OUTSIDE SALES-EXEMPT - Full Time

DeKalb Health

Montpelier (VT)

On-site

USD 38,000 - 65,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Medical FSA & H.S.A

Employee Discounts

PPE Reimbursements

Automotive discounts

Job summary

Fisher Auto Parts in Montpelier, VT seeks an Outside Salesperson to build relationships with customers and expand sales of auto parts. You will drive a prescribed route, demonstrate products, and manage pricing updates while targeting new accounts.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license, and up to 90% travel. Base pay is $38,000–$65,000 per year plus commission, with full-time exempt status.

Qualifications

Minimum 1 year of sales experience, preferably automotive in the field.
High school diploma or GED preferred.
Satisfactory MVR must be obtained and maintained; pre-employment drug test required.

Responsibilities

Make daily sales calls on a prescribed route while driving a vehicle.
Present and demonstrate new products to customers.
Maintain customer programs, credits and core returns.
Present pricing and product changes; distribute catalogs and price sheets.
Prospect and develop new accounts; resolve customer issues promptly.
Attend monthly sales meetings and required trainings; stay current on trends.
Monitor account balances and collect monies owed; keep records updated.
Maintain valid driver’s license and driving record; comply with safety policies.
Assist in special projects as requested.

Skills

Sales experience

Customer service

Communication

English proficiency

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Base Pay $38,000.00 - $65,000.00 / Year
Job Category Outside Sales, Automotive
Employee Type FT Exempt
Required Degree High school
Travel 90%
Manage Others No

Contact information

Description

Federated/Fisher Auto Parts, Home of the Parts Professionals!

Providing world class customer service and reliable auto parts and accessories for over 95 years! Fisher Auto Parts’ employees are one of the key ingredients to our success – past, present and future. Fisher has many different career and employment opportunities, as well as benefits to offer new and current employees!

The Outside Salesperson is expected to interact with existing and potential customers to maintain favorable relationships and increase the company’s sales of products and services. The incumbent should be able to resolve customer issues/problems and develop new prospects. The Outside Salesperson should also be familiar with all sales processes and procedures; be knowledgeable of the auto parts industry; have excellent organizational and communication skills.

Hours:45 Hours per week - Monday through Friday

Pay: Salary PLUS commission

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Perform daily sales calls on a prescribed route via driving a vehicle;

Responsible for presentation and demonstrations of new products;

Present and maintain customer programs, credits, and core returns;

Present pricing and product change updates, obtain catalogs, and distribute price sheets to customers;

Prospect and develop new accounts;

Resolve customer issues and/or problems in a timely and effective manner;

Organize customer clinics as required;

Attend monthly Sales Meetings and additional training seminars as required to maintain current trends;

Monitor customer account balances and collect monies owed;

Must report to work in a continuous timely manner;

Maintain a valid driver’s license and driving record which meets underwriting standards;

Responsible for meeting all criteria and policies as set forth in the Company Employee Handbook, Driver’s Handbook, and Fleet Safety Policy;

Assists in special projects as requested.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

A minimum of 1 years of sales experience preferably in the automotive industry is desired with a proven record of continuous progressive sales records;

High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred;

Satisfactory Motor Vehicle Report must be obtained by applicant and submitted for approval prior to hire date and satisfactory MVR must be maintained;

Successfully pass a pre-employment drug test.

WORK SCHEDULE:

Must be able to work a flexible schedule that would allow you to work an assortment of days, evenings and/or weekends (as needed) designed to provide quality service, while successfully growing the business with profitability and integrity.

REQUIREMENTS OF WORK:

A professional working attitude and be customer service oriented;

Ability to use resourcefulness and tact in meeting new problems;

Ability to maintain customer and co-workers relationships in a positive/professional manner;

Ability to assemble/organize/maintain sales data;

Ability to analyze, understand, and prepare reports as needed;

Able to communicate both orally and in writing in English, and follow complex oral and written instructions;

Use appropriate phone skills and demonstrate excellent communication skills;

Ability to work varied hours to obtain goals and vision of Company and position;

Ability to work with minimal supervision.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Able to lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted or greater than 50 lbs with assistance;

Frequently required to sit/drive for long periods of time;

Occasionally walk, stand, reach, lift, carry, bend, kneel, push, pull, crouch, squat, bend, twist, and stoop;

Also required to climb, balance, crawl, talk, speak, and hear; Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus;

May be occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, high/precarious places, toxic or caustic chemicals, outside weather conditions, various degrees of cold and heat, risk of electrical shock, items of bulky or varying weight, risk of explosion, and/or vibration.

Noise level may be moderate to heavy;

Must have considerable mobility;

Must be able to read and speak English sufficiently to converse with general public, to understand highway traffic signs & signals, to respond to officials, and to make entries on reports, logs, and records;

Keep vehicle clean and check fluids regularly;

Follow all company rules including safe driving policies and procedures and report any and all accidents / injuries immediately to management

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