Fleet Tire Sales Specialist - Lafayette, LA

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company in Lafayette, LA is seeking a Fleet Tire Sales Specialist (Commission) to grow new and existing commercial truck tire accounts. You will travel locally, sell tires and related services, and meet sales targets while delivering exceptional customer service.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in B2B sales, strong communication, and a results-driven attitude. This is a commission-based role with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 2 years or more of successful Sales and/or Business to Business experience.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
• Valid driver's license and ability to meet commercial driver requirements.

Responsibilities

• Actively seeking and developing new accounts and represent the company to potential customers.
• This position requires frequent local travel from customer sites to establish and further build relationships.
• Selling company supported products and services.
• Meeting sales goals set by management.
• Developing and maintaining a thorough knowledge of products and services to provide accurate information to customers.
• Evaluating customer needs and making recommendations utilizing a value selling approach.
• Attending sales training and continually building product knowledge.
• Delivering tires to customers as needed.

Skills

Sales experience

Communication skills

Customer focus

Teamwork

Self-motivated

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate Degree in related field

Job description

We are a service and retreading market leader with over 200 Commercial Tire Centers and Truck Care Centers located across the United States. We have the unique ability to service the largest nationwide commercial fleets while also providing friendly hometown service to regional and local fleets. Our mission statement is 'SERVICE EXCELLENCE – ALWAYS'. Goodyear Commercial Tire & Service Centers (CTSC) are owned by Goodyear — which makes them uniquely qualified to offer you trusted tires, reliable services and powerful management tools to help you lower your operating costs. It's all part of Goodyear's Total Solution for commercial and off-the-road fleets.

We are a service and retreading market leader with over 200 Commercial Tire Centers and Truck Care Centers located across the United States. We have the unique ability to service the largest nationwide commercial fleets while also providing friendly hometown service to regional and local fleets. Our mission statement is 'SERVICE EXCELLENCE – ALWAYS'. Goodyear Commercial Tire & Service Centers (CTSC) are owned by Goodyear — which makes them uniquely qualified to offer you trusted tires, reliable services and powerful management tools to help you lower your operating costs. It's all part of Goodyear's Total Solution for commercial and off-the-road fleets.

Goodyear. More Driven.

General Description

As the Fleet Tire Sales Specialist (Commission) role, you are responsible for selling new and retreaded commercial truck tires and related products and services by managing current customer accounts and developing new accounts. You must also produce sufficient sales volume to achieve assigned sales objectives. Represent the company professionally through team image and service readiness. Through training, you will develop knowledge of the company's products and services and be able to educate others. You will also monitor and report on market intelligence which impacts business and pricing within the market. We encourage you to allow us to invest in your success as you invest in ours;

• Actively seeking and developing new accounts and represent the company to potential customers.
• This position requires frequent local travel from customer sites to establish and further build relationships
• Selling company supported products and services.
• Meeting sales goals set by management.
• Developing and maintaining a thorough knowledge of products and services to provide accurate information to customers.
• Evaluating customer needs and making recommendations utilizing a value selling approach.
• Attending sales training and continually building product knowledge.
• Perform a variety of manual tasks for extended periods of time, which may include light and heavy lifting, including commercial tires and wheels, standing, bending, sitting and squatting.
• Create or increase truck tires sales through a planned program of regular solicitation.
• Scheduling fleet service appointments and coordinating appointments with the service department.
• Conducting fleet needs evaluations and providing customers with cost analysis and benefits.
• Ensuring prompt resolution of tire adjustments and ensuring that customer casings are handled appropriately.
• Delivering tires to customers as needed.

Basic Requirements

• 2 years or more of successful Sales and/or Business to Business experience
• Must have a valid driver's license for the type of vehicle required for the position and be able to meet commercial driver qualification requirements.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• No relocation is being offered for this position.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship now or in the future.

Preferred Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Associate Degree in related field.
• Previous business to business sales

Candidate Criteria

• Strong oral and written communication ability.
• Commitment to follow all safety procedures and work in a safe manner.
• Must be able to work in a results-oriented, fast-paced environment as part of a team.
• Must be a self-starter and willing to take initiative, able and willing to work without direct supervision, and be willing to attend appropriate training sessions.

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Goodyear is one of the world’s largest tire companies. It employs about 62,000 people and manufactures its products in 46 facilities in 21 countries around the world. Its two Innovation Centres in Akron, Ohio and Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg strive to develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the technology and performance standard for the industry. For more information about Goodyear and its products, go to www.goodyear.com/corporate.

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