Automotive Refinish PBE Outside Sales Representative

Join the LKQ Family! We're looking for motivated individuals to join our team at LKQ Corporation. With opportunities for growth, competitive benefits, and a supportive work environment, LKQ is the place to be. Apply now and take the first step toward a rewarding career!$70-90K Base + Bonus Responsible for the sale and post-sales support of all PB&E product lines with a high quality customer service within a designated market.

The main objective of this position is to grow our PB&E sales through the acquisition of new accounts, retention of existing accounts and support of all sales functions. Develop and maintain a strong pipeline and utilize company CRM for documentation

Essential

Job Duties Ensure that proper use of Health, Safety and Equipment practices are adhered to.

Provide basic product support and training to all assigned accounts to promote customer retention.

Identify potential prospects by targeted customer segment.

Prospect, sell and close new customer at a level necessary to meet annual sales budgets and gross margin targets.

Make sales presentations to prospective and existing customers.

Promote and develop customer B2B online ordering acceptance.

Manage all information needed to prepare proposals and or agreements related to PB&E product sales.

Maintain accurate customer call and support activity records for all assigned accounts and  familiar with LKQ  Keystone product literature and be able to convey product information and availability to customers

Develop and maintain relationship with key LKQ vendors.

Assume other duties as assigned. Supervisory Responsibilities Not responsible for supervising employees.

Minimum Requirements Education & Experience Bachelor's Degree in Sales, Business Administration, or business related field.
5+ years Outside sales and sales negotiations experience with a winning track record of developing new business.

Experience using CRMPreferred Requirements Bachelor's degree.
3+ years of sales experience in the automotive segment.

Knowledge in Auto Body Refinishing a plus.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Knowledge of CRM tools, KPI's, and SMART goal setting.

Frequent use of Outlook, Word, Excel, graphics, etc. Ability to create, maintain and incorporate functions into Word documents, Excel spreadsheets, databases, and Powerpoint presentations to support business objectives.

Regularly uses moderately complex oral and written skills. May train others in functional areas, interact with others and make presentations to department or middle management.

Problem solver, problems are routine, somewhat repetitive and generally solved by following clear directions and procedures..Results are defined; sets personal own goals and determines how to achieve results with few or no guidelines to follow; supervisor/manager provides broad guidance and overall direction.

Handle multiple tasks or projects simultaneously with moderate complexity.

Essential Physical Demands/Work Environment While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to drive a vehicle most of the time.

Must be able to sit and drive for extended periods of time (up to 12 hours at a time); use hands to operate machinery.

May need to stand, walk, push, pull, squat, bend, reach, climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, or crouch for extended periods of time.

Frequent exposure to contaminants such as fuel or exhaust. May occasionally wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as needed.

May need to work in cramped spaces that could require getting into awkward positions.

May be exposed to extreme temperatures, extreme lighting, and high noise levels.

Daily travel will be required by drivers making deliveries and extensive overnight travel may be required

Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Benefits:

Company vehicle

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Paid Time Off Paid Parental Leave Fertility Coverage
401k with Generous Company Match Company Paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Short-Term Disability Employee Assistance Program Tuition Reimbursement Employee DiscountsPNC Daily Pay Option Join us for an exciting career journey with positive, driven individuals.