Outside Sale Representative - Marine

Keystone Automotive Operations, Inc.; Michigan; Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401K with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

SeaWide Marine Distribution is seeking an enthusiastic Marine Outside Sales Representative to cover the Lake Michigan region. You will sell to new and existing customers, present product information, and travel to client sites and trade shows as needed.

Strong customer service and product knowledge are essential. The role requires outside sales experience, excellent communication, time management, and team collaboration.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school education or GED required.
• Prior outside sales experience preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook & Excel) and general computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Solicit and sell to new and existing customers daily.
• Present product information and availability to customers.
• Make sales presentations on accounts and travel as needed.
• Collaborate with Inside Sales to address customer issues and develop accounts.
• Build and maintain relationships with regional customers.

Skills

Outside sales experience

Communication skills

Time management

Team player

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Excel

Job description

Join the LKQ Family! We're looking for motivated individuals to join our team at LKQ Corporation. With opportunities for growth, competitive benefits, and a supportive work environment, LKQ is the place to be.

Hiring for SeaWide Marine Distribution, a division of Keystone Automotive Operations, Inc.

Who is SeaWide Marine Distribution? SeaWide Marine Distribution is a division of Keystone Automotive Operations, Inc., the leading distributor of specialty automotive, RV, and marine aftermarket parts and accessories, and we have developed a culture of family that has allowed our business to grow across the globe. With our more than 2,000 employees, we strive to reflect this culture by living our values of Commitment, Customer Service, Execution, Integrity, Leadership, Teamwork, & Fun. Through these values, we’ve been able to provide our employees with the tools they need to succeed. That’s because when you succeed, we succeed at our goal of delivering the products that people need when they need them!

What can SeaWide Marine Distribution offer YOU?

Our company utilizes competitive training programs, coaching, communication, & collaboration to help our team members learn and grow! We also offer:

• Includes Medical, Dental, Vision, & other benefits
• 401K w/ Generous Company Match
• Paid Time Off & Paid Company Holidays
• Employee Referral Bonus: Eligible to make referrals immediately after first day
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discount Programs
• Lucrative incentive & awards programs that pay you for your results
• In-depth & onsite sales training in our contact center with dedicated a Training Leader
• Industry leading product training
• Highly transferable sales & service skills
• And More!

Your Role with SeaWide Marine Distribution

SeaWide Marine Distribution is currently seeking an enthusiastic individual with exceptional customer service skills for the role of Marine Outside Sales Representative for our Lake Michigan region. As an Outside Sales Representative, you will provide our potential and current customers a world-class experience through outstanding customer service skills and knowledge of our business systems.

Responsibilities

• Solicit, present product, and sell to new and existing customers daily.
• Be familiar with product literature and be able to convey product information and availability to customers.
• Make sales presentations on new and existing accounts.
• Comply with established company policies and procedures.
• Prospecting possible new accounts from a variety of leads
• Visiting newly established accounts
• Visiting established accounts with high upside potential for development
• Work as a team with Inside Sales staff on customer issues, assisting in account development, and regional development and maintenance plan
• Product displays
• Schedule maintenance and the ability to communicate remotely with the Regional Manager.
• Assume other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent is required.
• Prior Outside Sales experience
• Ability to travel Monday through Friday every week, sometimes on weekends, and occasional trade shows
• Strong time management and organizational skills required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate in a concise manner with internal and external customers.
• Microsoft Office product experience; strong Outlook & Excel skills
• Must be able to thrive in a group/team environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Some college coursework/degree preferred.
• General knowledge or experience in marine electronics, parts, and accessories.
• Experience in training/educating people (Example: Teaching your customer how to use online/system features.)

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