What are the responsibilities and job description for the Outside Parts Sales (Sioux Falls, SD) position at BILLION MOTORS INC?
Billion Automotive is a family-owned business since 1935. We have built our name and reputation on customer satisfaction. We are a growing multi-state organization with more than 25 locations in Iowa, Minnesota & South Dakota!
The Parts Outside Salesperson solicits parts business from assigned accounts through personal and phone contacts.
Essential Duties
- Visits assigned customers.
- Prospects for new customers, in person and using technology and leads.
- Communicates parts orders to counter people. Advises whether status is stock or emergency.
- Checks with customers to ensure that delivery date of non-stock items is acceptable before ordering.
- Reviews any special orders with the parts manager and obtains his/her approval.
- Obtains parts manager's approval for any special pricing.
- Advises counterperson on delivery instructions.
- Follows up on parts orders to ensure that customers have been served properly.
- Coordinates service sales with service salespeople.
- Turns in completed call reports, time sheets and expense reports.
- Updates customer records to reflect changes to customers' names, addresses etc.
- Adds new customers to appropriate mailing lists.
- Attend training seminars as needed.
- Attend trade shows and industry meetings as assigned.
- Acts as a public relations liaison for the dealership.
- Maintains professional appearance.
- Other tasks as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Must have a valid Drivers license and acceptable driving record.
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience in dealership parts department
- Knowledge of dealership parts inventory system or ability to learn and use
- Computer skills including word, excel and email
- Ability to use smart phone technology/apps.
- Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
- Ability to write simple correspondence.
- Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients and other employees of the organization.
- Ability to read and interpret documents.
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
WHY BILLION?
Take advantage of Billion's competitive and comprehensive benefit package! We offer health, dental, vision, disability, life, accident & cancer insurance for all full-time employees.
Additional Benefits Include:
- 401K (with company match)
- HSA & FSA
- PTO
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Holidays
- Employee pricing on vehicle purchases and service
-Opportunities for advancement - we believe in promoting from within!