BestDrive Commercial Sales Associate (EG)
BestDrive, a wholly owned subsidiary of Continental, is quickly becoming the top choice among commercial trucking fleets for high-quality products and exceptional service. BestDrive Commercial Tire Centers specializes in providing fleet customers with innovative tire solutions including award-winning Continental and General Tire brand products, innovative commercial solution products such as ContiPressureCheck, and a wide array of multi-brand truck tires to address all market segments. Since our founding in 2012, we presently have 25 locations throughout the United States and continue to rapidly expand our footprint.
About the Role
The Commercial Sales Associate is the main contact for sales and service in a thriving Commercial Tire Dealership. This role is responsible for sales to area fleets as well as promoting new tires, retreads, and tire services. Daily solicitation of existing store accounts and prospective new accounts is essential to building a profitable book of business.
Responsibilities
- Solicit commercial truck tire accounts in designated areas
- Sell industrial tires, new truck tires, retreads, and services
- Maintain current accounts with regular sales calls and follow-ups
- Learn and work through the existing business operating system for billing
- Maintain an acceptable profit margin
- Actively seek new accounts and represent the company to potential customers
- Develop and maintain thorough knowledge of products and services to provide accurate information to customers
- Meet established sales and gross profit goals
- Evaluate customer needs and make recommendations
- Prepare weekly sales plans and complete all call reports following established company procedures
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Valid Driver’s license in good standing
- Ability to obtain a DOT medical card
- Previous sales experience
- Ability to work in a results-oriented, fast-paced environment as part of a team
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Must be able to pass a background check (employment history, SSN verification, criminal history, etc.)
- Must be able to pass a physical exam and drug test
- Legal authorization to work in the U.S. (no visa sponsorship provided for this role)
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous commercial tire sales experience
- 5+ years of experience in the tire industry
- Retread tire knowledge
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
- Work hours are generally 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday – Friday; occasional Saturdays and evenings with little to no advance notice
- Operates in all types of indoor and outdoor work environments; exposure to heat and cold is expected
- Regularly required to stand, bend, climb, lift, and walk
- Handle hazardous materials and wear protective equipment (safety shoes, gloves, protective eyewear, etc.)
- Comply with OSHA regulations and safety requirements
- Routinely lift 50–75 lbs; occasionally lift up to 100 lbs individually
- Travel: 75% within the regional area; minimal overnight travel
Benefits
- Immediate health benefits
- Paid time off
- Employee discounts, including tires
- Monthly commission opportunities
- Annual bonus possibilities
- Employer 401(k) match
- Additional benefits as part of a global industry leader