
Inside Sales Representative - St Louis Market
Road Tested Parts dba Bessler Auto Parts
Mount Olive, ILFull-time$40–50K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today
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Job overview
The Inside Sales Representative drives revenue by engaging potential customers and nurturing existing relationships. The role involves identifying sales opportunities, converting leads, managing sales pipelines, and analyzing customer data to execute sales strategies. Success is measured by sales targets and contribution to the sales team, while creating positive customer experiences that encourage long-term partnerships and repeat business. Compensation is commission-based, with a typical guarantee during the initial six-month training period.
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Full job description
Full Time
Sales
Mount Olive, IL, US
Requisition ID: 1486
Salary Range: $40,000.00 To $50,000.00 Annually
About the Role:
This position is paid commission based on sales volume which typically includes a guarantee during initial training period. Earning potential is up to you! Ask us how it works!
The Inside Sales Representative plays a crucial role in driving revenue growth by engaging with potential customers and nurturing existing relationships. This position requires a proactive approach to identify sales opportunities and convert leads into loyal clients. The representative will track interactions, manage sales pipelines, and analyze customer data to execute sales strategies. Success in this role is measured by achieving sales targets and contributing to the overall success of the sales team. Ultimately, the Inside Sales Representative is responsible for creating a positive customer experience that fosters long-term partnerships and repeat business.
Minimum Qualifications:
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Proven experience in inside sales or a related field, demonstrating a track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.
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Proficiency in using CRM software and tools, such as Salesforce.com, to manage customer relationships and sales processes.
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with clients and understand their needs.
Preferred Qualifications:
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Experience in phone sales, providing a broader understanding of the sales process.
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Familiarity with sales territory management and strategies for optimizing outreach efforts.
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Knowledge of customer relationship management (CRM) systems and best practices for maintaining customer data.
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Basic knowledge of auto parts
Responsibilities:
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Engage with potential customers through phone calls, emails, and virtual meetings to understand their needs and present suitable solutions.
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Collaborate with the sales manager to develop strategies for targeting specific sales territories and maximizing outreach efforts.
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Conduct follow-ups with leads and existing customers to ensure satisfaction and identify additional sales opportunities.
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Stay informed about industry trends, product knowledge, and competitor offerings to effectively communicate value propositions to clients.
Skills:
The required skills in inside sales are essential for daily operations, as they enable the representative to effectively manage customer interactions and sales pipelines. Proficiency in computer systems allows for efficient data entry and analysis, ensuring that all customer information is up-to-date and accessible. Strong communication skills are utilized in crafting persuasive messages and engaging with clients, both verbally and in writing. The ability to work in a fast-paced environment is crucial, as the representative must adapt quickly to changing priorities and customer needs. Preferred skills, such as experience in phone sales, enhance the representative's ability to understand the broader sales landscape and identify new opportunities for growth.
Compensation:
This position is paid commission for sales volume. There is a guarantee in place typically ($ 1923.08 to $2307.69 biweekly) when first hired and training, for six months before becoming commission only. Compensation range varies based on experience and sales volume so driving sales earns more commission.
How this job compares
Set against the 53,896 open Sales jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 31, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$40–50K/yr
- Illinois median$90–136K/yr1,153 salary ranges
- US median$95–145K/yr26,095 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $45K, is 61% below the Illinois median midpoint ($115K) — in the lowest quarter of Sales salary ranges in Illinois.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 1,942 open Sales jobs in Illinois and 53,896 across the US. 7% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Illinois
- Home Depot98 open
- Accenture54 open
- Enterprise Mobility44 open
- Experience
- Sales postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 2 to 6 years (29,914 postings).
- Education
- 10,937 of the 53,896 open Sales jobs (20%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 31, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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