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PBE Outside Sales Representative

LKQ · Milwaukee, WI · Full time

Posted Oct 1, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about a time you won an account away from a competitor.

What they are checking: Whether they have real experience closing new business, which is the main goal of this role.

Tell me about a time you lost a sale. What did you learn?

What they are checking: Whether they reflect on losses and adjust their approach rather than blaming circumstances.

What would you do

You'd grow paint, body and equipment sales in Milwaukee. How would you identify the best prospects among collision shops?

What they are checking: Whether they can target customer segments by size and need rather than calling every shop randomly.

How would you make a sales presentation to a body shop owner who is happy with their current paint supplier?

What they are checking: Whether they can find a real pain point and offer value instead of leading only on price.

How do you protect gross margin when a customer pushes hard on price?

What they are checking: Whether they can sell value and hold margin, since the role is measured on both sales and gross margin.

How would you get existing customers to start ordering online?

What they are checking: Whether they can help customers change habits by showing them how online ordering saves them time.

How do you plan your week across new prospects and existing accounts?

What they are checking: Whether they manage their territory with a plan, balancing hunting new business with keeping current customers.

About the work

What do you know about automotive refinish paint and body shop supplies?

What they are checking: Whether they have product knowledge or a plan to build it, since shops expect a rep who understands their work.

How do you provide product support and training to keep an account loyal?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that post-sale support is what keeps accounts from leaving.

How do you track your calls, prospects and account activity?

What they are checking: Whether they keep accurate records, which the posting requires and which makes follow-up possible.

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The full job description

As published by LKQ.

Join the LKQ Family! We're looking for motivated individuals to join our team at LKQ Corporation. With opportunities for growth, competitive benefits, and a supportive work environment, LKQ is the place to be. Apply now and take the first step toward a rewarding career! Pay - Salary + commission Responsible for the sale and post-sales support of all PB&E product line with a high quality customer service within a designated market. The main objective of this position is to grow our PB&E sales through the acquisition of new accounts, retention of existing accounts and support of all sales promotions. Essential Job Duties • Ensure that proper use of Health, Safety and Equipment practices are adhered to. • Provide basic product support and training to all assigned accounts to promote customer retention. • Identify potential prospects by targeted customer segment. • Prospect, sell and close new customer at a level necessary to meet annual sales budgets and gross margin targets. • Make sales presentations to prospective and existing customers. • Promote and develop customer online ordering acceptance. • Manage all information needed to prepare proposals and or agreements related to PB&E product sales. • Maintain accurate customer call and support activity records for all assigned accounts and prospect. • Be familiar with LKQ \ Keystone product literature and be able to convey product information and availability to customers • Develop and maintain relationship with key LKQ vendors. • Support the collection efforts of past due balances as required. • Assume other duties as assigned. Supervisory Responsibilities • Not responsible for supervising employees. Minimum Requirements Education & Experience • High School Diploma/GED. • 3+ years experience with sales and sales negotiations. Preferred Requirements • Bachelor's degree or some college coursework. • 3+ years of sales experience, preferably in the automotive segment. • Knowledge in Auto industry a plus. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rates, ratios, and percentages and to draw and interpret graphs. • Frequent use of Outlook, Word, Excel, graphics, etc. Ability to create, maintain and incorporate functions into Word documents, Excel spreadsheets, databases, and Powerpoint presentations to support business objectives. • Regularly uses moderately complex oral and written skills. May train others in functional areas, interact with others and make presentations to department or middle management. • Problems encountered are routine, somewhat repetitive and generally solved by following clear directions and procedures. • Decisions generally affect own job or assigned functional area. • Results are defined; sets personal own goals and determines how to achieve results with few or no guidelines to follow; supervisor/manager provides broad guidance and overall direction. • Handle multiple tasks or projects simultaneously with moderate complexity. Essential Physical Demands/Work Environment • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to drive a vehicle most of the time. • Must be able to sit and drive for extended periods of time (up to 12 hours at a time); use hands to operate machinery. • May need to stand, walk, push, pull, squat, bend, reach, climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, or crouch for extended periods of time. • Frequent exposure to contaminants such as fuel or exhaust. May occasionally wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as needed. • May need to work in cramped spaces that could require getting into awkward positions. • May be exposed to extreme temperatures, extreme lighting, and high noise levels. • Daily travel will be required by drivers making deliveries and extensive overnight travel may be required • Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. • Some positions in this classification may involve operating a motor vehicle for work-related duties. Employees assigned driving responsibilities must meet all applicable eligibility and safety requirements. Benefits: • Health/Dental/Vision Insurance • Paid Time Off • Paid Parental Leave • Fertility Coverage • 401k with Generous Company Match • Company Paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability • Short-Term Disability • Employee Assistance Program • Tuition Reimbursement • Employee Discounts • PNC Daily Pay Option Join us for an exciting career journey with positive, driven individuals.

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