Route Delivery Driver

LKQ Corp.; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

401k with Generous Company Match

Company Paid Life Insurance

Job summary

LKQ Corporation is seeking motivated individuals to join our team in Missouri. The role focuses on selling LKQ products, soliciting new prospects, and increasing customer purchases while delivering and installing items along the route with a valid driver’s license.

You will develop relationships with customers, provide exceptional service, and work toward growth in revenue and customer base within your territory. Health benefits, paid time off, and retirement plans are included.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Previous sales-related experience.
• Six+ months driving/delivery experience.
• Must qualify for Corporate insurance programs, including vehicle insurance.
• Valid Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Solicit new and existing customers daily and promote and sell the Company’s products to customers.
• Develop relationships with and provide service to existing customers to ensure retention and loyalty.
• Identify potential new customers and solicit business from the same.
• Convey product information and availability to customers to grow revenue and customer base on the route and territory.
• Attend sales training meetings to review performance and goals.

Skills

Sales experience

Customer service

Communication skills

Basic math

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Basic computer skills

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.

Primary Responsibility

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 Duties

• Solicit 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 Responsibilities

Not responsible for supervising employees.

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• Previous sales-related experience.
• Six+ months driving/delivery experience.
• Must qualify for Corporate insurance programs, including vehicle insurance.
• Valid Drivers License.

Preferred Requirements

• 2+ years of sales experience.
• Some business-related college coursework.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Ability 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.

Essential Physical Demands/Work Environment

While 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 Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Fertility Coverage
• 401k with Generous Company Match
• Company Paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
• Short-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discounts
• PNC Daily Pay Option

Join us for an exciting career journey with positive, driven individuals.

Leading With Innovation

As a Fortune 500 leader (#318), LKQ is at the industry’s forefront, operating across 25 countries with over 1,600 locations. Join us to shape the future of vehicle repair and customization, where your impact resonates globally.

Accelerate Your Career at LKQ

Join LKQ, a global force of over 51,000 strong across 1,700 locations. Here, you are a part of a community that drives our success and your career forward. Embrace the opportunity to grow, innovate, and lead the industry with us.

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