Phone Sales Representative - Aftermarket Auto Parts - Turn5, Inc.
Fort Wayne, IN
About the Job
Pay starting between $17.00 – $19.00/hour with shift differential opportunities and the potential to earn up to $24.00/hour with career path advancement!
Bonus up to $30k+ per year with our competitive sales-based bonus program and work 100% from HOME helping support automotive enthusiasts purchase parts for their dream builds!
WHO IS TURN5?
Turn5 is one of the largest and fastest growing e-commerce retailers in the Greater Philadelphia area. Best known for our award-winning, e-commerce platforms, AmericanMuscle.com, ExtremeTerrain.com, and AmericanTrucks.com, we’ve been engaging muscle car, truck, and off-road enthusiasts with exceptional products, services, and experiences since 2004. With the acquisition of Eckler’s in 2022, a pioneer in classic car restoration & modification for over 60 years, Turn5’s catalog of brands has expanded to now offer aftermarket automotive products for vehicles as classic as the Model T.
Our purpose, however, extends beyond selling car parts. We have a commitment to creating meaningful customer experiences at every step of their journey. Whether it’s supplying a unique product that customizes the look and feel of their ride, providing thousands of educational videos for the DIYer or leveraging user generated content to inspire even the most experienced owner, we are obsessed with ensuring we reach as many like-minded gearheads across the globe.
POSITION SUMMARY
Want to join a team of fellow muscle car, truck, and off-road enthusiasts? Come Dream, Build, & Drive with us! Under the direction of the Sales Management Team, the Sales Tech I aids our customers through their automotive accessories purchasing experience. This position is essential in directing consumers to the best aftermarket parts for their vehicle to create their dream build.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Education: High school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Must have or have the ability to acquire automotive knowledge in all supported vehicles.
- Excellent sales ability and some product knowledge or ability to learn.
- Ability to maintain attendance as defined by company policy.
- Ability to maintain professionalism and use tact when dealing with difficult customers.
- Proficiency in computer keyboarding and internet skills (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel)
- Must have a reliable PC and sufficient internet speed to be effective in the role and meet expectations. Dual monitors are highly recommended.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Oral and written communication, interpersonal skills.
- Ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines.
- Upon hire, successful completion of the Turn5 sales new hire training program.
- Must reside in PA, OH, MD, VA, SC, GA, FL, MS, KS, TX, AR, WI, MN, IN, NV, or UT
- Bi-lingual a plus
PERKS & BENEFITS
- Health Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Financial: 401(k)/Roth plans with generous company match!
- Work Life Balance: Remote work, PTO (Paid Time Off), paid holidays, Paid Parental Leave, travel assistance & confidential life services (i.e., counseling, consultation & wellness services), YMCA membership reimbursements
- Automotive Enthusiast Program:
- Employee Discounts - All Turn5 employees are eligible for up to 50% off products on our 4 websites: AmericanMuscle.com, ExtremeTerrain.com, AmericanTrucks.com, and Ecklers.com. Employees are also eligible for up to 20% off Special Orders from WheelPros and Turn14.
- Vehicle Mod Program - Own a vehicle we sell parts for? All Turn5 employees are eligible for an annual $250 reimbursement for designated products on AmericanMuscle.com, ExtremeTerrain.com, and AmericanTrucks.com to help you continuously mod one of your vehicles.
- Race Reimbursements - Love going to car shows and races? All Turn5 employees are eligible for annual reimbursements for car show registration/admission fees.
- Additional Benefits: Health Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Dependent Care Accounts (DCA), Short-Term Disability (100% covered!) & Voluntary Long-Term Disability, Basic Life/AD&D Insurance (100% covered - up to 1x annual salary!) & Voluntary Additional Life Insurance, Pet Insurance
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Handles customer communication via calls, text messages, emails, and online chats regarding automotive accessory orders, product inquiries, and returns.
- Makes outbound calls & text messages to existing customers to follow up on sales leads (tickets & quotes) and close sales.
- Takes inbound calls, text messages, tickets & chats from any/all queues as needed and directed by the leadership team.
- Uses excitement and product knowledge to sell automotive accessories.
- Uses sales in one category to suggest corresponding modifications to enhance the customer's vehicle, such as lowering kits, lift kits, suspension components, front & rear bumpers, front bumper & winch, LED light upgrades, etc.
- Builds rapport with customers to foster repeat business up to and including service-related issues.
- Displays a professional, courteous demeanor towards customers while providing prompt, efficient service for all inquiries.
- Efficiently enters and processes orders, returns, and customer inquiries (ESD updates, cancellations, etc.).
- Answers questions/educates customers, providing purchasing suggestions as necessary.
- Utilizes all available programs to achieve bi-weekly sales goals & performance metrics – phone, chats, texting tool, livechat tickets, quotes, etc.
- Meets performance expectations of the position regarding customer service quality, customer contacts, and revenue targets.
- Notifies Sales leadership team of trends or problems encountered.
- Continues education through company sponsored program, LMS, improving their expertise in all supported vehicles.
- Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned by management.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (As required by the Americans with Disabilities Act – To be performed with or without reasonable accommodation)
- Visual and hearing capability.
- Ability to sit for long periods of time.
- Ability to maintain attendance as defined by company policy.
- Ability to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines.
- Ability to operate general office equipment i.e., fax machine, photocopier, computer printer.
- Ability to complete inbound & outbound calls, texts, chats, and emails with customers, vendors, and others.
- Additionally, your role with Turn5, Inc. is deemed a Customer Critical Role. To satisfy the constant demand of our consumer base, positions within Customer Critical Roles may be subject to alternative work schedules during times of unforeseen circumstances.