Outside Parts Salesperson

About the role

The Outside Parts Salesperson develops and achieves maximum profitable sales volume of parts and labor services from assigned accounts in a designated territory. Responsibilities include analyzing customer operations to ascertain future parts, service, and truck requirements, and developing sales strategies to meet realistic projections for assigned accounts.

This is a safety-sensitive position. Any person performing the position while under the influence of marijuana or any other illegal drug may constitute a threat to health or safety. The role involves operating, repairing, maintaining, or monitoring heavy equipment, machinery, or motor vehicles, or handling hazardous materials and/or waste.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations of assigned customers and advise or assist them in areas such as inventory selection and control, available services, new products, and promotions.
• Plan territory coverage and regularly call upon key accounts (current and prospective) to take orders, introduce new products, and provide literature.
• Complete weekly customer call sheets summarizing calls made.
• Control personal expenses within the approved budget and submit weekly expense reports.
• Promote all MHC product and service offerings, including RoadForce, Service, Body Shop, Truck Sales, Leasing, Carrier, and Finance.
• Investigate and refer customer complaints to the appropriate Department Manager and/or Branch Manager.
• Assist counter personnel with orders, deliveries, returns, inventory, and other tasks as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

• One-year automotive parts-related experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience dealing with the public in a sales or service capacity.
• Computer skills preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Medical, dental, and prescription insurance.
• Disability and life insurance.
• Paid Time Off program.
• 401k and Profit Sharing with Employer Match.
• Flexible Spending Account.
• Internal promotion opportunities.
• On-the-job training.

About Us

MHC is an expansion of the original company, Ozark Kenworth, Inc., which started in Springfield, Missouri, in January 1975. From a small operation with only three employees, MHC has grown into a multi-state network of full-service diesel truck dealerships, leasing and rental operations, transport refrigeration locations, and a finance company offering a complete array of finance and insurance services. We foster an environment that helps employees realize their full potential, both personally and professionally.