Now Hiring - Meekhof Tire Sales & Service, Inc - Retail Tire Sales in Grand Rapids, MI

Full description of the position

Meekhof Tire is a successful, multi-location, family-owned-and-operated company that has been in business since 1971, we are looking to hire a Retail Tire Sales. This is an excellent opportunity to get in with a well-established company that offers better than average benefits. Come see our building and meet our team members!

Job description:

Retail Tire Sales Associate evaluates retail customer needs and makes product/service recommendations accordingly. Schedules appointments with the service department. Being a Retail Tire Sales Associate answers telephone calls in a professional manner and refers callers to the appropriate personnel.

Qualifications:

• Experience preferred within an automotive, high paced tire shop environment, with knowledge of tires and mechanical service
• Provide customer service and schedule service appointments for customer vehicles.
• Ask owners questions and perform visual inspections of cars to determine the cause of problems.
• Explain to customers what kinds of repairs or servicing their car needs and make cost estimates for the work.
• Track repair status and fill out reports detailing the time spent on repairs and expenses for parts
• Assisting with phone calls concerning auto & tire service
• Ordering and invoicing tires, parts, and labor while working with the technicians
• Good customer service skills, both written and verbal
• Able to work without direct supervision
• Phone skills and customer service relations
• Tire knowledge is a plus
• Achieving 100% customer satisfaction

Knowledge/ Education:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Valid driver's license and meet company driving record guidelines
• Sales experience in the tire industry preferred
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to maintain professional appearance and demeanor
• Ability to work with minimal supervision

We Offer:

• Full Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life Insurance
• Employee Discounts – Discounted rates for employees and family members
• 401(k) retirement plan with great company match
• 1st shift hours
• Weekly Pay
• Referral Bonus - $500 Total
• (6) Paid Holidays
• PTO – available after 90 days

If you would like to take advantage of this opportunity, please reply via email with your contact phone number and an email that you may be reached at, along with your work experience. You may also stop into the store located at 1640 Olson St NE Grand Rapids, MI 49503 [please apply online] Tire is an equal opportunity employer

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Experience:

• tire sales: 2 years (Required)

License:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: One location