What are the responsibilities and job description for the Outside Sales Representative position at NORTHWEST TIRE INC?
Why Join Northwest Tire?
For 50 years, Northwest Tire has built its reputation on hard work, exceptional customer service, and investing in the people who make our success possible. As one of the region’s leading tire and automotive service companies, we offer more than just a job, we offer a career with opportunities to learn, advance, and grow. Many of our leaders started in entry-level positions and built successful careers through hard work, dedication, and ongoing development. Northwest Tire is a place where people help each other succeed. We take pride in our supportive, community-minded culture and our commitment to recognizing talent and promoting within.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain relationships with new and existing customers.
- Generate sales through prospecting, cold calling, networking, and referrals.
- Visit customer locations to assess tire and service needs.
- Recommend appropriate tire products and fleet solutions.
- Prepare quotes, negotiate pricing, and close sales.
- Meet or exceed monthly and annual sales goals.
- Monitor customer inventory needs and coordinate product deliveries.
- Resolve customer concerns promptly and professionally.
- Stay informed about tire products, industry trends, and competitor offerings.
- Collaborate with inside sales, service technicians, and warehouse staff to ensure excellent customer service.
- Maintain accurate customer records, sales activities, and forecasts.
- Attend sales meetings, training sessions, and industry events as needed.
- Previous outside sales experience is preferred, particularly in the tire, automotive, trucking, agriculture, or industrial products industries. A degree in business is also preferred; however, training will be provided for the right candidate
- Customer service experience.
- Ability to lift, carry, or move up to 75 lbs.
- Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently
- Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
- Frequent driving and travel throughout the assigned sales territory
- Knowledge of commercial truck tires, farm tires, OTR, or passenger tire products
- Experience managing business accounts and fleet customers
- Basic computer skills
- Strong organizational and time management abilities
- Ability to assess and address customer tire and service needs efficiently
Compensation Package:
- Health Insurance
- 401(k) matching
- PTO
- Employee Discount
- Tool Bonus Reimbursement
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability & Critical Illness Insurance
- Paid holidays
- Opportunities for advancement
Positions are Monday – Friday 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. with rotating Saturdays. No Sundays.
About Us:
With locations across North Dakota, Minnesota, and South Dakota, Northwest Tire provides the stability of a well-established company while maintaining the family-oriented culture and values that Northwest Tire was founded on in 1977. With opportunities in retail, commercial, wholesale, and retread tire operations, Northwest Tire has opportunities for all levels of experience and backgrounds. Whether you’re beginning your career or bringing years of experience. At Northwest Tire you will work alongside knowledgeable professionals who are committed to helping each other succeed.