What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sales Rep/Account Rep I (Outside) position at Speed Wrench Inc?
Auto Body & Collision Industry | West Michigan
Ready to take ownership of your future?
Speed Wrench is growing and looking for a motivated Territory Sales Manager to develop new business and strengthen relationships with collision repair facilities across West Michigan. If you have experience in the auto body, collision repair, refinishing, paint, or related automotive industry and enjoy helping customers solve problems, this could be the opportunity you've been looking for.
Unlike many sales positions, this role offers more than competitive compensation. As an employee-owner through our ESOP, you'll benefit directly from the company's long-term success while working with a respected team committed to exceptional customer service and industry expertise.
You'll have the opportunity to grow a territory, build lasting customer relationships, and make a meaningful impact in an organization where your contributions truly matter.
Responsibilities
- Manage and grow an assigned sales territory within the auto body and collision repair market.
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities to increase market share and revenue growth.
- Conduct regular customer visits to understand business needs and provide value-added solutions.
- Promote Speed Wrench's products, services, and repair solutions while identifying opportunities for cross-selling and account expansion.
- Serve as a trusted advisor by providing industry knowledge, technical support, and responsive customer service.
- Develop territory sales plans and execute strategies to achieve growth objectives.
- Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and emerging customer needs within the collision repair industry.
- Maintain accurate customer, pipeline, and sales activity records.
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure customer expectations are met and exceeded.
Ideal Backgrounds
We encourage applications from individuals currently working as:
- Auto Body Technician
- Collision Repair Technician
- Collision Estimator
- Body Shop Manager
- Paint & Refinish Representative
- Auto Body Supply Sales Representative
- Equipment or Tool Sales Representative
- Territory Sales Representative
- Account Manager serving the collision repair industry
Qualifications
- Experience in collision repair, auto body, refinishing, paint, equipment sales, or related automotive industries preferred.
- Collision repair professionals seeking to transition into sales are encouraged to apply.
- Previous territory sales, account management, business development, or outside sales experience preferred.
- Proven ability to build relationships, develop new business, and grow customer accounts.
- Strong communication, presentation, and problem-solving skills.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and effectively manage a sales territory. Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Valid driver's license and ability to travel throughout West Michigan.
- Knowledge of collision repair processes, products, equipment, or shop operations is highly desirable.
Why Join Speed Wrench?
- Employee Ownership (ESOP) with the opportunity to build long-term retirement wealth
- Competitive base salary plus performance-based incentives
- Established and respected company serving customers throughout West Michigan
- Opportunity to grow and develop your own territory
- Strong operational and technical support team
- Family-first culture that values work-life balance
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Career growth opportunities within an employee-owned organization
If you're looking for a rewarding career with a company that values its employees, customers, and communities, we'd love to hear from you. Join the Speed Wrench team and help drive our continued growth and success.