Tire Sales Specialist (Oakland, CA)

Dealer Tire, LLC; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision 50%

401(k) match up to 7%

PTO eligibility after 30 days (up to %

Consistent 5-day, 40‑hour work week

Paid time off

Job summary

Dealer Tire, LLC is a premium tire and parts distributor seeking a driven sales professional for a high-volume dealership environment. You will engage customers, recommend the right tires, and close sales on the service drive while providing pricing and building lasting relationships with customers and dealership teams.

The role offers a consistent 40-hour work week, strong earning potential through base pay plus commissions, and clear career growth within a stable, growing organization.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of sales experience in a goal-driven, customer-facing environment.
• Automotive experience preferred.
• Proven ability to hit or exceed sales targets.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Responsibilities

• Engage customers and sell tires on the service drive.
• Perform quick visual inspections.
• Identify needs and confidently recommend solutions.
• Provide pricing and close sales.
• Build relationships with customers and dealership teams.
• Support store operations (inventory, reporting, etc.)

Skills

Customer-facing sales

Goal-driven

Communication

Relationship-building

Closing skills

Tools

CRM tools

Order systems

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!

Base Pay Range: $28.34 - $30.85 Targeted Annual Commission: $14,040 Turn Your Customer-Facing Sales Experience into a Higher-Earning, Work-Life Balanced Career

Are you a top-performing sales professional in a customer-facing, goal-driven environment like wireless, big-box electronics, or membership sales? If you know how to build rapport, uncover needs, and close, Dealer Tire offers a unique opportunity to take your sales skills into a role with: Stronger earning potential A consistent 40‑hour schedule Real career growth.

Why This Role Stands Out

You already succeed at:

• Connecting with customers quickly
• Recommending the right product with confidence
• Closing sales and hitting goals
• Managing multiple customer interactions efficiently

This role allows you to use those same skills in a more stable, higher-earning environment—without the unpredictable retail hours.

Compensation & Benefits That Stand Out

• Base pay: $28.34 – $30.85/hour
• Target annual commission: $13,200
• Guaranteed commission during onboarding (up to 2 months)
• Medical, Dental, Vision 50%
• 401(k) match up to 7%
• PTO eligibility after 30 days (up to 19 days annually)
• Consistent 5-day, 40‑hour work week

What You’ll Do

You’ll work inside a premium automotive dealership, acting as the tire sales expert customer's trust.

• Engage customers and sell tires on the service drive
• Perform quick visual inspections
• Identify needs and confidently recommend solutions
• Provide pricing and close sales
• Build relationships with customers and dealership teams
• Support store operations (inventory, reporting, etc.)

What We’re Looking For

• 2+ years of sales experience in a goal-driven, customer-facing environment.
• Automotive experience preferred.
• Proven ability to hit or exceed sales targets.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Basic computer skills (order systems, CRM tools)

Career Growth

You Can Count On Dealer Tire promoted an average of 114 team members per year in our Tire Store program. Your performance here doesn’t go unnoticed—it drives your career forward.

Ready for a Sales Role with earning potential that provides work-life balance?

If you’re currently in product-based or membership sales and want a role with:

• Better income potential
• A predictable schedule
• Long-term career growth

Why Dealer Tire

An amazing opportunity to join a growing organization, built on the efforts of hard working, innovative, and team-oriented people.

The compensation offered for this position will depend on qualifications, experience, and geographic location. The total compensation package may also include commission, bonus or profit sharing.

We offer a competitive & comprehensive benefit package including:

• paid time off
• medical
• dental
• vision
• 401k match (50% on the dollar up to 7% of employee contribution)

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

EOE 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.

LEGAL DOCUMENTS

If seeking employment in the United Stated, please see the following notices: Federal and State Required Postings.

Steeped in integrity and tradition, we’ve been owned and operated by the Mueller family since 1918. By dedicating ourselves to automotive manufacturers and their dealers, we took a different approach to the tire business. With innovative programs designed to increase customer satisfaction, safety, and retention, we’ve made it easy and profitable for them to grow their businesses while making people safer on the road.