
Outside Sales Representative/Sales Professional
Columbus, OHFull-timeSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago
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The Outside Sales Representative promotes NAPA products and programs to wholesale customers while expanding business with new and existing accounts. The role develops local sales plans and leads, identifies customer needs, and supports customer satisfaction through presentations, eSales programs, and problem resolution. Candidates need customer-focused experience, selling skills, and a valid driver license; a bachelor's degree and automotive-industry background are preferred.
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Columbus, OH, USA Full time R26_0000031886 Job Summary If you are passionate about selling, finding and winning new customers, new business, closing deals and sustaining these relationships even after the sale, the Sales Pro role may be for you! Our Sales Pro is a self-motivated, customer centric representative that works to promote our entire line of products and services and expand the business of new and existing customers. Responsibilities - Drive growth of company-owned NAPA Auto Parts stores, customer base, sales and profits - Promote the entire line of NAPA products and programs to Wholesale Customers - Work with local Store Manager to develop plans to increase sales and proactively initiate, contact, manage and develop leads on a local basis - Identify specific needs of customers and align solutions with NAPA's offerings - Work with manufacturer's representatives to improve program offerings and grow customer knowledge of lines - Engage customers and keep them connected through all of NAPA's eSales programs - Perform educational seminars, clinics and presentations on NAPA product lines and services - Maintain customer satisfaction and provide strong customer service including solving customer problems, complaints and questions in person or by telephone Qualifications - Prior experience in a Retail store or outside sales - 2+ years of experience in a customer focused role and the ability to perform in a quota driven environment - Understand and demonstrate basic selling skills such as preparing for the sales call, managing the customer meeting, handling customer resistance, closing the sale and account maintenance - Capability to present information in group meetings - Valid driver license with no more than 2 moving violations in the last 4 years required Preferred Qualifications - Bachelor's Degree - Background in the Automotive Industry Leadership - Embodies the following values: serve, perform, influence, respect, innovate, team. - Effectively communicates by motivating and inspiring others through clear and proactive communication. - Delivers results and drives customer success by committing and focusing on outcomes to deliver results and making the customer the center of decisions. - Makes balanced decisions and thinks strategically by being a forward thinker. - Develops high-performing teams by providing inclusive leadership, attracting and developing world-class talent, providing ongoing feedback, and building trust across the organization. Physical Demands / Working Environment - Valid Driver's License - Agility to bend to floor-level shelves and reach to upper shelves (eight feet) with use of stool or ladder when necessary and the stamina to stand and walk for entire work shift and lift up to 60 lbs of merchandise - Clear speaking and attentive listening skills - Set expectations, meet commitments, track results, and manage accountability - Inspecting, protecting and maintaining company assets, merchandise, vehicles, building and people. Not the right fit? Let us know you're interested in a future opportunity by joining our Talent Community on jobs.genpt.com or create an account to set up email alerts as new job postings become available that meet your interest! GPC conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. GPC's policy is to recruit,
How this job compares
Set against the 875 open Outside Sales Representative jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 7, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- Ohio median$57–71K/yr27 salary ranges
- US median$21/hr42 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 96 open Outside Sales Representative jobs in Ohio and 875 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Ohio
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- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience; Outside Sales Representative postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years at the median (297 postings).
- Education
- 29 of the 875 open Outside Sales Representative jobs (3%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 7, 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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