U.S. Venture

Automotive Business Consultant- North Indiana and Chicago

U.S. Venture • $80K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Illinois, US
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or related field, or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years of experience in business management, operations, or outside sales, preferably in the automotive or tire industry
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills with proven ability to cultivate business relationships
  • Strong financial acumen to manage and monitor budgets
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
  • Ability to articulate value propositions to customers and collaborate with multiple teams
  • Self-motivated, organized, and capable of prioritizing tasks effectively

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement a consultative sales process to address customer business challenges
  • Identify customer requirements for new products and integrate those into existing accounts
  • Prospect for new business opportunities through targeted calls to customers
  • Process orders and maintain accurate daily records with follow-up as necessary
  • Stay updated on product knowledge and deliver exceptional customer service
  • Communicate updates on pricing and promotional information to customers
  • Maintain thorough records of customer interactions and promotional activities

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development
  • Support for continuous improvement and quality initiatives
  • Commitment to safety and compliance with company policies
  • Potential for career advancement and increased responsibilities over time
Full Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY
Develop sales territory to meet and exceed profitability goals as defined by the strategic plan, annual sales budget, and desired levels of market penetration for overall volume, margin, and product line

This territory will cover North Indiana through Northeast Chicago . This position will require 80% overnight travel.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Achieve successful outcomes through application of a consultative sales process, relationship based, providing solutions to business problems
  • Determine customer requirements for new products and services, and introduce new products to on-going accounts
  • Develop additional and new profitable business in specified markets, territories, and/or customer segments through inbound or outbound telephone calls to customers
  • Process accepted orders, maintain accurate daily records, and provide necessary follow-up
  • Maintain an in-depth knowledge of company products and outstanding levels of customer service
  • Keep customer current with updated pricing information, promotional and marketing
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date files relating to customer contact, details, and promotional activities
  • Drive to customer locations to sell products & services, establish relationships and solve problems
  • Maintain outstanding levels of customer service and continued rapport with current and potential customers for future growth opportunities
  • Able to think and react quickly under pressure with knowledgeable response
  • Develops and maintains an understanding of customers, competitors, partners, business models, market sizing, and industry trends.
  • Conducts data analyses to key accounts/prospects measuring actual track purchases to goals
  • Utilize sales technology/CRM/reporting to capture sales activity, trends, and changes in each market

  • Live our values of High Performance, Caring Relationships, Strategic Foresight, and Entrepreneurial Spirit
  • Find A Better Way by championing continuous improvement and quality control efforts to identify opportunities to innovate and improve efficiency, accuracy, and standardization
  • Continuously learn and develop self professionally
  • Support corporate efforts for safety, government compliance, and all other company policies & procedures
  • Look for sales opportunities that may apply to one of our other divisions, and pass on accordingly

QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelors in Finance, Business, Economics, or other related, or equivalent experience
  • 5 or more years9 experience in business management, operations and/or outside sales or experience in the automotive or tire industry
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to cultivate business relationships, familiarity with sales methodology and application
  • Financial acumen sufficient to develop and monitor budgets
  • Strong communication skills
  • Comfortable using the latest technologies, Microsoft Office Applications, especially Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
  • Strong understanding of customer issues and ability to articulate value propositions internally and externally; experienced in collaboration across functional groups, industries to address complex problem solving and account efforts
  • Good decision maker who is well organized, can prioritize and plan ahead
  • Exceptionally self-motivated and self-directed to deliver project execution and results
  • Demonstrated customer and problem-solving skills
  • Ethical and trustworthy
  • Valid driver9s license with acceptable driving record
  • Capacity to assume more significant responsibilities over time.
  • Ability to travel as required (80% overnights)
  • Successfully pass a pre-employment drug test (do not test for THC / marijuana)

The annual base salary for this position starts at a minimum of $80,256 U.S. Venture's compensation range is specific to location and takes into account a wide range of factors that are considered including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base annual salary only, and do not include bonus or incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, U.S. Venture offers a competitive benefits package.

DIVISION:

U.S. AutoForce 40-40-801-8414

About U.S. Venture

U.S. Venture is a privately held company that distributes and markets energy, automotive and lubricant products. The company was founded in 1951 and is headquartered in Appleton, Wisconsin. U.S. Venture operates in the wholesale trade industry and has a workforce of over 2000 employees. The company has a strong presence in the Midwest and is one of the largest distributors of petroleum products in the United States. U.S. Venture has a diverse portfolio of products and services that cater to the needs of various industries including automotive, commercial, industrial, and agricultural.
Learn more about U.S. Venture
Size
11,453 employees
Industry
Founded
1951
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