What are the responsibilities and job description for the Battery Sales Representative position at Purple Hires Inc.?
Job Title: Aftermarket Automotive Battery Sales Representative
Location: Ann Arbor, MI, 48108 (Friday Remote)
Employment Type: Full Time
Summary
- Join a fast-growing energy company expanding aggressively in the US automotive aftermarket space.
- This is a territory ownership role where you build real relationships, win new business, and grow revenue through distributor networks like NAPA and FMP.
- Ideal for a self-driven sales professional who wants autonomy, growth, and the ability to make a direct impact in a high demand product category.
What You’ll Do
- Own and grow a Michigan territory focused on aftermarket battery sales
- Build relationships with distributors, resellers, and automotive partners
- Develop new accounts and expand existing customer business
- Sell lead acid, AGM, and lithium battery products
- Work directly with channel partners such as NAPA, FMP, and similar networks
- Manage pipeline, forecasts, and activity through CRM tools
- Travel locally for client meetings, site visits, and trade events
- Track market trends and identify new business opportunities
What You’ll Need
- 2 plus years of B2B sales experience in automotive aftermarket or related industries
- Experience selling through distributor or reseller channels
- Exposure to battery products or similar technical products preferred
- Ability to explain past sales channels and customer types clearly
- Proven ability to manage a territory and close new business
- Comfort working hybrid with local travel requirements