Outside Sales Representative

Genuine Parts Company

. Drive growth of company-owned NAPA Auto Parts stores, customer base, sales, and profits .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeGreenville • Michigan • United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong customer engagement and sales skills, with a focus on driving growth and maintaining customer satisfaction. Proficient in presenting information and managing customer relationships in a retail environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Customer-Focused Role ExperienceQuota-Driven PerformanceBasic Selling SkillsClear Speaking SkillsAbility to Lift Up to 60 Lbs

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Hard Skills

Sales ManagementAccount MaintenanceCustomer Problem SolvingSales Call PreparationCustomer Meeting Management

Soft Skills

Attentive ListeningRelationship BuildingExpectation SettingCommitment Management

Tools & Technologies

NAPA eSales Programs

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Driver's License

Industry Keywords

Retail SalesCustomer SatisfactionEducational SeminarsProduct PromotionWholesale Customers

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive growth of company-owned NAPA Auto Parts stores, customer base, sales, and profits
Promote NAPA products and programs to wholesale customers
Work with the local Store Manager to develop plans to increase sales
Proactively initiate, contact, manage, and develop local leads
Identify customer needs and align solutions with NAPA offerings
Work with manufacturer's representatives to improve program offerings and customer knowledge
Engage customers through NAPA's eSales programs
Conduct educational seminars, clinics, and presentations on NAPA product lines and services
Maintain customer satisfaction and provide customer service
Solve customer problems, complaints, and questions in person or by telephone
Build and sustain relationships with new and existing customers

Requirements

What you’ll need

Prior experience in a retail store or outside sales
2+ years of experience in a customer-focused role
Ability to perform in a quota-driven environment
Basic selling skills, including preparing for sales calls, managing customer meetings, handling customer resistance, closing sales, and account maintenance
Capability to present information in group meetings
Valid driver's license with no more than 2 moving violations in the last 4 years
Agility to bend to floor-level shelves and reach upper shelves, using a stool or ladder when necessary
Stamina to stand and walk for an entire work shift
Ability to lift up to 60 lbs of merchandise
Clear speaking and attentive listening skills
Ability to set expectations, meet commitments, track results, and manage accountability
Ability to inspect, protect, and maintain company assets, merchandise, vehicles, buildings, and people

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full-time employment
Hybrid work arrangement