The Outside Sales Assistant (OSA) reports to the Store Manager but takes direction from the Outside Sales Manager and/or the Regional Sales Manager for the location(s) they are assigned. The OSA’s primary responsibility is to maintain the inventory by restocking of customer locations. The OSA makes weekly or bi-weekly visits to assigned accounts, writes stock orders and makes certain the inventory is clean and neat. The OSA then faxes or hand carries the stock order back to his/her location.
Essential Functions & Requirements
- Validate Inventories
- Complete Inventory Updates
- Make suggested sales based on the Commodity Book or Monthly Specials
- Assist with changeovers.
- Attend all zone meetings and occasional industry functions where the Company participates when asked.
- Support the Eastern Auto Parts Warehouse vision and mission in all activities.
- Accept and demonstrate the Eastern Auto Parts Warehouse Core Values of commitment, open communication, respect and excellent service.
- Represent Eastern Auto Parts Warehouse and conduct all activities in a professional, business-like manner
- Comply with all Company employment policies and safety and substance abuse prevention policies.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.
- Prior sales experience a plus but not required
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills including Microsoft Word, Excel and Internet Explorer.
- Valid and clean driver’s license that meets minimum MVR standards of the Company.
- Integrity and the ability to handle confidential information.
- Ability to handle difficult situations professionally and in a non-confrontational manner.
- Ability to trouble shoot and problem solve.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule.
Physical Requirements:
- Walking, Sitting and standing for 8-10 hours per day
- Hearing and vision adequate for working in a sales and dispatch environment.
- Repetitive use of hands for writing and typing
- Occasional bending, stooping, twisting, kneeling, reaching, grasping
- Occasional lifting objects weighing 5 - 50 lbs.
Scope of Responsibility: This position has no supervisory responsibility for other full time or part time employees
NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties to meet the needs of the organization.
