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Sales Representative
Location: North Charleston, SC (On-Site)
Job Type: Full-Time
About ABA USA
ABA USA is the North American subsidiary of ABA Automotive, a global manufacturer of automotive engine components. Our North Charleston office and warehouse support customers throughout North America and serve as the foundation for our continued growth in the region.
ABA USA is seeking a highly motivated Sales Representative to support the growth of our North American business. The ideal candidate is professional, organized, and highly skilled in negotiation. This role offers an opportunity to build a long-term career in sales while working closely with company leadership.
Responsibilities
- Develop new business and identify opportunities to grow the existing accounts.
- Build and maintain relationships with existing and prospective customers.
- Follow up on quotations, samples, and all sales opportunities.
- Assist customers with product information, pricing, processing order, tracking shipments and order inquiries.
- Conduct customer meetings both online and in-person, participate in industry events and trade shows.
- Maintain accurate records of customer interactions and sales activities.
- Work closely with internal teams to support customer needs and ensure timely communication.
Qualifications
Required
- 1-3 years of prior sales experience in sales or related roles
- Exceptional negotiation, communication and interpersonal abilities in B2B environments.
- Professional phone, email, and in-person communication abilities.
- Self-motivated with solid organization skills to manage multiple tasks.
- Willingness and ability to travel as needed.
- Exceptional networking skills and customer service, capable of building relationships with key retailers and external partners.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office including Excel and PowerPoint.
- Must have Valid Driver’s License and a reliable vehicle for customer visits.
Preferred
- Automotive aftermarket or industrial products experience.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary
- Performance-based sales commissions & uncapped commissions
- Travel expense reimbursement
- Professional development and training
- Opportunity to grow with a growing international manufacturer
This position is based in North Charleston, SC and is not a remote role. Traveling for customer visits, trade shows, and industry events, the employee is regular day to day of this position while the candidate resides in the Charleston area and work from the North Charleston office when not traveling.
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.