Area Sales Representative

Company: Dorman Products
Location: Anaheim
Posted on: November 14, 2023

Job Description:

Dorman was founded on the belief that people should have the freedom to fix their vehicles. For over a century, we've provided countless products and services to help people do just that.As a $1.3B*+ global supplier of aftermarket automotive parts, with 3,300+ Contributors, and 28 Sites across the globe, we remain focused on driving new solutions, to help our partners grow their businesses, and help repair professionals and vehicle owners maintain their vehicles (*approx. earnings as of 12/31/21). Everyone who works at Dorman is called a Contributor. We need everyone, regardless of role and experience, to contribute to our success. That means everyone has a unique ability to make an impact on the business. We encourage all our Contributors to bring their authentic selves to work. The freedom to pursue new ideas, offer different perspectives, and grow in your career is fundamental to working at Dorman.


The Area Sales Representative (ASR) is the primary contact for all jobbers and technicians, and secondary contact to warehouse distributors and retailers within their area of responsibility. In order to best serve our customers in the assigned territory, this contributor should be centrally located within an area that typically spans multiple cities or states. This is a road warrior position that may require travel outside of the assigned area based on business needs.



The estimated Total Targeted Cash compensation range for this role is listed below. Total Targeted Cash for this role consists of a base salary ($56,800 - $80,100) plus this role qualifies for an annual sales incentive bonus. The starting salary will be determined based on skills, and experience. Total Targeted Cash $65,320 - $92,115.



Responsibilities and Duties/Essential Duties

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• Drive sales, profitability and awareness of Dorman Products through distribution, in support of the area business plan achievement.
  
• Drive brand & product awareness across all levels of distribution. This support should come in the form of trade show representation, customer sales/counter person training, jobber/technician visits, changeover assistance and more.
  
• Support Dorman's sales and profitability objectives by working with these customers to optimize store inventories (Top 250/500 GAP Analysis), communicate promotions, resolve complaints (e.g. Labor Claims) and communicate new product opportunities.
  
• Take action to expand marketing material distribution and new product announcement enrollment.
  
• Objectives should be accomplished within or below all budgetary constraints.
  
  
  
  
  Dorman Core Competencies
  
  
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  • Time Management
    
  • Decision Quality
    
  • Results Driven
    
  • Integrity
    
  • Influence
    
    
    
    
    Qualifications
    
    
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    • Preferred - Bachelor's degree in business, automotive technology or a related fieldor 3+ years of applicable work experience
      
    • Generalunderstanding of common business practices and Microsoft Office suite
      Self-starter that thrives in remote office environment
      Strong relationship building and presentation skills
      Ability to travel 50% or more of the time, including weekend travel as needed
      Technical aptitude to continuously learn new products and general interest in automotive technology
      Has experience and enjoys working in a fast paced environment
      Openness to future relocation preferred
      Bi-Lingual (English & Spanish) preferred
      
      
      
      
      Physical Requirements
      
      Capability to lift 50 pounds. Working Conditions: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach, swivel, carry items from one building to another, and speak and actively listen. Noise level is usually moderate.
      
      
      
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      Dorman Products is an equal opportunity employer; we value a combination of ideas, perspectives, and cultures at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. EEO/AA Employer M/F/D/V.www.DormanProducts.com
      
      
      
      
      Nearest Major Market: Orange County
      
      
      Nearest Secondary Market: Anaheim
      
      
      
      
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