Automotive Sales Representative

Right Choice Resources; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Automotive Sales Representative in Columbus, OH, to drive growth and manage a diverse team. This role requires strong sales acumen, communication skills, and the ability to independently manage new market development, with a competitive salary and target earnings.

Qualifications

• 5+ years calling on automotive body shops within the area.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and develop teams effectively.

Responsibilities

• Drive the creation and expansion of new markets.
• Manage a diverse sales team and provide operational oversight.
• Collaborate with Operations Coordinator to align processes and sales.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Sales acumen

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Office Products

PowerPoint

Job description

Our client is seeking an Automotive Sales Representative in Columbus, OH.

This individual will be calling on body shops within the territory.

The base salary is $80,000-$110,000 with on target earnings of $150,000-$170,000+.

Responsibilities:

• Drives the creation and expansion of new markets while ensuring the growth and retention of existing accounts.
• Manages a diverse team, including a Technical Representative (currently employed) and potential additional team members in the future, encompassing both hunters and farmers.
• Provides dotted-line oversight of operations, collaborating with the Operations Coordinator to ensure operational processes align seamlessly with sales team needs and meet customer expectations.

Key Qualities:

• Demonstrates a proactive and self-starting approach, capable of working autonomously with minimal supervision.
• Exhibits strong interpersonal and communication skills, facilitating effective collaboration with senior management, customers, and team members.
• Possesses a proven track record in developing and creating new markets.
• Shows experience in successfully managing diverse teams, including technical representatives and additional sales professionals.
• Has a collaborative mindset, adept at working with operations to ensure alignment between sales goals and operational efficiency.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (preferred).
• 5+ years calling on automotive body ships within the area.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Products, with basic working knowledge of PowerPoint.
• Excellent presentation skills and sales acumen.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive material concerning the organization and its clients.