Outside Parts Salesman

Mississippi Department of Employment Security; Tupelo (MS); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance (paid by W

Telehealth Access (paid by W)

Life Insurance and Voluntary Life

Short and Long-Term Disability

Uniform Allowance

Jury Duty Pay

Growth Opportunities

401K Program + Company Contribution

Job summary

Mississippi Department of Employment Security is seeking a driven sales professional to support diesel truck and equipment parts sales in Tupelo, MS. This role emphasizes customer service, relationship-building, and leveraging Karmak Fusion and Navistar systems to quote parts and manage inventory.

You will interact with customers, prospect for new business, and maintain strong product knowledge while respecting company values and a team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 2 years of diesel truck and equipment parts experience preferred, but not required.
• Previous sales experience is an asset.
• Ability to cold-call, build relationships with customers, and provide exceptional service.
• Strong negotiation and listening skills.
• Valid driver's license and safe driving record.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Basic computer software skills with Microsoft Word, Excel, email, and internet.
• Familiarity with Karmak Fusion business system a plus.
• Familiarity with Navistar's software systems a plus.
• Existing certifications in Navistar's parts education system a plus.
• Commitment to ongoing sales training.
• Strong in time-management. Sets and meets priorities and long-term goals.
• Experience using general office equipment (i.e., computer, copier, fax machine, etc.)
• Ability to perform repetitive data entry tasks, manual dexterity
• Must be a team player with a strong sense of commitment to the customer
• Must be able to work in a busy environment
• Must have the ability to learn and work daily in other digital systems
• Working knowledge and familiarity of engines and truck and equipment components is a plus

Responsibilities

• Being aligned with our culture is VITAL. Candidate must embody and promote the WATERS Family Values.
• Customers - Customers First. Dedicated to the highest level of customers satisfaction.
• Integrity - Do the Right Thing. Maintain integrity in all we do.
• Employees - Take care of our employees.
• Team - One Team, One Family.
• B.O.B. Excellence - Be the Best of the Best.
• Empowerment - Empower our employees.
• Accessibility - Be hands on and accessible to our customers and employees.
• Safety - Prioritize safety.
• Maintain and grow parts sales through existing and new clients.
• Prospect for new accounts/referrals which include compiling and updating a list of prospective clients to provide leads for additional business.
• Interact with internal managers to identify new customers
• Ensure high customer satisfaction
• Keep up to date on product knowledge
• Determine customer's changing needs, and promote appropriate products to meet those needs
• Work in both an independent and team environment.
• Accurately source and quote product prices and availability through research of suppliers
• Prospects new customers through referrals and cold-calling
• Assist in performing parts cycle counts and helping with inventory control tasks
• Potentially assisting in performing parts receiving and supplier orders and related tasks
• Accomplishes sales and organization mission by completing related results as needed.
• Utilize the business system (Karmak Fusion) to monitor and track vehicle parts orders and inventory
• Perform other duties as assigned by management
• Visibly demonstrate safety commitment by following all safety and health procedures and modeling the behaviors related to such

Skills

Customer service

Negotiation

Active listening

Time management

Cold-calling

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Karmak Fusion

Navistar software

Microsoft Word/Excel

Job description

• Dental and Vision Insurance (paid by WATERS)
• Telehealth Access (paid by WATERS)
• Life Insurance and Voluntary Life Insurance option
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Jury Duty Pay
• Family-Owned and Operated

Benefits

• Paid Holidays and Vacation
• Weekly Pay
• Performance Based Incentive Pay
• 401K Program + Company Contribution
• Health Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance (paid by WATERS)
• Telehealth Access (paid by WATERS)
• Life Insurance and Voluntary Life Insurance option
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Uniform Allowance
• Jury Duty Pay
• Growth Opportunities
• Family-Owned and Operated

Responsibilities

• Being aligned with our culture is VITAL. Candidate must embody and promote the WATERS Family Values. A summary of our values are below:
• Customers - Customers First. Dedicated to the highest level of customers satisfaction.
• Integrity - Do the Right Thing. Maintain integrity in all we do.
• Employees - Take care of our employees.
• Team - One Team, One Family.
• B.O.B. Excellence - Be the Best of the Best.
• Empowerment - Empower our employees.
• Accessibility - Be hands on and accessible to our customers and employees.
• Safety - Prioritize safety.
• Maintain and grow parts sales through existing and new clients.
• Prospect for new accounts/referrals which include compiling and updating a list of prospective clients to provide leads for additional business.
• Interact with internal managers to identify new customers
• Ensure high customer satisfaction
• Keep up to date on product knowledge
• Determine customer's changing needs, and promote appropriate products to meet those needs
• Work in both an independent and team environment.
• Accurately source and quote product prices and availability through research of suppliers
• Prospects new customers through referrals and cold-calling
• Assist in performing parts cycle counts and helping with inventory control tasks
• Potentially assisting in performing parts receiving and supplier orders and related tasks
• Accomplishes sales and organization mission by completing related results as needed.
• Utilize the business system (Karmak Fusion) to monitor and track vehicle parts orders and inventory
• Perform other duties as assigned by management
• Visibly demonstrate safety commitment by following all safety and health procedures and modeling the behaviors related to such

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• 2 years of diesel truck and equipment parts experience preferred, but not required
• Previous sales experience is an asset
• Ability to cold-call, build relationships with customers, and provide exceptional service
• Strong negotiation and listening skills
• Valid driver's license and safe driving record
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Basic computer software skills with Microsoft Word, Excel, email, and internet
• Familiarity with Karmak Fusion business system a plus
• Familiarity with Navistar's software systems a plus
• Existing certifications in Navistar's parts education system a plus
• Commitment to ongoing sales training
• Strong in time-management. Sets and meets priorities and long-term goals
• Experience using general office equipment (i.e., computer, copier, fax machine, etc.)
• Ability to perform repetitive data entry tasks, manual dexterity
• Must be a team player with a strong sense of commitment to the customer
• Must be able to work in a busy environment
• Must have the ability to learn and work daily in other digital systems
• Working knowledge and familiarity of engines and truck and equipment components is a plus

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.