Sales Specialist (Durham, NC)

Dealer Tire; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) match up to 7%

PTO eligibility after 30 days

Job summary

Dealer Tire, located in Durham, North Carolina, is looking for driven individuals to join their team as tire experts. In this role, you will engage customers at a premium automotive dealership, utilizing your sales skills to promote tires during your comprehensive training.

The position offers competitive pay starting at $28.34/hr with potential earnings through commissions and various benefits including medical, dental, and a 401(k) match. This is an excellent opportunity for those seeking a rewarding sales career in the automotive industry.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in retail, service, or sales; automotive experience preferred.
• Outstanding communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to build relationships and have strong sales instincts.

Responsibilities

• Engage customers and sell tires to exceed assigned goals.
• Perform quick tire inspections.
• Identify tire-related issues and recommend services.
• Maintain relationships with customers and dealership teams.
• Support store operations including inventory and reporting.

Skills

Retail, service, or sales experience

Outstanding verbal communication skills

Customer service skills

Natural relationship builder

Sales instincts

Comfortable with computer-based tools

Job description

Who We Are

We’re Dealer Tire, a family-owned, international distributor of tires and parts established in 1918 in Cleveland, OH. We’re laser focused on helping the world’s largest and most trusted auto manufacturers grow their tire business—in fact, we’ve sold more than 60 million tires to date. We’re a thriving company, and we’re looking for driven individuals to join our team. That’s where you come in!

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Pay: $28.34 – $30.85/hr to start.
• Target annual commission: $13,200.00
• Guaranteed commission for up to 2 months during onboarding.
• Medical, Dental, Vision.
• 50% 401(k) match up to 7%.
• PTO eligibility after 30 days up to 19 days annually.
• 5‑day, 40‑hour work week.
• More personal time daily than the average retail or wireless role.

What You’ll Do

You’ll work inside a premium OEM automotive dealership, representing Dealer Tire as the go‑to tire expert. After completing a comprehensive, fully paid training program, you will:

• Engage customers on the service drive and sell tires to exceed assigned goals.
• Perform quick tire inspections.
• Identify and explain tire‑related issues, recommend service, and quote prices.
• Maintain strong relationships with customers and dealership teams.
• Support store operations such as inventory, opening/closing, and reporting.

What Makes You a Great Fit

• 2+ years of retail, service, or sales experience; automotive experience preferred.
• Outstanding verbal communication and customer service skills.
• A natural relationship builder with strong sales instincts.
• Comfortable using computer‑based tools and order systems.

Career Growth You Can Count On

Dealer Tire promotes an average of 114 team members per year in the Tire Store program. Your sales ability won’t just be recognized—it will launch you forward.

Ready to Level Up Your Sales Career?

If you are coming from wireless sales, retail sales, or any customer‑facing sales environment and want a higher‑earning, steadier, more rewarding path, this is your opportunity.

Employer Information & EEO Statement

Dealer Tire is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status or disability (in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act*), or any other legally protected status, with respect to employment opportunities.

• ADA Disclosure: Any candidate who feels that they may need an accommodation to complete this application, or any portions of same, based on the impact of a disability should contact Dealer Tire’s Human Resources Department to discuss your specific needs. Please feel free to contact us at 1-800-933-2537 x6550.

For more information on our benefit offerings, please visit our Dealer Tire Family of Companies Benefits Highlights Booklet.