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1816-Route Salesperson
full-timeBellingham

Summary

Location

Bellingham

Type

full-time

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About this role

Join the LKQ Family! We're looking for motivated individuals to join our team at LKQ Corporation. With opportunities for growth, competitive benefits, and a supportive work environment, LKQ is the place to be. Apply now and take the first step toward a rewarding career!

$ 46,800 with sales commission after 90 days

The primary responsibility of this position is selling the Company’s products and providing a high-quality service to customers. Makes sales by (i) soliciting new prospects for customers and (ii) persuading regular customers to increase the amount of their purchases or to purchase new Company products. In conjunction with the route salesperson’s outside sales and solicitations, he/she will be expected to deliver/install products to/for customers along his/her route and/or within his/her territory.

Essential Job Duties

  • Solicit new and existing customers daily and promote and sell the Company’s products to customers.
  • Develop relationships with and provide service to existing customers that ensure customer retention and customer loyalty.
  • Identify potential new customers and solicit business from the same.
  • Be familiar with the Company’s product literature and be able to convey product information and availability to customers to ensure the growth of both revenue and the number of customers along the route and/or within the territory.
  • Attend regular sales training meetings to review sales performance and discuss sales goals and ways to improve sales performance.
  • Provide exemplary customer service.
  • Operate Company vehicle in a safe, courteous and responsible manner with a valid driver’s license.
  • Deliver/Install products to/for Customers along the route and/or within the territory – Verify parts delivered/installed to/for customers and obtain the signature of the customer confirming accuracy compared to the work order.
  • Protect company assets by diligently performing all duties in a safe manner, including safely handling products delivered and payments collected.
  • Operate in compliance with applicable rules and regulations set forth by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.
  • Comply with established company policies and procedures.
  • Manage daily route independently to ensure accurate and timely delivery of product.
  • Take responsibility for your safety and watch out for the safety of others. Use safe precautions, proper tools, and equipment, and adhere to all safe work practices and policies.
  • Assumes other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

  • Not responsible for supervising employees.

    Minimum Requirements

    Education & Experience

    • High School Diploma/GED
    • Previous sales-related experience.
    • Six+ months driving/delivery experience.
    • Must qualify for Corporate insurance programs, including vehicle insurance.
    • Valid Drivers License.

    Preferred Requirements  

    • 2+ years of sales experience.
    • Some business-related college coursework.

    Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

    • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
    • Basic computer skills.
    • Regularly uses moderately complex oral and written skills. May train others in functional areas, interact with others and make presentations to department or middle management.
    • Problems encountered are routine, somewhat repetitive and generally solved by following clear directions and procedures.
    • Decisions generally affect one's own job or assigned functional area.
    • Results are defined; sets personal own goals and determines how to achieve results with few or no guidelines to follow; supervisor/manager provides broad guidance and overall direction.
    • Handle multiple tasks or projects simultaneously with moderate complexity.

    Essential Physical Demands/Work Environment  

    • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to drive a vehicle most of the time.
    • Must be able to sit and drive for extended periods (up to 12 hours at a time); use hands to operate machinery.
    • May need to stand, walk, push, pull, squat, bend, reach, climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, or crouch for extended periods.
    • Frequent exposure to contaminants such as fuel or exhaust. May occasionally wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as needed.
    • May need to work in cramped spaces that could require getting into awkward positions.
    • May be exposed to extreme temperatures, extreme lighting, and high noise levels.
    • Daily travel will be required by drivers making deliveries.
    • Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds.

    Benefits:

    Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
    Paid Time Off
    Paid Parental Leave
    Fertility Coverage
    401k with Generous Company Match
    Company Paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
    Short-Term Disability
    Employee Assistance Program
    Tuition Reimbursement
    Employee Discounts
    PNC Daily Pay Option

    Join us for an exciting career journey with positive, driven individuals.

    Other facts

    Tech stack
    Sales,Customer Service,Relationship Building,Product Knowledge,Delivery,Safety Compliance,Time Management,Communication,Problem Solving,Driving,Team Collaboration,Training,Route Management,Negotiation,Attention to Detail,Basic Computer Skills

    About LKQ Corporation

    LKQ Corporation (Nasdaq: LKQ), a Fortune 500 company, is North America’s largest provider of alternative collision auto parts, and a leading provider of recycled and remanufactured mechanical parts including engines and transmissions, all in connection with the repair of automobiles and other vehicles. LKQ is also a leading distributor and marketer of specialty aftermarket equipment and accessories in North America. LKQ is the largest distributor of mechanical and collision alternative parts in the United Kingdom, and the largest distributor of mechanical parts in the Netherlands. LKQ also has operations in Taiwan, Belgium and France. LKQ operates more than 570 facilities, offering its customers a broad range of replacement systems, components, equipment, and parts to repair and accessorize automobiles, trucks, recreational and performance vehicles. In 2013, LKQ surpassed $5 billion in revenue.

    Since its formation in 1998, LKQ has grown through internal development and over 170 acquisitions. Today, LKQ is the only supplier of alternative parts for the automotive collision and mechanical repair industry with a network and presence serving most major markets in the U.S. and Canada. LKQ is also a leading supplier of automotive aftermarket products in the U.K. and the Netherlands.

    Team size: 10,001+ employees
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    Industry: Automotive
    Founding Year: 1998

    What you'll do

    • The Route Salesperson is responsible for selling the company’s products and providing high-quality service to customers. This includes soliciting new customers, promoting products, and delivering/installing products along their route.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What does a 1816-Route Salesperson do at LKQ Corporation?

    As a 1816-Route Salesperson at LKQ Corporation, you will: the Route Salesperson is responsible for selling the company’s products and providing high-quality service to customers. This includes soliciting new customers, promoting products, and delivering/installing products along their route..

    Why join LKQ Corporation as a 1816-Route Salesperson?

    LKQ Corporation is a leading Automotive company.

    Is the 1816-Route Salesperson position at LKQ Corporation remote?

    The 1816-Route Salesperson position at LKQ Corporation is based in Bellingham, Washington, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

    How do I apply for the 1816-Route Salesperson position at LKQ Corporation?

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