What are the responsibilities and job description for the Auto Care Sales Representative position at New Way Ford?
Fast Lane Auto Care hiring a Route Sales Representative to take ownership of an established customer base and expand it. The role puts you in front of auto parts stores, tire shops, body shops, fleet accounts, and other professional customers who rely on quality automotive appearance products and industrial supplies. Sales experience is helpful but not required; the right person will be trained and set up to succeed from day one.
What We Offer
- 100% company-paid health and dental insurance
- Company-paid life insurance policy
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- 15 days PTO annually, beginning on your first day
- Company vehicle
- Existing customer base to build from, with room to grow your earnings
- Family owned and operated company environment
- Competitive compensation with no cap on earning potential
What You'll Do
- Take ownership of an established territory and grow it through active prospecting and account development
- Call on auto parts stores, dealerships, tire shops, body shops, fleet accounts, and other professional customers
- Explain product features, applications, and benefits to prospects and current accounts
- Deliver products safely and on schedule using a company-provided vehicle
- Meet weekly sales targets set by management and track progress against goals
- Review performance at the close of each day, week, and month to identify improvement opportunities
- Promote positive working relationships with customers, vendors, and distributors
- Comply with all transportation laws and maintain a safe, clean driving record
What We're Looking For
- Driven and organized, with the ability to manage a route and hit weekly targets independently
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Prior sales experience is a plus but not required; we train the right person
- Customer-focused with strong negotiation and service instincts
- Comfortable traveling up to 80% of the time within the territory
- Valid driver's license and clean driving record required
- Must pass a background check and drug test
- High school diploma or equivalent required
New Way Ford Coon Rapids is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination or harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.