Our client is a family-owned commercial tire and lubricant distributor that has kept hardworking Midwest fleets rolling for more than 75 years. They are specialists in commercial fleet maintenance, premium tires and retreads, and bulk oil and lubricants. If you are motivated, high energy, and driven to deliver great customer service, our client has a sales career waiting for you.As an Outside Sales Representative, you will sell truck tires, mechanical services, and value-added lubricants to the trucking industry in the Columbus, Ohio market. You will run your own territory, build relationships, and grow the business. This is an outside, field-based role based in the Columbus metro area.What you will do to succeed:Spend about 95 percent of your time in your sales territory, building relationships and selling tires, lubricants, and related products and services.Develop accounts, prospect, and make sales calls in the commercial, fleet, and industrial sectors (about 15 to 20 calls per day).Follow a sales route with a two-week rotation across your accounts.Work closely with Inside Sales and Customer Service to keep the sales process accurate.Grow your territory profitably and hit your targets.Generate leads, set appointments, and do what it takes to grow sales.Track your sales pipeline in the CRM.Help set credit terms and work through collection issues when they come up.Keep accurate customer files on all accounts.Keep learning through product training and manufacturer classes.Grow each key account relationship from order-taker to trusted business partner.RequirementsEssentialAt least 3 years of tire sales experience. Commercial truck tire (B2B) experience is what our client is looking for.You must be based in the Columbus, Ohio metro area.A valid driver's license and a clean driving record.You must have your own vehicle. The company provides a monthly travel allowance.Comfortable with outside, territory-based selling and a high daily call volume.Able to start with no non-compete agreement that would block you from selling commercial tires in the Columbus market. Any existing agreement must be disclosed up front.Note: Retail or consumer tire experience on its own is not a fit. Work at big-box stores or retail tire shops (for example, Costco, Walmart, or a retail tire chain) is business-to-consumer. Our client needs commercial, business-to-business tire experience.PreferredSome college.Commercial truck tire (B2B) experience specifically.Existing relationships with fleets or commercial accounts in central Ohio.Familiarity with CRM tools.Non-compete: Candidates must disclose any existing non-compete agreement up front. Our client reviews and clears any non-compete before interviews.Commercial truck tire (B2B) experience is the core requirement. Retail experience alone is a disqualifier.This role requires your own vehicle. A monthly allowance is provided.BenefitsGenerous base pay with commission - OTE: $90,000 to $110,000+Field-based in the Columbus, Ohio metro area.About 95% of your time is spent in your territory.You supply your own vehicle. The company pays a monthly travel allowance.Must live in the Columbus market.Medical, dental, and vision insurance.401(k) with company match.Paid time off.Monthly travel expense allowance.Financial fitness programs and wellness programs.Access to a company success coach.Sales and product training program.Mentorship program.Career advancement opportunities.Keller is a recruitment agency that provides services to clients ranging from startups and non profits to multinational corporations. Keller emphasizes ethical search processes, attentive candidate care, and leadership placements that support long-term client outcomes.To learn more about the firm and about our candidate services - please visithttps://www.kellerexecutivesearch.com/executive-recruitment-headhunters-columbus-ohio/Equal Employment Opportunity and Non-Discrimination PolicyEqual Employment Opportunity Statement: Both Keller Executive Search and our clients are Equal Opportunity Employers. For all positions, whether with Keller Executive Search or our clients, qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, skin color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.Commitment to Diversity: Keller Executive Search and its clients are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where all individuals are valued and respected.Reasonable Accommodations: Both Keller Executive Search and our clients are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and pregnant individuals. We engage in an interactive process to determine effective, reasonable accommodations.Compensation Information: For client positions, compensation information is available in the job post. If not provided, it will be shared during the interview process in accordance with applicable laws. When required by law, salary ranges will be included in job postings. Actual salary may depend on skills, experience, and comparison to current employees in similar roles. Salary ranges may vary based on role and location.Compliance with Laws: Both Keller Executive Search and our clients comply with federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all employment terms and conditions, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.Workplace Harassment: Both Keller Executive Search and our clients expressly prohibit any form of workplace harassment based on race, skin color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.E-Verify Participation: Keller Executive Search and/or our clients may participate in E-Verify. Information about E-Verify participation will be provided during the application process where applicable.Privacy and Pay Equity:California Residents: For more information about the categories of personal information we collect for recruiting and employment purposes, please review our Privacy Policy.Colorado, Nevada, New York City, California, and Washington Residents: Compensation information is available in the job post or will be provided during the interview process if not initially available.Both Keller Executive Search and our clients are committed to pay equity and conduct periodic pay equity analyses in accordance with applicable laws.State-Specific Information:Rhode Island: We do not request or require salary history from applicants.Connecticut: We provide wage range information upon request or before discussing compensation.New Jersey: We do not inquire about salary history unless voluntarily disclosed.Veteran Status: Both Keller Executive Search and our clients provide equal employment opportunities to veterans and comply with applicable state laws regarding veteran preference in employment. If you are a veteran, please inform us during the application process.Genetic Information: In accordance with federal and state laws, both Keller Executive Search and our clients do not discriminate based on genetic information. We do not request or require genetic information from applicants or employees, except as permitted by law.Local Laws: Both Keller Executive Search and our clients comply with all applicable local laws and ordinances regarding employment practices in the areas where we operate.Keller Executive Search and our clients may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the recruitment and candidate evaluation process. These tools are used exclusively to support human decision-making by helping to review and assess candidate qualifications and materials. AI is never used to automatically reject, disqualify, or make final hiring decisions about candidates. All AI-assisted evaluations are reviewed by experienced recruitment professionals, and all hiring decisions are made by qualified human recruiters. Our use of AI is designed to enhance fairness, consistency, and efficiency while maintaining our commitment to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination principles.Note: This job posting may be for a position with Keller Executive Search or one of our clients. The specific employer will be identified during the application and interview process. Employment laws and requirements may vary depending on the employer and location.
Our client is a family-owned commercial tire and lubricant distributor that has kept hardworking Midwest fleets rolling for more than 75 years. They are specialists in commercial fleet maintenance, premium tires and retreads, and bulk oil and lubricants. If you are motivated, high energy, and driven to deliver great customer service, our client has a sales career waiting for you.
As an Outside Sales Representative, you will sell truck tires, mechanical services, and value-added lubricants to the trucking industry in the Columbus, Ohio market. You will run your own territory, build relationships, and grow the business. This is an outside, field-based role based in the Columbus metro area.
What you will do to succeed:
- Spend about 95 percent of your time in your sales territory, building relationships and selling tires, lubricants, and related products and services.
- Develop accounts, prospect, and make sales calls in the commercial, fleet, and industrial sectors (about 15 to 20 calls per day).
- Follow a sales route with a two-week rotation across your accounts.
- Work closely with Inside Sales and Customer Service to keep the sales process accurate.
- Grow your territory profitably and hit your targets.
- Generate leads, set appointments, and do what it takes to grow sales.
- Track your sales pipeline in the CRM.
- Help set credit terms and work through collection issues when they come up.
- Keep accurate customer files on all accounts.
- Keep learning through product training and manufacturer classes.
- Grow each key account relationship from order-taker to trusted business partner.
Requirements
Essential
- At least 3 years of tire sales experience. Commercial truck tire (B2B) experience is what our client is looking for.
- You must be based in the Columbus, Ohio metro area.
- A valid driver's license and a clean driving record.
- You must have your own vehicle. The company provides a monthly travel allowance.
- Comfortable with outside, territory-based selling and a high daily call volume.
- Able to start with no non-compete agreement that would block you from selling commercial tires in the Columbus market. Any existing agreement must be disclosed up front.
Note: Retail or consumer tire experience on its own is not a fit. Work at big-box stores or retail tire shops (for example, Costco, Walmart, or a retail tire chain) is business-to-consumer. Our client needs commercial, business-to-business tire experience.
Preferred
- Some college.
- Commercial truck tire (B2B) experience specifically.
- Existing relationships with fleets or commercial accounts in central Ohio.
- Familiarity with CRM tools.
Non-compete: Candidates must disclose any existing non-compete agreement up front. Our client reviews and clears any non-compete before interviews.
Commercial truck tire (B2B) experience is the core requirement. Retail experience alone is a disqualifier.
This role requires your own vehicle. A monthly allowance is provided.
Benefits
- Generous base pay with commission - OTE: $90,000 to $110,000+
- Field-based in the Columbus, Ohio metro area.
- About 95% of your time is spent in your territory.
- You supply your own vehicle. The company pays a monthly travel allowance.
- Must live in the Columbus market.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Paid time off.
- Monthly travel expense allowance.
- Financial fitness programs and wellness programs.
- Access to a company success coach.
- Sales and product training program.
- Mentorship program.
- Career advancement opportunities.
Keller is a recruitment agency that provides services to clients ranging from startups and non profits to multinational corporations. Keller emphasizes ethical search processes, attentive candidate care, and leadership placements that support long-term client outcomes.
To learn more about the firm and about our candidate services - please visit
https://www.kellerexecutivesearch.com/executive-recruitment-headhunters-columbus-ohio/
Equal Employment Opportunity and Non-Discrimination Policy
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: Both Keller Executive Search and our clients are Equal Opportunity Employers. For all positions, whether with Keller Executive Search or our clients, qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, skin color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.
Commitment to Diversity: Keller Executive Search and its clients are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where all individuals are valued and respected.
Reasonable Accommodations: Both Keller Executive Search and our clients are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and pregnant individuals. We engage in an interactive process to determine effective, reasonable accommodations.
Compensation Information: For client positions, compensation information is available in the job post. If not provided, it will be shared during the interview process in accordance with applicable laws. When required by law, salary ranges will be included in job postings. Actual salary may depend on skills, experience, and comparison to current employees in similar roles. Salary ranges may vary based on role and location.
Compliance with Laws: Both Keller Executive Search and our clients comply with federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all employment terms and conditions, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Workplace Harassment: Both Keller Executive Search and our clients expressly prohibit any form of workplace harassment based on race, skin color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.
E-Verify Participation: Keller Executive Search and/or our clients may participate in E-Verify. Information about E-Verify participation will be provided during the application process where applicable.
Privacy and Pay Equity:
- California Residents: For more information about the categories of personal information we collect for recruiting and employment purposes, please review our Privacy Policy.
- Colorado, Nevada, New York City, California, and Washington Residents: Compensation information is available in the job post or will be provided during the interview process if not initially available.
- Both Keller Executive Search and our clients are committed to pay equity and conduct periodic pay equity analyses in accordance with applicable laws.
State-Specific Information:
- Rhode Island: We do not request or require salary history from applicants.
- Connecticut: We provide wage range information upon request or before discussing compensation.
- New Jersey: We do not inquire about salary history unless voluntarily disclosed.
Veteran Status: Both Keller Executive Search and our clients provide equal employment opportunities to veterans and comply with applicable state laws regarding veteran preference in employment. If you are a veteran, please inform us during the application process.
Genetic Information: In accordance with federal and state laws, both Keller Executive Search and our clients do not discriminate based on genetic information. We do not request or require genetic information from applicants or employees, except as permitted by law.
Local Laws: Both Keller Executive Search and our clients comply with all applicable local laws and ordinances regarding employment practices in the areas where we operate.
Keller Executive Search and our clients may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the recruitment and candidate evaluation process. These tools are used exclusively to support human decision-making by helping to review and assess candidate qualifications and materials. AI is never used to automatically reject, disqualify, or make final hiring decisions about candidates. All AI-assisted evaluations are reviewed by experienced recruitment professionals, and all hiring decisions are made by qualified human recruiters. Our use of AI is designed to enhance fairness, consistency, and efficiency while maintaining our commitment to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination principles.
Note: This job posting may be for a position with Keller Executive Search or one of our clients. The specific employer will be identified during the application and interview process. Employment laws and requirements may vary depending on the employer and location.
Keller Executive Search International is a global executive search that recruits senior leaders for prominent brands and organizations. We offer full-spectrum services, such as Executive Search, Board Services, CEO Succession Planning, Executive Assessment, Business Culture Review, and Corporate Handover.
Keller Executive Search International is a global executive search that recruits senior leaders for prominent brands and organizations. We offer full-spectrum services, such as Executive Search, Board Services, CEO Succession Planning, Executive Assessment, Business Culture Review, and Corporate Handover.
