Our client is seeking an Automotive Sales Representative in Columbus, OH.

This individual will be calling on body shops within the territory.

The base salary is $80,000-$110,000 with on target earnings of $150,000-$170,000+.

Responsibilities:

• Drives the creation and expansion of new markets while ensuring the growth and retention of existing accounts.
• Manages a diverse team, including a Technical Representative (currently employed) and potential additional team members in the future, encompassing both hunters and farmers.
• Provides dotted-line oversight of operations, collaborating with the Operations Coordinator to ensure operational processes align seamlessly with sales team needs and meet customer expectations.

Key Qualities:

• Demonstrates a proactive and self-starting approach, capable of working autonomously with minimal supervision.
• Exhibits strong interpersonal and communication skills, facilitating effective collaboration with senior management, customers, and team members.
• Possesses a proven track record in developing and creating new markets.
• Shows experience in successfully managing diverse teams, including technical representatives and additional sales professionals.
• Has a collaborative mindset, adept at working with operations to ensure alignment between sales goals and operational efficiency.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (preferred).
• 5+ years calling on automotive body ships within the area.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Products, with basic working knowledge of PowerPoint.
• Excellent presentation skills and sales acumen.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive material concerning the organization and its clients.