Sales Representative, Retail
4 State Trucks · Joplin, MO · Yesterday
SalesFull-time
About the role
This position is responsible for working directly with customers in person and on the phone, answering their questions, and assisting them with finding the right heavy-duty truck part to meet their needs.
Responsibilities
- Greets all walk-in and phone customers, providing excellent customer service.
- Gathers customer and/or product information to determine customer needs.
- Recommends, advises, and assists customers with products based on their needs.
- Processes sales and other transactions as needed.
- Demonstrates products to customers, explaining technical product/service information.
- Keeps up with all new product developments and changes to relay to customers.
- Answers customer questions as they arise.
- Monitors and cleans work areas as required.
- Arranges services and/or delivery of goods, notifying warehouse/delivery/shop personnel as needed.
- Provides 2nd-mile customer service standards in every customer interaction.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High School diploma or GED equivalent needed.
- Further education/experience in the Sales field preferred.
- Previous sales experience a plus but will train the right person.
- Strong listening and verbal communication skills.
- Must maintain a positive attitude, with a focus on customer service excellence in a fast-paced work environment.
- Ability to multi-task, manage time effectively, and prioritize tasks.
- Willingness to learn products sold, customer service, policies, procedures, and about the trucking industry as a whole to meet customer needs.
- Detail-oriented, focused, driven, and a self-starter.
- Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel and Outlook.
- Keyboarding skills a must.
- Must pass pre-employment drug test, including marijuana screening.
Schedule
Full time: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM; Saturday 9:00 AM–3:00 PM (alternating).
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401k plan with 4% employer matching upon meeting eligibility requirements.
- Employer-paid life insurance.
- Voluntary benefits: supplemental life, cancer, accident, etc.
- Paid time off (PTO) and 6 paid holidays.
Working Conditions
- Periods of standing, walking, reaching, stooping/kneeling, and bending.
- Stair climbing and walking on uneven surfaces.
- Exposure to heat/cold conditions when assisting customers with order delivery.
- Moderate use of hands and arms.
- May be required to lift up to 50 lbs.