Outside Sales Rep (9/25 Rich)

Position Summary
The Outside Salesperson is responsible for building and maintaining relationships with fleets, trucking companies, and commercial accounts. This role focuses on new business development, on-site customer visits, and providing tailored tire and service solutions. Success requires proactive outreach, strong product knowledge, and the ability to translate fleet needs into long-term partnerships.

Key Responsibilities

• Generate new commercial accounts through prospecting, networking, and referrals.

• Grow and maintain relationships with existing fleet customers.

• Provide consultative sales support by identifying tire and service needs.

• Coordinate with store and service teams to deliver timely, accurate solutions.

• Meet or exceed monthly, quarterly, and annual sales targets.

Day-to-Day Duties

• Make daily outbound calls to prospective and existing customers.

• Conduct on-site fleet visits to inspect tires, gather mileage/tread data, and identify opportunities.

• Prepare and deliver bids, quotes, and proposals for tires and services.

• Maintain regular contact with decision makers, including fleet managers and owner-operators.

• Log all activity, visits, and notes into the CRM with attention to detail.

• Track customer satisfaction and resolve issues quickly in collaboration with service teams.

• Attend industry events, trade shows, or association meetings to generate leads.

• Review manufacturer programs and communicate special pricing or promotions to customers.

• Report weekly activity and pipeline progress to Store Manager or Sales Manager.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required

• Minimum 2 years of outside B2B sales experience.

• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.

• Proficiency with Microsoft/Google and CRM platforms.

• Valid Virginia driver's license with clean driving record.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience selling in automotive, trucking, or industrial product markets.

• Familiarity with Virginia DOT regulations and fleet compliance requirements.

• Tire industry knowledge is strongly preferred.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• New account acquisition rate.

• Revenue growth from assigned accounts.

• Customer retention and renewal rate.

• Quote-to-close conversion ratio.

• CRM activity tracking and pipeline health.

Work Environment

• Reports to Store Manager or General Manager.

• Primarily field-based with daily travel across assigned territory.

• Full-time, 40 50 hours per week.

• Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods during fleet visits and lift up to 50 lbs on occasion.

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