Job opening - Sales Associate/Product Consultant @ Apex Race Parts

**Eddy@ApexRaceParts** · 02-22-2013, 01:51 AM

Apex Race Parts is a growing company that produces high performance wheels and wheel accessories. We are deeply involved in motor racing and high performance driving. APEX is looking for a highly motivated Sales Associate/Product Consultant. If you are passionate about customer service, cars and driving, and the performance automotive industry then this is the job for you.

This position will be responsible for developing/processing sales and communicating the benefits of APEX products to the public.

Responsibilities & Tasks:

Interact with retail and wholesale customers via the phone, email, forums, and in person
Provide extensive product and fitment recommendations unique to each user’s application
Process orders via our ecommerce system and Quickbooks
Upload and maintain product profiles on retail site
Interact with suppliers to order stock and special order items
Assist in creating and maintaining forum commercial/technical threads related to APEX products
Search out and answer APEX-specific and APEX-related questions on forums
interact with sales to create marketing material and organize promotions/events
Offer customer service and solutions to issues
Maintain internal fitment guides for product applications

Requirements:

A passion for BMWs, racing, and performance products
A strong understanding of wheel specifications and fitment variables
3-5 years sales/customer service experience; performance automotive preferred
Strong computer and typing skills (touch typist)
Ability to properly use Microsoft Office suite of applications
Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment, (answering phones, emails, private messages, online chat, online order entry and customer service)
Articulate, professional, and enthusiastic attitude
A high school diploma, college degree preferred

Preferred Skills:

In depth knowledge of all BMW Models and their related parts & accessories
Knowledge of performance parts and performance-oriented modifications for the following: Porsche, Subaru, Mustang, Corvette..
Knowledge of Internet forums, Facebook pages and blogs

What we offer:

Competitive salary, commissions and bonuses based on experience
Potential for telecommuting
Medical benefits
Sponsorships/subsidies for HPDE and autocross event registration fees
Employee discounts
Eligible for SEMA College Grant and loan forgiveness program

The Environment:

The Warehouse and office are 19,000 sq. ft.
Professional photo booth for car and product photography
Professional office
Car lift and tools to work on your car

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This is a full time position that may require occasional weekends for shows and events.

If you’re a serious car enthusiast that loves to be around performance parts, racecars, and to be actively involved in the automotive community, then this is the job for you. We offer benefits and unique programs, plus the opportunity for promotions as we continue to quickly expand and fill higher level job openings.

Please include a cover letter explaining why you would be a good fit for this position. We will not consider candidates unless this is included.

Send resumes in MS Word or PDF format to apexjobopenings (AT) gmail (DOT) com.
Do not contact us directly by phone or PM. All applicants must apply via email.

About APEX Race Parts

Located in Livermore, CA, APEX Race Parts produces and distributes high-quality performance wheels and wheel accessories for BMWs. We are a growing company focused on high performance products designed to meet the demands of motorsports applications and the serious car enthusiast.

APEX is growing rapidly and expanding beyond support for BMWs into other European and Domestic makes. Driving this expansion is our emphasis on technical expertise and customer support.