Our client is seeking a Commercial Outside Tire Sales Representative to join its Detroit team. This is a full-time, permanent, field-based outside sales role focused on selling commercial truck tires, mechanical services, lubricants, and related fleet solutions to trucking companies, commercial fleets, and industrial customers.In this role, you will own and grow a defined sales territory, spending approximately 95% of your time in the field building relationships, developing accounts, prospecting for new business, and completing 15 to 20 sales calls per day.Responsibilities include:Manage and grow a commercial sales territory in the Detroit market.Sell commercial truck tires, retreads, mechanical services, lubricants, and related fleet solutions.Prospect for new business across trucking, fleet, commercial, and industrial accounts.Build relationships with fleet owners, maintenance managers, purchasing teams, and other key decision-makers.Maintain a consistent field sales schedule, including regular account development and order-taking calls.Follow a structured sales itinerary and maintain a regular rotation across assigned accounts.Grow existing customer relationships from transactional order-taking into trusted business partnerships.Work closely with Inside Sales, Customer Service, and support teams to ensure accurate order processing and customer satisfaction.Track sales activity, opportunities, pipeline progress, and follow-up through CRM.Maintain accurate customer files, account notes, and sales records.Assist with credit terms and collection issues when needed.Participate in product training and continue building knowledge of tires, lubricants, and fleet services.Profitably grow territory revenue, customer retention, and market share.Requirements3+ years of tire sales experience required.Strong tire sales knowledge is essential.Experience selling to commercial, fleet, trucking, industrial, or related B2B customers.High motivation to run and grow your own sales territory.Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to thrive in an independent, field-based sales role.Ability to complete 15 to 20 sales calls per day.Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to become a trusted business partner to customers.Sharp critical thinking skills and the persuasiveness to close.Genuine sense of urgency and a service standard that stands out.Strong attention to detail.Drive to outwork the competition and a real appetite for learning.Ability to use CRM tools to track pipeline, sales progress, customer files, and follow-ups.Willingness to participate in product training, manufacturer partnerships, and manufacturer-sponsored classes.Some college preferred.Valid driver’s license and clean driving record required.Own reliable vehicle required. A monthly travel allowance is provided.BenefitsCompetitive pay.Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance.401(k) with company match.Financial fitness and wellness programs.Paid time off.Travel expense allowance.Access to the company Success Coach.Sales and product training program.Mentorship program.Clear 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 visitRecruiters and Headhunters Michigan: Top Executive Search, Recruitments, and Staffing FirmEqual Employment Opportunity and Non-Discrimination PolicyBoth Keller Executive Search and our clients are Equal Opportunity Employers. 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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. 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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 seeking a Commercial Outside Tire Sales Representative to join its Detroit team. This is a full-time, permanent, field-based outside sales role focused on selling commercial truck tires, mechanical services, lubricants, and related fleet solutions to trucking companies, commercial fleets, and industrial customers.
In this role, you will own and grow a defined sales territory, spending approximately 95% of your time in the field building relationships, developing accounts, prospecting for new business, and completing 15 to 20 sales calls per day.
Responsibilities include:
- Manage and grow a commercial sales territory in the Detroit market.
- Sell commercial truck tires, retreads, mechanical services, lubricants, and related fleet solutions.
- Prospect for new business across trucking, fleet, commercial, and industrial accounts.
- Build relationships with fleet owners, maintenance managers, purchasing teams, and other key decision-makers.
- Maintain a consistent field sales schedule, including regular account development and order-taking calls.
- Follow a structured sales itinerary and maintain a regular rotation across assigned accounts.
- Grow existing customer relationships from transactional order-taking into trusted business partnerships.
- Work closely with Inside Sales, Customer Service, and support teams to ensure accurate order processing and customer satisfaction.
- Track sales activity, opportunities, pipeline progress, and follow-up through CRM.
- Maintain accurate customer files, account notes, and sales records.
- Assist with credit terms and collection issues when needed.
- Participate in product training and continue building knowledge of tires, lubricants, and fleet services.
- Profitably grow territory revenue, customer retention, and market share.
Requirements
- 3+ years of tire sales experience required.
- Strong tire sales knowledge is essential.
- Experience selling to commercial, fleet, trucking, industrial, or related B2B customers.
- High motivation to run and grow your own sales territory.
- Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to thrive in an independent, field-based sales role.
- Ability to complete 15 to 20 sales calls per day.
- Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to become a trusted business partner to customers.
- Sharp critical thinking skills and the persuasiveness to close.
- Genuine sense of urgency and a service standard that stands out.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Drive to outwork the competition and a real appetite for learning.
- Ability to use CRM tools to track pipeline, sales progress, customer files, and follow-ups.
- Willingness to participate in product training, manufacturer partnerships, and manufacturer-sponsored classes.
- Some college preferred.
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving record required.
- Own reliable vehicle required. A monthly travel allowance is provided.
Benefits
- Competitive pay.
- Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Financial fitness and wellness programs.
- Paid time off.
- Travel expense allowance.
- Access to the company Success Coach.
- Sales and product training program.
- Mentorship program.
- Clear 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
Recruiters and Headhunters Michigan: Top Executive Search, Recruitments, and Staffing Firm
Equal Employment Opportunity and Non-Discrimination Policy
- 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.
