Outside Sales (Chico, Paradise, Oroville Region) Hourly Wage + Bonus

The Outside Sales Representative (OSR) responsibility is to represent the RIEBES AUTO PARTS in the customer's place of business, address their parts needs, respond to information inquiries, process parts orders, identify sales opportunities and sell additional parts and accessories. Additional responsibilities are to assist with light delivery and sales promotional activities in the customer place of business.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The primary duties and responsibilities of the OSR are to professionally represent the RIEBES AUTO PARTS, identify additional sales opportunities and make additional sales by:

Becoming a welcomed visitor to the customer's place of business by providing a value-added experience with regular customer visits

Getting to know the customer, the customer's business and the needs of that business

Responding to customer parts or information requests quickly

Identifying customer needs and opportunities that will produce additional sales

Thorough preparation for, and presentation of, sales proposals

The presentation of new items or services during each visit

Contentious customer service including problem identification and concern resolution The secondary duties and responsibilities are to be performed as necessary and include:

Accurate and timely maintenance of activity and sales reports

The installation and maintenance of at customer inventory or other sales programs

Periodic delivery of light parts when logistically advantageous or to address customer need

Ensuring that company vehicles present a professional appearance and are properly maintained Additional secondary duties are to be performed as allowed by available time and include:

Assistance with the creation of additional sales programs and customer management tools

General organizational and administrative duties as directed by Sales Manager

Additional duties as directed by Sales Manager

GENERAL WORK QUALITIES REQUIRED

The OSR position is a vital member of the RIEBES AUTO PARTS Team, one who has a major impact on parts sales and customer satisfaction. Accordingly, specific personal qualities and abilities are required for successful performance in this position, including:

Excellent communication skills, including an awareness of others and an effective listening ability

The ability to create and deliver sales presentations in an efficient and professional manner

An appreciation of the sales process, including the ability to answer objections and ask for the sale

The ability address customer concerns diplomatically, react professionally and identify solutions

The ability to learn and consistently follow sales, presentation and administrative procedures

The qualities required to work largely unsupervised via effective time and schedule management

Honesty and integrity

RequirementsThe OSR position requires a number of basic skills and conditions, including:

A valid driver's license and the ability to pass a background and drug check

Basic PC (Personal Computer) access skills and basic understanding of PC systems

The knowledge and ability to apply basic mathematics

The ability to communicate via written messages, including neat, legible handwriting

An ability to manage detail, as in the creation of schedules and maintenance of appointments

Organizational abilities to create and execute structured customer contacts Elements that are preferred, but not required for the Account Executive position are:

A High School degree or equivalent

Mechanical aptitude or experience in automotive or truck mechanics

Previous sales experience, particularly in an auto/truck dealership or auto/truck aftermarket environment

Formal education or training courses in selling process and techniques

An ability to recognize opportunities for process and operational improvement

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The OSR position is fast paced and can be at times physical, demanding a number of physical attributes, including:

A comfort level with constant travel by automobile or light truck in all weather conditions

An energy level that will support constant daily travel and the visiting of multiple locations

The ability to occasionally lift at least 50 pounds, unaided

The ability to periodically work beyond the scheduled 8-hour shift, as directed by Sales Manager

WORKING CONDITION

Employee safety is a prime concern in the RIEBES AUTO PARTS and every effort is made to insure a safe working environment. However, during visits to customer businesses the OSR will likely encounter:

Occasional high noise levels

Airborne elements such as dust, paint fumes and exhaust fumes

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