Account Representative I

Genuine Parts Company; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Vacation

Sick pay

Holiday pay

Job summary

Genuine Parts Company is seeking an Account Representative in Oregon to drive sales, identify opportunities, and educate customers on Motion Industries products through technical presentations. The role emphasizes building strong relationships and delivering tailored quotes.

The successful candidate will engage with customers, generate leads, and coordinate vendor resources to support sales, aiming to increase revenue and grow existing accounts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 0–2 years experience or equivalent.
• Knowledge of power transmission, hydraulic, pneumatic and industrial products.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Generate new leads through networking, cold calling, research.
• Interact face-to-face with customers to build relationships and ensure satisfaction.
• Understand customer requirements for customized quoting.
• Deliver effective sales presentations and confirm technical requirements.
• Assist with on-site troubleshooting of customer concerns.
• Coordinate vendor resources to support sales efforts.
• Increase revenue through new business and development of existing accounts.

Skills

Communication skills

Sales knowledge

Relationship building

Initiative

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

SUMMARY: The Account Representative drives sales, identifies, and generates opportunities for various types of customers. This role fosters customer satisfaction by maintaining customer contact and managing customer expectations. The Account Representative provides education of Motion Industries products through technical presentations.

JOB DUTIES

• Generates new leads by networking, cold calling, researching various directories and internet sites.
• Routinely interacts face-to-face with customers to foster strong relationships and maintains satisfaction.
• Understands complex requirements from customers for preparation of customized quoting.
• Delivers effective sales presentations and ensures technical requirements are met.
• Assists with on-site troubleshooting of customers' concerns.
• Works with and coordinates vendor resources to build relationships and support sales.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Increases revenue and profitability through generation of new business and further development of existing accounts.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Typically requires a bachelor's degree and zero (0) to two (2) years of experience or an equivalent combination.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A proficient understanding of key sales principles and best practices.
• Ability to influence customers, while maintaining healthy relationships.
• Ability to take initiative and work with limited direction.
• Ability to multitask and manage time well.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of industrial products: power transmission, hydraulic, pneumatic, and industrial products.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

May be required to be on-call nights or weekends, depending on need.

COMPANY INFORMATION

Motion Industries offers an excellent benefits package which includes options for healthcare coverage, 401(k), tuition, reimbursement, vacation, sick, and holiday pay.

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. GPC's 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.