Job description

If you’re a driven automotive aftermarket sales professional, with a consistent history generating and managing new business, this may be the position for you.

As an Outside Cognito sale rep you will be responsible for new dealer acquisition, top line sales production, relationship management and customer retention.

The successful candidate will be an effective hunter and relationship builder capable of consistently adding new resellers to our existing book of business.

Core Responsibilities:

Add new dealer accounts and establish a consistent closing rate for opening orders and reorder sales:

• Continuously hunt for established aftermarket truck and UTV up-fitters in hot market areas, who are prime for taking on the Cognito product line.
• Cultivate new dealers who fit within Cognito’s growth plan, while maintaining a high level of integrity and organization as you build your sales pipeline.
• Most importantly, be able to close deals, grow volume and keep customers satisfied.

Internal Reporting, KPIs & Goal Setting:

• You will work directly with the sales management team to set growth and revenue targets and to achieve established performance metrics and goals.

Requirements:

• Strong connections in the passenger truck and UTV up-fitting dealer markets preferred; at least 2-3 years of experience with executing on the full sales cycle for an established automotive aftermarket brand/distributor.
• Self-starting, high performer that doesn’t need anyone to tell them how to stay on the gas.  
• Get-it-done sales producer with the ability to find new markets and revenue growth opportunities on your own, where others lose their confidence.
• Knowledgeable about aftermarket truck suspension products and/or can learn fast on the job.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong organization and attention to details.
• Possess a valid driver's license and reliable vehicle, and willing to travel for client sales meetings and dealer support.
• 2+ years relevant CRM experience, record keeping and reporting preferred.

Compensation: Competitive base plus commission and benefits package.

About Cognito Motorsports, Inc.

Cognito Motorsports Inc. is a leading manufacturer of aftermarket steering, suspension chassis, and accessory upgrades, with over 17 years of market presence. Cognito specializes in manufacturing and marketing innovative OE replacement and high-performance component upgrades for passenger trucks, SUVs and UTVs, in addition to distributing through a network of WD, dealer and online retail sales companies.

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