Description Position Information: The part-time Parts Route Sales Representative is responsible for making daily sale contacts, promoting programs to customers, and providing excellent customer service. S/he will also monitor the market and relay feedback to wholesale team to remain competitive. Areas of Emphasis: • Exemplify the Thomas Automotive Core Values: Positive, Trustworthy, Motivation, Compassion, and Dedication • Understand the Thomas Core Focus of “Bringing Integrity to the Automotive Industry” and “Building Trust and Confidence through Exceptional Service” • Learn, Understand, and incorporate the Thomas philosophy of doing business into all daily activities related to customer and coworker relationship management • Be a great team member • Successfully Maintain the following accountabilities • Daily Sales Contacts • Program Promotion • Customer Service/Retention • Monitor Market for Changing Conditions Duties and Responsibilities: • Greet every customer, every day • Maintain high ethical standards when dealing with customers, co-workers and?vendors • Put safety first. Adhere to all Safety Policies, Procedures and Personal Protective Equipment standards • Visit assigned accounts and fill requests for product • Assist customer on staging areas/stocking orders • Monitor customer returns and inform Wholesale team of issues that may be upcoming • Suggest value added items to customers • Observe customer stocking of competitor items during visits and report opportunity to wholesale team • Report new customers in market to Wholesale team for sales opportunities • Observe customer shop flow and potential room for improvement • Report to wholesale team on new competition in assigned account • Relay feedback from customers on our performance to wholesale team • Recap visits after call is made, highlighting keynotes • Return customer credit sheets for processed returns • Monitor customer returns area for changes in competition and processing • Maintain consistent learning on parts knowledge to provide excellent customer experience • Attend personnel/business development opportunities • Attend all required meetings as directed • Fill in on parts or service parts counters as needed and required. • Maintain a safe and clean workspace, as well as ensuring the entire facility is orderly, clean and free of hazards Requirements Qualifications: Valid driver’s license and good driving record. Ability to read and comprehend instructions and information. High school diploma or the equivalent. Previous automotive parts experience preferred. Working Conditions: The Parts Route Sales Representative will work and move about the Parts department in a warehouse-type environment as well as drive company vehicles to customer locations. S/he will be exposed to noise, dust, exhaust fumes, and other hazardous and nonhazardous materials. S/he must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. Thomas Automotive Family and All Things Automotive is an Equal Opportunity Employer