Job Details
**Area Sales Representative**
**Location:** Colmar, PA, US ***Dorman was ranked as one of the fastest growing companies in the Greater Philadelphia area in 2021 by the Philadelphia Business Journal!***
The Area Sales Representative (ASR) support sales by being is the boots on the ground contributor that is the primary contact for all jobbers & 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 (Central & North NJ/All of metro NY's 5 boroughs, and Lower CT) 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.
**Primary Duties**
* 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 in order to increase sales..
* Support of trade show representation, customer sales/counter person training, jobber/technician visits, changeover assistance and more.
* Work with customers to to optimize store inventories (Top 250/500 GAP Analysis), communicate promotions, resolve complaints (e.g. Labor Claims) and communicate new product opportunities.
* Expand marketing material distribution and new product announcement enrollment to assist our customers.
**Qualifications**
* Proficient with Microsoft Office suite
* Self-starter that thrives in remote office environment
* Travel Requirement: Ability to travel 50% or more of the time, including weekend travel as needed, and occassional over night to assist other team members in their markets
* Some automotive industry experience preferred as this position will be calling on automotive repair shops.
**Education / Experience**
* Bachelor's degree in business, automotive technology or a related field preferred
* 3+ years of applicable experience
* Automotive industry experience a plus
Dorman Products, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer; we value a combination of ideas, perspectives and cultures. EEO/AA Employer M/F/D/V.
Candidates must pass a background check and drug test, as applicable for the role.