Automotive Outside Sales Rep

XL Parts / The Parts House; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

401k

Paid Time Off

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

XL Parts / The Parts House in Baton Rouge, LA is seeking an Outside Sales Representative to build and maintain relationships with automotive clients. You will develop strategies to grow an existing business book, while cold calling and prospecting to add to it.

Strong communication and strategic thinking are essential to hit sales targets. This role offers a competitive compensation plan with medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k, paid time off and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of B2B sales experience.
• Bilingual in Spanish.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license and vehicle.
• Professional appearance.
• Automotive experience preferred, not required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct active sales visits for new and existing customers, demonstrate products, and identify stocking opportunities.
• Collaborate with store personnel to improve service and resolve client issues.
• Sign up new accounts, grow sales, and meet individual growth plans.
• Schedule client appointments and maintain CRM notes after visits.
• Attend meetings and industry events as scheduled.
• Maintain a professional, goal-driven approach to achieve targets.
• Document all sales calls in the CRM during or after each visit.
• Evaluate calling frequency and establish consistent appointments.

Skills

B2B sales

Spanish

Education

High school diploma

Job description

The Outside Sales Rep. is pivotal in building and maintaining relationships with our clients. This role is a platform to showcase your B2B sales expertise by developing strategies to grow an existing business book while cold calling and prospecting to add to it. Successful Outside Sales Reps are skilled communicators, and strategic thinkers, and are driven by achieving sales targets.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Conduct “active” sales visits for new and existing customers – show and demonstrate new products, explain promotions, and look for stocking opportunities.
• Work cooperatively with store/operations personnel to improve our service and resolve any client issues.
• Sign up new accounts, grow sales, and achieve individual sales growth plans.
• Implement and support the company’s sales promotions.
• Schedule appointments with clients and work with their schedules
• Complete a minimum of 15 sales meetings with clients in person every day
• Fully document all sales calls in our industry-leading CRM during or immediately after each visit.
• Evaluate the frequency of client sales calls and establish a consistent pre-set appointment.
• Attend meetings, conferences, and association functions as scheduled.

Requirements:

• 2+ years of B2B sales experience
• Bilingual in Spanish
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid state driver’s license and insurance
• Must have your vehicle.
• Always maintain a professional appearance
• Automotive experience preferred, not required

We offer a competitive compensation plan complete with attractive benefits offerings that include (not limited to) medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k, paid time off and opportunities for advancement.

Environmental/Occupational Health and Physical Requirements

A typical day includes driving with frequent stops and utilizing an iPad for Call Reports. To perform the duties of this job the employee must have a clean driving record. The occasional heavy lifting of 30 lbs or more may be required. XL Parts and The Parts House a Marubeni Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment with XL Parts is contingent upon a successful background check and drug screen that meets the Company’s guidelines for employment.

Qualifications

Education

Required

High School or better.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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