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# Parts Sales Representative at GILLIG 

- **Company:** GILLIG 
- **Location:** Hayward, CA
- **Posted:** 2026-07-06
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-08
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/gillig/jobs/8036930

## Job description

As the leading transit bus manufacturer in the United States, GILLIG buses play a critical role in the environmental and social initiatives in communities across our nation.  GILLIG is on the forefront in the transition to zero-emission vehicles and has an unmatched reputation in the industry for quality, reliability, durability, service, and support.  From initial design through final assembly, each GILLIG bus is designed and built in Livermore, CA.

***This role is located at our Hayward, CA location***

## WHY GILLIG

- Leader in environmentally friendly mobility solutions including battery electric, hybrid electric, near-zero CNG and clean diesel transit buses
- Renowned for its inclusive team/family-oriented culture
- Stable, successful, and growing organization – a Bay Area business for over 132 years!
- Flexible schedules (*depending on project needs)
- Excellent compensation including company paid medical premiums, generous retirement plan and other comprehensive benefits

## ABOUT THE ROLE

As the Parts Sales Representative you are responsible for facilitating customer needs and requests in a way that is informative, productive and efficient. You will utilize knowledge of the parts, the bus and internal resources to help identify parts needed and to inform the customer.  You manage customer accounts within an assigned territory working with the Regional Sales Managers.  You will exhibit technical knowledge of the customers’ buses.  You will report to the Supervisor, Parts Sales.

You will develop good working relationships with customers by:

- Responding to customer communications in a timely manner - typically same day
- Researching correct parts with customers & factory
- Resolving customer complaints and return requests professionally and in a timely matter
- Following orders through processing to ensure timely shipment
- Updating customers regarding status of products ordered and backordered
- Sell parts to meet or exceed established goal
- Manage, price and respond to customer bid requests
- Analyze sales mix to Identify opportunities in order increase sales with assigned customers
- Establish and maintain appropriate files and records for customer purchase orders and contracts
- Other duties, as assigned

## BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- Bachelor’s Degree in business related field or equivalent years of experience
- Minimum 3 years of sales experience, and/or vehicle parts experience
- Must have strong computer skills (Proficient in Excel, creating worksheets, manipulating data & using formulas)
- Sales experience; experience in opportunity qualification, pre-call planning, call control, account development and time management
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills

## WORK ENVIRONMENT

- Ability to lift 25 lbs.
- Prolonged periods of sitting/standing at a desk and working on a computer
- Regularly required to sit, stand, and walk and occasionally kneel or squat
- The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
- Limited travel required (1-2 times a year)
- Standard start time: 6:30am (negotiable)
- Must be able to navigate manufacturing environment, comfortable around heavy machinery, tools, etc.
- Must be able to wear Personal Protective Equipment, (i.e., safety glasses, bump caps, hearing protection, etc.)

## EXPECTED COMPENSATION

$75,000 - $110,000/annual salary + bonus + premium benefits

Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job classification, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if a candidate receives an offer of employment.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

GILLIG is committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace that values and respects the unique talents, experiences, and perspectives of our employees and the people we serve. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

GILLIG is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer.

## About GILLIG 

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: GILLIG designs, builds, and supports the safest and most reliable heavy-duty transit buses in the United States, with a growing focus on zero-emission electric and hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles.
- **Entity Type**: Private (family-owned since 1890; no external venture funding)
- **Headquarters**: Livermore, California, USA
- **Founded**: 1890
- **Founders**: Jacob Gillig

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Heavy-duty transit bus manufacturing (diesel, CNG, battery electric, hydrogen fuel cell)
- **Target customers**: Public transit agencies, municipal transportation authorities (B2G / B2B)
- **Mission**: “To design, build, and support the safest and most reliable transit buses in the United States. Our products help reduce congestion, contribute to a cleaner environment, and provide mobility to all.” [gillig.com](https://www.gillig.com/about-us/)
- **Vision**: “To improve quality of life through transformative mass transit solutions.”

## Products & Services
- **Battery Electric Bus (BEB)**: Third-generation zero-emission bus that earned the highest-ever Altoona score for zero-emission buses; introduced in 2018. [gillig.com](https://www.gillig.com/about-us/)
- **Hydrogen Fuel Cell Bus**: Zero-emission bus launched in 2024, advancing sustainable transit. [gillig.com](https://www.gillig.com/about-us/)
- **Low Floor Bus**: Modern accessible transit bus available with CNG, diesel, and hybrid propulsion; known for fuel efficiency (best MPG record at Altoona for CNG variant). [gillig.com](https://www.gillig.com/about-us/)
- **Phantom Bus** (historical): Durable, customer-driven design that became a favorite in the industry. [gillig.com](https://www.gillig.com/about-us/)

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available (private company)
- **Key Metric**: Over 130 years of continuous operation; family-owned by three American families since 1890
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: No external investors (privately held); key customer relationships with transit agencies across the U.S.
- **Growth Signals**:
  - Introduced zero-emission battery electric bus (2018) and hydrogen fuel cell bus (2024)
  - Moved to a state-of-the-art, purpose-built facility in Livermore with expanded production capabilities
  - Opened a Colorado Technical Center (CTC) in Loveland, CO for R&D
  - Installed a 7,800-panel rooftop solar system (3 MW) that offsets 40% of facility electricity use

## Competitive Advantages
- **American-built heritage**: Over 130 years of continuous manufacturing in the U.S.; buses are designed, built, and supported domestically.
- **Family ownership stability**: Owned by the same three families since 1890, ensuring long-term strategic focus without shareholder pressure.
- **Zero-emission leadership**: Proven battery electric and hydrogen fuel cell buses with industry-leading Altoona test scores.
- **Integrated sustainability**: Solar-powered manufacturing, employee EV charging stations, and green manufacturing practices (recycled water, returnable packaging).

## Strategic Focus
- **Sustainability**: Accelerating the transition to zero-emission transit with battery electric and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles.
- **Innovation**: Expanding R&D capabilities (Colorado Technical Center) and developing next-generation transit technologies (e.g., cybersecurity, OTA updates).
- **Operational excellence**: Investing in green manufacturing and facility upgrades to reduce environmental impact while increasing production capacity.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture & values**: Family-oriented, safety-first, quality-driven, and community-focused (GILLIG Cares program supports local non-profits, STEM education, veterans, and first responders). [gillig.com](https://www.gillig.com/careers/)
- **Benefits**: 100% employer-paid platinum health premiums for employees and dependents; extremely generous retirement contributions with no matching required; competitive compensation; paid time off and company holidays. [gillig.com](https://www.gillig.com/careers/)
- **Work environment**: On-site roles in Livermore, CA and Loveland, CO; some remote positions (e.g., Field Service Representative). Team-building events (golf tournaments, cornhole, car shows, holiday luncheons, bi-annual open house). [gillig.com](https://www.gillig.com/careers/)
- **Sustainability perks**: Free EV charging stations for employees; solar-powered facility; green initiatives.
- **Career development**: Professional and hands-on learning opportunities across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and more. [gillig.com](https://www.gillig.com/careers/)

## Sources
1. [gillig.com - Careers](https://www.gillig.com/careers/)
2. [gillig.com - About Us](https://www.gillig.com/about-us/)
3. [job-boards.greenhouse.io - GILLIG Jobs](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/gillig)
4. [gillig.com - Homepage](https://www.gillig.com/)
5. [linkedin.com - GILLIG LLC](https://www.linkedin.com/company/gillig-llc)

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