S&S Firestone, Inc. is one of the largest independent tire distributors in the U.S., with over 1 million square feet of inventory. S&S Tire has over 550 employees across 10 Southeastern states, with the business focusing in three business sectors: wholesale, commercial, and retread. We are looking to add an Account Manager to our Shreveport Region, Sales Team.

The primary objective and responsibility of the Account Manager will be the attainment of annual sales and profit objectives in the given territory. The Account Manager will be responsible for overall sales of a given territory and the customers represented thereof. Responsibilities include calling on customers in the territory to provide assistance on program numbers, products, and generic industry information, along with business functions such as adjustment and warranty claims, supply chain needs, and collections if necessary. Desired applicants must be self-driven, available to travel, detail-specific, and able to provide a quality level of customer service. Reports directly to the Regional Sales Manager

Job Duties:

• Manage multiple accounts, ensuring that a high level of customer retention and satisfaction is maintained
• Engage with multiple customers on a daily basis by reaching out to new clients, and by developing campaigns for maintaining customer loyalty
• Implement strategies for retaining customers requesting to terminate or downgrade their account
• Record changes to customer accounts, update service packages, add accounts, and remove accounts as needed
• Other duties as requested

Endless Opportunities

S&S Firestone, Inc. has big plans for the future, just like you. We understand that it takes preparation and hard work to get there. So, we offer challenging purpose, ownership of your role, great teams, and tools to build your capability. In our performance-based setting, you can take your career in exciting new directions - and as far as you want to go.

• Salary + Commission Structure (Base Salary of $60,000 + Commission)
• Auto Allowance
• Company Cell Phone
• Fuel Credit Card
• Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• 401K with Company Match
• Paid Vacation

Benefits:

• 401(k) + 401(k) matching
• Dental Insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Job Type: Full-time
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay
• Commission pay

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Drug-Free Workplace

About S&S Tire: S&S Firestone, Inc, headquartered in Lexington, KY, has grown to one of the largest independent tire dealerships in the country. S&S currently operates 18 full-service commercial locations, 12 wholesale distribution centers, and 3 Bandag retread facilities across 10 Southeastern states. The company employs more than 550 people and operates a fleet of over 300 service and delivery vehicles. In 2019, S&S Tire celebrated its 45th year in business and has consistently been recognized by both Modern Tire Dealer and Tire Business magazines as a leader in the industry. To see more about S&S Tire visit their website at www.sstire.com.Job Type: Full-time

• Preferred - 4-year college degree
• Minimum 2 years experience in sales
• Excellent written/verbal communication and strategic thinking skills
• Excellent computer literacy
• Outgoing/comfortable in social settings personality

Experience:

• Account management: 1 year (Preferred)
• Tire sales: 2 years (Preferred)

Required travel:

• 75% (Preferred)

Work Location:

• Shreveport, LA
• On the road
• Occasionally overnights for travel