Job Description:

Overview: Parts Authority, founded in 1972, is a leading national distributor of automotive replacement parts, toolsequipment and transmissions. Headquartered in Long Island, New York, Parts Authority is rapidly expanding, and today has more than 200 locations servicing customers in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Washington DC, Virginia, Ohio, Georgia, Florida, Texas, Arizona, California, Oregon and Washington. Parts Authority has grown through both organic initiatives and acquisitions. Over the past several years Parts Authority has acquired over a dozen companies as part of its expansion strategy. Parts Authority's catalog of over 3 million parts covering more than 125 million applications, ensures our customer partners receive the parts they want, when they want them. Each and every team member plays a vital role in our success. We are rapidly expanding and looking for a professional, self-motivated individual to fill the role of Outside Sales Specialist. ****This position requires Auto BodyCollision Parts Sales Experience****Responsibilities: Reporting directly to the Sales Manager, the Outside Salesperson will be part of a team of driven team members responsible for the acquisition, retention, and growth of our customers.Make sales calls on installers, fleets, municipalities and car dealerships to sell auto parts, collision parts, lifts, tools, shop equipment and programsBuild and maintain productive, long lasting relationships with existing customers, as well as actively pursue new customers"Get the Sale!" -Develop and implement strategies to achieve sales goals; source new sales opportunities and close sales to achieve goals Foster and qualify new sales opportunities with new and existing customersRide with factory reps in order to gain product knowledge as well as use their relationships to help build yoursProvide weekly status reports to management team describing current business conditions, including opportunities and suggestions for improvement. Post daily CMS comments for each sales call with a brief summary of visit or touch.Play a key role in increasing income and revenue by managing and negotiating with clients, generating leads, qualifying prospects and managing sales of productsResearch sales competitionOther duties as assignedQualifications: ****This position requires Auto BodyCollision Parts Sales Experience****Prior success selling wholesale auto parts in a highly competitive marketDemonstrated history of obtaining new business and retaining current customer baseAbility to travel within market territory (minimal overnight travel)Existing customer base is desirableAbility to pass a pre-employment screening and MVR requirements, where applicableStrong communication and time management skills The ability to work well in a team environmentAbility to analyze data, develop strategic plans, and improve financial resultsProficiency in MS Office and CRM software Multilingual, where applicableSome of the benefits of being a part of our growing Parts Authority family:Medical CoveragePharmacy CoverageDental CoverageVision CoverageBasic Life and AD&DShort Term Disability CoverageNYDBLVoluntary Short Term Disability CoverageVoluntary Long Term Disability CoverageFlexible Spending Account- Medical, Dependent Care, Limited Purpose & Commuter BenefitsHealth Savings AccountHealth Reimbursement AccountAccident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, & ID TheftLegal PlanPet InsuranceEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Paid Holidays, SickPersonal Days and VacationProfit Sharing401 (k) PlanEmployee Discounts on Merchandise We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, presence of a non-job-related medical condition or handicap, or any other legally protected status.