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AutoNation · 2 hours ago

Wholesale Outside Sales Representative- Sarasota

positionUnited States
timeFull-time
remoteRemote
seniorityNew Grad, Entry Level

AutoNation is one of the largest automotive retailers in the United States, offering innovative products and exceptional services. The Wholesale Outside Sales Representative will represent and communicate AutoNation’s multi-brand wholesale parts offers to outside service clients and fleet customers while actively growing the business by seeking new accounts and fostering relationships with existing wholesale accounts.

AutomotiveCustomer ServiceRetail

Responsibilities

Work closely with Wholesale Parts Managers to help increase the sale of AutoNation OEM and Aftermarket parts to the independent repair business
Collect and analyze competitive market information to focus on appropriate market opportunities
Make sales calls to existing accounts as well as new accounts including cold calls
Utilize existing tools to ensure the highest level of focus and organization
Promote and improve the AutoNation branded parts business by being the expert on the product offers
Be familiar with and utilize all local trade advertising and publications
Participate and support AutoNation in local and/or national Aftermarket events
Increase the number of external accounts buying AutoNation OEM and Branded parts
Communicate issues and opportunities to AutoNation management to promote continuous improvement

Qualification

Sales experienceCustomer service experienceCRM toolsExcelWordPowerPointCommunication skillsPerseveranceProfessional appearanceMarket analysisInterpersonal skillsTeamwork

Required

Personable, able to interact along a broad scope of customers
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written are a must
Customer focused and responsive to customer needs
Able to observe and detect opportunities that exist in business surroundings
Strong perseverance abilities with the ability to 'ask for the sale'
Strong Computer skills, CRM tools, Excel, Word and PowerPoint
Professional appearance actions must be maintained
Expertise in the wholesale programs of the various OE/manufacturers is a must
Ability to work in a team environment is a prerequisite for this position
Valid in-state driver's license and an acceptable, safe driving record

Preferred

Sales or customer service experience preferred

Benefits

Competitive compensation and 401k matching
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Company

AutoNation

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AutoNation is an automotive retailer that buys and sells a selection of cars for the automotive industry.
dateFounded in 1996
location
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
http://autonation.com/

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$700M
2025-05-21Post Ipo Debt· $700M
1999-04-06IPO

Leadership Team

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Thomas Szlosek
Chief Financial Officer
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Jeff M Parent
Chief Operating Officer
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