What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Program Development Representative - Hybrid in Bee Cave, TX position at OEConnection?
OEC provides software solutions to those who work in the automotive parts and repair industry. Our solutions make it easier for automotive industry professionals to buy and sell parts, conduct repair research & planning, optimize estimates, improve the parts supply chain, and more. OEC partners with many of the world’s largest manufacturers, dealers and suppliers, shops and repairers, and service providers, giving our customers access to a comprehensive network and a streamlined workflow.
Job Summary
Entry level sales role that provides education to existing OEC customers on the benefits of taking advantage of their access to a free additional solution, the PartsTech parts ordering platform. Call lists will be provided, and calls will be placed in a high-volume setting.
This is an onsite role for the first 2 weeks of training, then Hybrid thereafter (2 days remote, 3 days in office). Candidates must live within commuting distance to our office in Bee Cave, TX to be considered for this role.
Key Responsibilities
1. Conducts outbound proactive calling to educate existing OEC customers in a high-volume setting.
2. Engage with customers by phone and email. Communicates knowledgeably to provide content and product/program information to generate signups of the PartsTech solution.
3. Gathers information to generate signups with key users and decision makers.
4. Researches accounts using internal CRM tools as well as external browsers and sites such as Google and LinkedIn.
5. Participates in outbound call campaigns to improve usage of the PartsTech solution.
6. Achieves assigned targets and performance metrics in line with business requirements.
7. Utilizes OEC’s customer database to document activity and maintain customer accounts.
Education
Requires a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Experience
No outbound calling experience is required; however, candidates must have the following skills and abilities:
OEConnection is subject to certain governmental recordkeeping and reporting requirements for the administration of civil rights laws and regulations. In order to comply with these laws, we invite applicants and employees to voluntarily self-identify their gender, race and ethnicity. Submission of this information is strictly voluntary and refusal to provide it will not subject you to any adverse treatment. The information obtained will be kept confidential and may only be used in accordance with the provision of applicable laws, executive orders, and regulations, including those that require the information to be summarized and reported to the federal government for civil rights enforcement. When reported, data will not identify any specific individual. This information will be maintained separately from your application for employment. If you do not wish to self-identify at this time, you may do so in the future by submitting this form. Failure to provide the following information will not subject you to any adverse action or treatment. OEConnection is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship status, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, training, termination, promotions, or any other condition of employment or career development.
Job Summary
Entry level sales role that provides education to existing OEC customers on the benefits of taking advantage of their access to a free additional solution, the PartsTech parts ordering platform. Call lists will be provided, and calls will be placed in a high-volume setting.
This is an onsite role for the first 2 weeks of training, then Hybrid thereafter (2 days remote, 3 days in office). Candidates must live within commuting distance to our office in Bee Cave, TX to be considered for this role.
Key Responsibilities
1. Conducts outbound proactive calling to educate existing OEC customers in a high-volume setting.
2. Engage with customers by phone and email. Communicates knowledgeably to provide content and product/program information to generate signups of the PartsTech solution.
3. Gathers information to generate signups with key users and decision makers.
4. Researches accounts using internal CRM tools as well as external browsers and sites such as Google and LinkedIn.
5. Participates in outbound call campaigns to improve usage of the PartsTech solution.
6. Achieves assigned targets and performance metrics in line with business requirements.
7. Utilizes OEC’s customer database to document activity and maintain customer accounts.
Education
Requires a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Experience
No outbound calling experience is required; however, candidates must have the following skills and abilities:
- Strong work ethic, driven, resilient, and creative in engaging in meaningful conversations and handling objections.
- Professional speaking voice with strong phone etiquette skills.
- Self-motivated and results oriented.
- Can effectively organize and manage day-to-day work and priorities, and use time, energy and resources to meet goals, deadlines, and deliverables.
- A positive and determined attitude, and able to communicate in a respectful, positive and constructive manner, even during times of challenge and frustration.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Able to employ structured selling methods.
- Works effectively and independently in a high-pressure, high risks sales environment.
- Strong desire and ability to evolve sales skills and product knowledge, and progress to other roles within the Direct Sales organization.
- Flexible and adaptable approach to work and can easily adjust to shifts in priorities as the needs of the business change.
- Able to effectively work and thrive in a hybrid work environment.
OEConnection is subject to certain governmental recordkeeping and reporting requirements for the administration of civil rights laws and regulations. In order to comply with these laws, we invite applicants and employees to voluntarily self-identify their gender, race and ethnicity. Submission of this information is strictly voluntary and refusal to provide it will not subject you to any adverse treatment. The information obtained will be kept confidential and may only be used in accordance with the provision of applicable laws, executive orders, and regulations, including those that require the information to be summarized and reported to the federal government for civil rights enforcement. When reported, data will not identify any specific individual. This information will be maintained separately from your application for employment. If you do not wish to self-identify at this time, you may do so in the future by submitting this form. Failure to provide the following information will not subject you to any adverse action or treatment. OEConnection is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship status, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, training, termination, promotions, or any other condition of employment or career development.
