Automotive Refinish Outside Sales Specialist

Starting Pay $69,000K Responsible for the sale and post-sales support of all PB&&E product line 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 promotions. 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 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 prospect. Be 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. Support the collection efforts of past due balances as required. Minimum Requirements Education && Experience High School Diploma/GED. 3+ years experience with sales and sales negotiations. Preferred Requirements Bachelor's degree or some college coursework. 3+ years of sales experience, preferably in the automotive segment. Knowledge in Auto industry a plus. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rates, ratios, and percentages and to draw and interpret graphs. 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. sets personal own goals and determines how to achieve results with few or no guidelines to follow; Handle multiple tasks or projects simultaneously with moderate complexity. May occasionally wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as needed. 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: 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 Discounts PNC Daily Pay Option Join us for an exciting career journey with positive, driven individuals. Leading With Innovation As a Fortune 500 leader (#318), LKQ is at the industry’s forefront, operating across 25 countries with over 1,600 locations. Here, you are a part of a community that drives our success and your career forward. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us.