LKQ

Global distributor of aftermarket vehicle parts

Route Delivery Driver

Field SalesConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeDuluth, MN, USA

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or GED is required.
Previous sales-related experience is required.
At least six months of driving or delivery experience is required.
Must qualify for the company's corporate insurance programs, including vehicle insurance.
A valid driver's license is required.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals is required.
Basic computer skills are required.
Ability to use moderately complex oral and written skills is required, including interacting with others and making presentations to department or middle management.
Ability to solve routine, somewhat repetitive problems by following clear directions and procedures is required.
Ability to work with few or no guidelines while determining how to achieve defined results is required.
Ability to handle multiple tasks or projects simultaneously with moderate complexity is required.
Must be able to drive for extended periods, up to 12 hours at a time, and use hands to operate machinery.
Must be able to perform physical activities including standing, walking, pushing, pulling, squatting, bending, reaching, climbing stairs, balancing, stooping, kneeling, and crouching for extended periods.
Must be able to work around fuel or exhaust contaminants and may need to wear personal protective equipment.
Must be able to work in cramped spaces and awkward positions, and may be exposed to extreme temperatures, lighting, and high noise levels.
Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds.

Responsibilities

Solicit new and existing customers daily and promote and sell the company's products.
Develop relationships with existing customers and provide service that supports customer retention and loyalty.
Identify potential new customers and solicit business from them.
Learn the company's product literature and communicate product information and availability to customers to grow revenue and the customer base along the route or territory.
Attend regular sales training meetings to review sales performance, discuss sales goals, and identify ways to improve performance.
Provide customer service.
Operate a company vehicle safely, courteously, and responsibly.
Deliver and install products for customers along the route or within the territory, verify parts delivered or installed against the work order, and obtain the customer's signature confirming accuracy.
Protect company assets by handling products and collected payments safely and performing duties safely.
Comply with applicable Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration rules and regulations and established company policies and procedures.
Manage the daily route independently to ensure accurate and timely product delivery.
Take responsibility for personal and others' safety by using safe precautions, proper tools, and equipment, and following safe work practices and policies.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Drive a vehicle for most of the workday and travel daily to make deliveries.

Desired Qualifications

At least two years of sales experience is preferred.
Some business-related college coursework is preferred.

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Pay: Salary is $31,200 + commission.

***POSITION IS IN DULUTH***

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.

About the Company

LKQ

Global distributor of aftermarket vehicle parts

LKQ is a global distributor that supplies vehicle parts and accessories for cars and trucks. It sells aftermarket, recycled and salvaged parts, as well as specialty equipment, to repair shops and retail customers who repair, maintain, or customize vehicles. Its parts come from a wide range of suppliers and are distributed through a large network to repair shops, collision centers, and individuals. The way the products work is straightforward: customers order parts, LKQ sources them (including recycled or salvaged options when available), and ships them to the customer for installation or use. LKQ differentiates itself through its broad, global catalog and mix of new, aftermarket, and recycled parts, offering a one-stop source for repairing and upgrading vehicles. The company’s goal is to be a leading, reliable supplier that helps customers quickly find and obtain the parts they need to fix, service, or customize vehicles.

Company size: 5,001-10,000
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Nashville, TN
Founded: 1998

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