
• Familiarity with consumer behavior principles.
• Effective problem-solving, planning, and organizing skills.
• You like being active throughout your day and have no problem lifting 30-50 lb. tires around as needed.
• You are always safety conscious, wear your required PPE and follow safe work protocols as instructed.

Our Inclusive Culture

At Kal Tire, we are dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, included, and empowered to succeed. We believe in the strength of diverse perspectives and skills, and we encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences.

Hiring Process

Upon shortlisting, a member of our recruiting team will contact you and invite you to a telephone interview. Successful candidates will then have the opportunity to meet and interview with members of our leadership team over MS Teams and/or in person. Additionally, as part of our standard hiring process, prospective Team Members at the Job Offer stage will be requested to undergo a Canadian Criminal Record Check; candidates must be legally eligible to work for any Canadian employers to be considered for this position at this time.