Now Hiring - Myers Tire Supply - Retail Sales Sales Representative in Salt Lake City, UT

Full description of the position

Myers Tire Supply and Myers Tire Supply International, Myers Industries Companies (NYSE: MYE), serves the complete tire service market. Customers rely on our product selection, product quality, rapid availability and business solutions to grow their businesses. While we sell to anyone who performs tire service, we have custom product solutions for specific markets. MTS buys and sells nearly 10,000 different items everything professionals need to service passenger, truck, and off-road tires and wheels. Our suppliers are among the most trusted brands in the industry to ensure the highest quality for our customers. The products we sell are associated with superior performance in their area.

Founded in 1933, Myers Industries has moved from a small storefront in Akron, Ohio to become a family of over 2,400 employees. Our One Myers team is made up of some of the most revered brands in the industry, including: Myers Tire Supply, Patch Rubber Company, Tuffy Manufacturing, Mohawk Rubber, Akro-Mils, Scepter, Buckhorn Inc, Jamco Products, Ameri-Kart, Elkhart Plastics and Trilogy Plastics. Our people are the engine behind our growth, and they work to deepen our customer relationships, serve our niche industries, and drive our success. We invite you to apply and consider joining our team as we drive our business forward. We would love to have you as part of the next chapter of our growth story!

SUMMARY
The field-based sales representative position is responsible for growing revenue and gross profit at accounts in an assigned geographic territory. The sales representative is responsible for greater than $1M in annual revenue. This position reports directly to the regional sales manager.

This position primarily covers the Salt Lake City area

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead all sales and account/planning, forecasting, reporting efforts for assigned accounts within territory
• Understand, assess, and anticipate customers objectives, strategies, and requirements to identify and pursue sales opportunities
• Complete pre-call planning activities that allow for effective and efficient sales calls
• Acquire new customers to maximize growth
• Manage small accounts efficiently by engaging customer service or directing customer to online ordering
• Focus on strategic selling with mid and large size accounts, and sell Myers programs, systems, and solutions
• Responsible for escalated customer service issue follow-up, but not the primary contact point for issue resolution
• Collaborate with Product Managers, Pricing & Inventory Analysts, Customer Service Reps and other Associates within Myers Tire Supply to present "product demos" and other training presentations to accomplish complete full solution selling for the customer.
• Call on existing and potential customers to introduce, demonstrate, sell and service Myers products while supporting Myers allover sales effort
• Implement and achieve monthly and yearly sales plan
• Provide customer training on Myers product line
• Qualify potential customers
• Maintain expert level of knowledge of Myers products and competitive product lines
• Excellent communication skills
• Attend trade shows
• Complete expense reports and other administrative duties as assigned
• Provide field intelligence on competitive activity, changes in markets, distribution and pricing as well as input on customer preferences and product features
• Cost-effectively manage time and assets
• Maintain professional presence and poise

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

• Successful sales history with 2+ years outside sales experience
• High school diploma
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office products
• Valid drivers license with acceptable motor vehicle report (insurable) and clean driving record
• Established relationships with end users and distributors preferred
• Competitive mindset
• Experience with automotive related accounts-Dealership, Fleet, Auto repair facility
• Experience in developing new, innovative markets
• Team-oriented
• Requires strong business acumen, teamwork, collaboration, accountability, tenacity and communication skills

An expert level of knowledge is required in:

• Sales, negotiation, and service
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Organizational and technical skills

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Work conditions vary between customers. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and fax machines. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk; use hands to finger, and reach with hands and arms.

TRAVEL DEMANDS

• This position requires frequent travel throughout territory. Much of the travel is local and does not require an overnight stay. Occasional overnight travel to attend seminars or trade shows may occur.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Competitive base salary
• Tiered bonus plan, paid throughout the year
• Additional compensation when sales targets are exceeded
• Motus car allowance reimbursement program
• Benefits after 30 days, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision
• 401k with matching
• PTO
• Tuition reimbursement
• Life insurance

Myers Industries, Inc. is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation or national origin.