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Palmer Group is partnering with our automotive client to search for a motivated Paint, Body, and Equipment Outside Sales Professional. This person will work to generate revenue, capitalize on cross-selling opportunities, and provide exceptional customer service. In addition to current customer demands, this individual will work with store operations to identify new sales opportunities to grow the territory. If this opportunity excites you, apply today to be considered!
Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute a strategic sales plan to achieve and exceed sales targets for the assigned territory
- Identify and prospect potential commercial customers within assigned territory in the automotive industry, including auto repair shops, dealerships, and distributors
- Build and maintain strong, long-lasting customer relationships with current and prospective client base through regular communication and visits
- Responsible for direct sales and cross-selling to new and existing customers, pre-and post-sales support, and subject matter expertise.
- Negotiate terms and close sales agreements to meet revenue objectives
- Provide exceptional customer service and support to ensure client satisfaction
- Stay updated on industry trends, market developments, and competitor activities
- Collaborate with internal teams to address customer needs and resolve any issues promptly
- Learn and understand industry products to provide technical knowledge to clients
Requirements:
- At least two years of paint, body, and Equipment Outside Sales experience or in an automotive paint and/or body shop is strongly preferred
- Experience in the collision industry is required
- Must live in or around the assigned territory, including Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, Waterloo, and Cedar Falls
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills and high levels of self-motivation and direction
- Ability to occasionally lift 50 pounds
- Valid driver’s license with an insurable driving record
Work Model:
- Hybrid
Palmer Group is a premier employment agency. Since 1998 we have been a leading resource in providing employment solutions. With consistency and confidence, our experts partner with our clients and candidates as they navigate the evolving job market.
Our employment solutions include temporary and contract staffing, direct-hire placement, as well as additional job seeker services, employer services, and managed services.
We are an employee-owned company founded on strong ethics, values, and a passion for making lives better. Our employees are committed professionals that are passionate about helping others and forming relationships that matter.
Through our relationships, we’ve built a client roster that ranges from local to Fortune 500 companies in a variety of industries and have developed a vast network of high-quality candidates from entry to executive-level experience.
Our areas of expertise include Accounting & Finance, Administrative & Customer Service, Construction, Engineering & Manufacturing, Human Resources, Information Technology, Insurance, Mortgage & Banking, and Sales & Marketing.
Our employment solutions include temporary and contract staffing, direct-hire placement, as well as additional job seeker services, employer services, and managed services.
We are an employee-owned company founded on strong ethics, values, and a passion for making lives better. Our employees are committed professionals that are passionate about helping others and forming relationships that matter.
Through our relationships, we’ve built a client roster that ranges from local to Fortune 500 companies in a variety of industries and have developed a vast network of high-quality candidates from entry to executive-level experience.
Our areas of expertise include Accounting & Finance, Administrative & Customer Service, Construction, Engineering & Manufacturing, Human Resources, Information Technology, Insurance, Mortgage & Banking, and Sales & Marketing.
