Route Delivery Driver

Lkq-Corporation; Fridley (MN); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

401k with company match

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

PNC Daily Pay Option

Job summary

LKQ Corporation is seeking motivated individuals to join our Duluth route sales team. You will sell our auto parts, deliver and install products along the route, and provide high-quality service to customers.

The role requires establishing new customers, maintaining relationships, and meeting sales goals. A valid driver's license, minimal driving experience, and ability to lift up to 75 pounds are required; base pay plus commission with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• 6+ months driving/delivery experience required.
• Must qualify for corporate insurance programs, including vehicle insurance.

Responsibilities

• Solicit new and existing customers daily and promote and sell the Company’s products.
• Develop relationships with and provide service to existing customers that ensure retention and loyalty.
• Deliver/install products to/for customers along the route and verify orders for accuracy.
• Operate vehicle safely and comply with FMCSA regulations.
• Attend sales training and meet goals and provide exemplary customer service.

Skills

Sales

Delivery driving

Customer service

Communication

Education

High School Diploma/GED

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. Apply now and take the first step toward a rewarding career!Pay: Salary is $31,200 + commission.Route is in Duluth.The primary responsibility of this position is selling the Company’s products and providing a high-quality service to customers. Makes sales by (i) soliciting new prospects for customers and (ii) persuading regular customers to increase the amount of their purchases or to purchase new Company products. In conjunction with the route salesperson’s outside sales and solicitations, he/she will be expected to deliver/install products to/for customers along his/her route and/or within his/her territory.Essential Job DutiesSolicit new and existing customers daily and promote and sell the Company’s products to customers.Develop relationships with and provide service to existing customers that ensure customer retention and customer loyalty.Identify potential new customers and solicit business from the same.Be familiar with the Company’s product literature and be able to convey product information and availability to customers to ensure the growth of both revenue and the number of customers along the route and/or within the territory.Attend regular sales training meetings to review sales performance and discuss sales goals and ways to improve sales performance.Provide exemplary customer service.Operate Company vehicle in a safe, courteous and responsible manner with a valid driver’s license.Deliver/Install products to/for Customers along the route and/or within the territory – Verify parts delivered/installed to/for customers and obtain the signature of the customer confirming accuracy compared to the work order.Protect company assets by diligently performing all duties in a safe manner, including safely handling products delivered and payments collected.Operate in compliance with applicable rules and regulations set forth by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.Comply with established company policies and procedures.Manage daily route independently to ensure accurate and timely delivery of product.Take responsibility for your safety and watch out for the safety of others. Use safe precautions, proper tools, and equipment, and adhere to all safe work practices and policies.Assumes other duties as assigned.Supervisory ResponsibilitiesNot responsible for supervising employees.Minimum RequirementsEducation & ExperienceHigh School Diploma/GEDPrevious sales-related experience.Six+ months driving/delivery experience.Must qualify for Corporate insurance programs, including vehicle insurance.Valid Drivers License.Preferred Requirements2+ years of sales experience.Some business-related college coursework.Knowledge/Skills/AbilitiesAbility to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.Basic computer skills.Regularly uses moderately complex oral and written skills. May train others in functional areas, interact with others and make presentations to department or middle management.Problems encountered are routine, somewhat repetitive and generally solved by following clear directions and procedures.Decisions generally affect one's own job or assigned functional area.Results are defined; sets personal own goals and determines how to achieve results with few or no guidelines to follow; supervisor/manager provides broad guidance and overall direction.Handle multiple tasks or projects simultaneously with moderate complexity.Essential Physical Demands/Work EnvironmentWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to drive a vehicle most of the time.Must be able to sit and drive for extended periods (up to 12 hours at a time); use hands to operate machinery.May need to stand, walk, push, pull, squat, bend, reach, climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, or crouch for extended periods.Frequent exposure to contaminants such as fuel or exhaust. May occasionally wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as needed.May need to work in cramped spaces that could require getting into awkward positions.May be exposed to extreme temperatures, extreme lighting, and high noise levels.Daily travel will be required by drivers making deliveries.Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds.Benefits:Health/Dental/Vision InsurancePaid Time OffPaid Parental LeaveFertility Coverage401k with Generous Company MatchCompany Paid Life Insurance and Long-Term DisabilityShort-Term DisabilityEmployee Assistance ProgramTuition ReimbursementEmployee DiscountsPNC Daily Pay OptionJoin us for an exciting career journey with positive, driven individuals.