Description
MISSION
To sell automotive service, tires, and tire-related services within commercial centers or retail centers with commercial capabilities.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Sell inventory on hand
- Assure that the highest levels of customer service are met
- Use point of sale system to prepare work orders by describing symptoms, problems, and causes discovered
- Resolve customer concerns or complaints as they arise
- Follow pricing policies which will provide satisfactory gross margins
- Obtain approval for work authorized by the customer by obtaining signature
- Handle daily cash, credit, national account, and fleet transactions
- Meet goals and sales quotas set by supervisor
- Maintain a clean shop and customer waiting area, including restrooms to reflect the proper corporate image to the public
- Clean, restock, and update store displays daily
- Maintain proper telephone answering techniques
- Solicit new accounts
- Protect company assets (inventory, cash accounts, receivables, equipment and real estate).
- Embrace Purcell’s culture of safety and perform all jobs in a safe manner
- Regular attendance in accordance with assigned schedule
- Ability to perform physical requirements as listed in job description
- Other essential and non-essential duties, as assigned by management
Requirements
REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS
Minimum Education: Associate's Degree or Trade School
Minimum Job-Specific Experience: 3-5 years
Management Experience: 1-2 years
Driver’s License Required: Yes
Other Job-Specific Licenses or Certifications Required: Tire Industry Association CTS certification, vendor-provided training
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES (KSA’s)
Job-Specific KSA’s:
Tire Industry – Essential industry information including tire brands, designs, treads; proper safety and functional procedures, and relevant customer markets.
Administration and Management — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
Customer Service — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Mathematics — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
Sales and Marketing — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.
Tools & Technology KSA’s:
Computers and Programs — Knowledge and proficient use of computer hardware and software (AS400, Microsoft Excel, Word & PowerPoint, Accounting software)
Typing – Ability to type at 55 wpm
Calculator – Efficient skill with a calculator
Phone Systems – Ability to operate phone systems for the effective communication of information to interested parties
Cognitive KSA’s:
Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Problem Sensitivity — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
Deductive Reasoning — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
Inductive Reasoning — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
Persuasion — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
Service Orientation — Actively looking for ways to help people.
Communication KSA’s:
English Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Writing & Speaking — Communicating effectively in writing and interpersonal speaking as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Skills Required
- Associate's Degree or Trade School
- 3-5 years job-specific experience
- 1-2 years management experience
- Driver's license
- Tire Industry Association CTS certification
- Vendor-provided training (industry/vehicle/tire)
- Tire industry product and safety knowledge
- Proficiency with AS400, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and accounting software
- Typing at 55 wpm
- Ability to perform physical job requirements
What We Do
Purcell Tire & Rubber Company, operating as Purcell Tire and Service Centers, is the third-largest independent commercial tire dealership in North America. The company provides comprehensive tire sales, installation, and automotive services for passenger, commercial, and industrial vehicles. It specializes in off-the-road tire retreading and fleet management solutions, operating a vast network of service centers, retread plants, and distribution hubs.
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