Mechanical Business Development Representative - Hybrid in Austin, TX

Mechanical Business Development Representative - Hybrid in Austin, TX

Austin, TX, USA

Posted Monday, February 16, 2026 at 5:00 AM

OEC provides software solutions to those who work in the automotive parts and repair industry. Our solutions make it easier for automotive industry professionals to buy and sell parts, conduct repair research & planning, optimize estimates, improve the parts supply chain, and more. OEC partners with many of the world’s largest manufacturers, dealers and suppliers, shops and repairers, and service providers, giving our customers access to a comprehensive network and a streamlined workflow.

Entry level sales role that conducts warm calls from inbound leads to qualify new accounts for the Parts Tech aftermarket parts ordering platform. Also prospects through CRM to re-engage previous customers.

Please note, to be considered for this position, candidates must be local to the Austin, TX or Bee Cave, TX area as this is a 4 day per week, 40-hour work week hybrid role working 3 days in office and 1 day from home. (You read that right - this role provides 3 day weekends!)

• Engages inbound accounts to qualify and convert to daily users via outbound phone calls.
• Maintains active engagement with leads and existing repair shop users via phone calls, texts, and email using the phone system and Salesforce CRM (Customer Relationship Management) system.
• Builds and maintains expert knowledge of the Parts Tech software system in order to conduct product demos via phone and screen sharing.
• Provides consistent follow-up with existing customers to regain interest in using Parts Tech, while passing qualified accounts to the Onboarding Account Executive team via internal processes.
• Works on cold/warm calling, clean speech, overcoming objections, and customer qualification techniques to maintain and improve sales knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Creates, builds and updates pipelines and activity reports in Salesforce CRM.
• Enters, organizes and updates vital information on users in our phone system, Salesforce CRM or other tools.

Requires a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent.

At least 1 year of experience in inside sales with a track record of success reaching customers via phone and email.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Can effectively organize and manage day-to-day work and priorities, and use time, energy and resources to meet goals, deadlines, and deliverables.
• Ability to learn about products and services and describe/explain them in a way that resonates with a potential customer.
• Able to effectively employ structured selling methods.
• Able to communicate in a respectful, positive and constructive manner, even during times of challenge and frustration.
• Can work independently and in a self-motivated manner.
• Flexible and adaptable approach to work and can easily adjust to shifts in priorities as the needs of the business change.

Work schedule is 4 ten-hour days per week working one day remote from home and hybrid 3 days in office. Some weeks may require working a full 5 days at 8 hours per day (depending on business needs).

What makes working at OEC awesome? It varies from employee to employee. For some, it's the flexibility - whether it's remote work or a hybrid or in-person role, OEC takes our teams across multiple time zones and international communities. For others, it's the strong sense of camaraderie and community that celebrates both individuals and team-driven contributions. Or it could be the empowerment and how the team is encouraged to take risks, learn, and grow within a dynamic and supportive environment.

But no matter what gets us out of bed in the morning, our whole global community is inspired to be forward thinking and drive innovative solutions for the automotive parts and repair industry.

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