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Outside Sales Representative

Crawford Thomas Recruiting
Lakewood, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 5/29/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/27/2026
Join a fast-growing automotive parts distribution and technology company that is transforming the vehicle repair industry across the U.S., Puerto Rico, and Canada. With a strong reputation built over 50 years, this organization combines industry-leading distribution capabilities with innovative software solutions that help keep the transportation industry moving. They are known for investing in their employees, promoting internal growth, and offering a collaborative, high-energy culture focused on customer success.

Outside Sales Representative

Location

Lakewood NJ

Compensation

$85,000 to $105,000 base salary

Uncapped commission

First year OTE $120,000 to $130,000

Mileage reimbursement

401K with company match

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

  • Walk into an established territory with existing key accounts
  • Strong earning potential with uncapped commission
  • High-visibility role with autonomy and growth opportunity
  • Industry leader with a strong reputation and long-term stability
  • Mix of relationship management, business development, and strategic sales growth

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Manage and grow an existing book of installer and automotive customer accounts
  • Build strong long-term relationships with customers throughout the territory
  • Drive year-over-year sales growth within assigned accounts
  • Travel daily throughout the South San Francisco territory, meeting with customers
  • Present promotions, sales initiatives, and new product offerings
  • Identify growth opportunities through CRM reporting and sales analysis
  • Prospect and develop new business opportunities
  • Resolve customer concerns quickly and effectively
  • Partner closely with branch managers and inside sales teams to ensure exceptional customer service
  • Assist customers with product training and online ordering adoption
  • Create and execute monthly, quarterly, and annual sales plans

What They’re Looking For

  • 5 years of outside sales experience
  • Experience within automotive distribution, wholesale distribution, parts distribution, or logistics required
  • Automotive aftermarket experience strongly preferred
  • Strong relationship-building and customer-facing experience
  • Proven success growing accounts and hitting aggressive sales goals
  • CRM experience required
  • Strong communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
  • Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced sales environment
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent industry experience

Ideal Backgrounds

  • Automotive aftermarket sales
  • Auto parts distribution
  • Wholesale distribution
  • Logistics sales
  • Dealership relationship management

This is an excellent opportunity for a driven outside sales professional looking to join a stable but rapidly growing organization with strong leadership, existing business to inherit, and significant earning potential.

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Salary : $85,000 - $105,000

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