Outside Parts Sales

For over 50 years, Midwest Transit Equipment has been known for our honesty and integrity in our dealings with both our manufacturers and customers. We take pride in our reputation for offering quality vehicles, exceptional service & parts, and affordable prices. We strive to emphasize excellence through our attention to detail and our quality service. We are the largest dealer of new school buses in the country, maintaining thousands of vehicles at eight locations in five states with over 300 employees committed to providing safe, comfortable, and reliable transportation for our customers around the world.

Responsibilities

• Respond to customer parts or information requests quickly
• Identify customer needs and opportunities that will produce additional sales
• Prepare and present sales proposals
• Present new items or services during each visit
• Communicate with customers regarding parts
• Record parts information carefully and identify parts using the most efficient method
• Determine parts availability, parts price information, and documentation
• Provide parts to customers from stock, procure locally, or create a parts order as directed
• Maintain accurate and timely activity and sales reports
• Monitor the status of customer parts orders
• Periodically deliver light parts when logistically advantageous or to address customer needs
• Provide conscientious customer service, including problem identification and concern resolution

Requirements

• 2-3+ years of automotive or truck parts sales experience
• High School Diploma/GED preferred
• Effective team member with excellent communication skills
• Customer appreciation and ability to build professional relationships
• Commitment to customer satisfaction by addressing potential issues proactively
• Basic computer skills and literacy required
• Mechanical aptitude or experience in automotive or truck mechanics
• Parts department experience, particularly in a truck/auto dealership or truck aftermarket
• Knowledge and ability to apply basic mathematics
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen
• Computer proficiency (Email, Microsoft Word & Excel, CRM)

Benefits

• Competitive salary and commission package
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company-paid Short & Long Term Disability and Life Insurance
• 401(k) with a dollar-for-dollar company match up to 4%
• Holiday Pay
• Paid Time Off
• Career Growth opportunities