BestDrive Commercial Sales Associate
At a glance
Junior Account Executive role at Continental. Forest Park · full-time · $60,000–$100,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Build sales across your territory by contacting fleet accounts and approaching prospective commercial customers
- Sell industrial and truck tires, retreads, and related services while keeping existing accounts active through follow-up
- Use the company operating system to process sales and billing, and protect acceptable profit margins
- Assess customer needs, recommend suitable products, and stay informed about the tire and service range
- Set weekly sales plans, submit call reports, and work toward sales and gross-profit targets
What you bring
- You have prior sales experience and a high school diploma or GED
- You hold a valid driver’s license in good standing and can obtain a DOT medical card
- You are authorized to work in the United States and can pass the stated background, physical, and drug checks
Who this fits
This is an onsite, junior sales role based in Forest Park, suited to someone who wants to develop fleet accounts and sell commercial tire products and services. Expect regional travel at seventy-five percent, usually with little overnight travel, and occasional evening or Saturday work with limited notice. The job involves routine lifting of fifty to seventy-five pounds, sometimes up to one hundred, along with outdoor conditions and safety gear.
From the employer
BestDrive, a wholly owned subsidiary of Continental, is quickly becoming the top choice among commercial trucking fleets for our high-quality products and exceptional service. BestDrive Commercial Tire Centers specializes in providing fleet customers with innovative tire solutions including award winning Continental and General Tire brand products, innovative commercial solution products such as ContiPressureCheck, and a wide array of multi-brand truck tires to address all market segments. Since our founding in 2012, we presently have 25 locations throughout the United States and continue to rapidly expand our footprint throughout the country
How You Will Make an Impact:
The Commercial Sales Associate is the main contact for sales and service in a thriving Commercial Tire Dealership. The Commercial Sales Associate is in charge of sales for area fleets as well as promoting new tires, retreads and tire services. Daily solicitation of existing store accounts, as well as calling on prospective new accounts are essential to building a profitable book of business.
- Solicit commercial truck tire accounts in designated areas
- Responsible for the sale of Industrial tires, new truck tires, retreads and services
- Maintain current accounts with regular sales calls and follow up to accounts
- Learn and work through the existing business operating system for billing of above sales channels
- Maintain an acceptable profit margin
- Actively seeking new accounts and represent the company to potential customers.
- Developing and maintaining a thorough knowledge of products and services to provide accurate information to customers.
- Meeting established sales and gross profit goals.
- Evaluating customer needs and making recommendations
- Preparing weekly sales plans and completing all call reports following established company procedures.
Compensation: This role offers an annual base salary of $60,000–$100,000, plus performance-based commissions, with target total annual earnings of $140,000 or more. Base salary is determined by relevant experience and qualifications. Actual total earnings vary based on sales results and the applicable commission plan.
What You Will Bring to the Role
- High School Diploma or GED
- Valid Driver's license in good standing
- Ability to obtain a DOT med card
- Previous Sales Experience
- Ability to work in a results oriented, fast paced environment as part of a team
- Good oral and written communication ability
- Must be able to pass a background check including employment history, SSN verification, criminal history, etc.
- Must be able to pass a physical exam and drug test
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.
No relocation assistance is offered for this position.
Additional Ways to Stand Out
- Previous Commercial Tire Sales Experience
- 5+ years experience in the tire industry
- Retread tire knowledge
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
- Work hours are generally 7-5 Monday – Friday. Saturday and evenings as needed; may have little to no advance notice.
- This position operates in all types of indoor and outdoor work environments, therefore exposure to heat and cold is to be expected.
- While performing the duties of this job, employee is regularly required to stand, bend, climb, lift and walk.
- Required to handle hazardous materials and wear various forms of protective equipment (safety shoes, gloves, protective eyewear, etc.). Comply with OSHA regulations and safety requirements.
- Required to lift 50-75 lbs. routinely; may be required to occasionally lift up to 100 lbs. individually.
- Travel: 75% within Regional Area; minimal overnight travel.
The Perks
- Immediate Health Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Employee Discounts, including tires
- Monthly Commission possibilities; Annual Bonus possibilities
- Employer 401(k) Match
- And more benefits that come with working for a global industry leader!
EEO-Statement:
EEO / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer. Continental offers equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to unlawful consideration to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. In addition, as a federal contractor, Continental complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans, where they apply. To be considered, you must apply for a specific position for which Continental has a current posted job opening. Qualifying applications will be considered only for the specific opening(s) to which you apply. If you would like to be considered for additional or future job openings, we encourage you to reapply for other opportunities as they become available. Further, Continental provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance in the application process, please reply to Careers@conti-na.com or contact US Recruiting at 800-821-2727. This telephone line and email address are reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Please do not call about the status of your job application, if you do not require accessibility assistance or an accommodation. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or non-disability related technical issues, will not receive a call back.
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