What are the responsibilities and job description for the Truck Sales Representative position at Kenworth Sales Company (East)?
Bring your skills to the 2020 Kenworth Dealer of the Year! Kenworth Sales Company, a 37-location Kenworth and Isuzu truck dealership group, is looking for a Truck Sales Representative to join our Harrisonburg, VA team.
** Due to federally mandated DOT regulations, Kenworth Sales Company is a drug-free workplace. Any offer of employment will be contingent on passing a pre-employment drug screening.
JOB SUMMARY:
The primary function of the Truck Sales Representative is to solicit and assist customers in the ordering and purchasing of trucks.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Solicits sales of new trucks marketed by the Company, to customers located within assigned territories. Maintains market penetration as required by Sales Manager or GM.
- Assists the customer in identifying what model and components will suit his/her needs. Coordinates with Truck Sales Manager or GM on all Truck Sales.
- Creates and submits a written proposal for new truck sales identifying model, component specification, build schedule and cost to customer for acceptance. Coordinates all such bids with Truck Sales Manager and/or GM to assure accuracy.
- Completes all necessary paperwork for submission of new truck orders to manufacturer. Coordinates ordering process with Sales Coordinator.
- Assists Finance & Insurance department in completing all paperwork necessary for closing of sale, including payment documentation, licensing, and titling. Coordinates closing with Finance Manager.
- Assists customer with any problems which may arise in connection with the sale of the equipment.
- Maintains courteous and continuing relations with customer base and working knowledge of customers' base industries and equipment needs.
- Promotes the sale of Company parts and service. Facilitates communications between customer and these other departments.
- Maintains a superior level of knowledge and expertise in the trucking industry in general and Kenworth Trucks in particular. Attends such training courses and seminars as required by Corporate Sales Director.
- Outside Sales Reports are to be filled out completely and turned in daily by 5:00 pm, to Truck Sales Manager or GM.
- Truck Salesperson’s workday shall always start and end physically present at the Dealership. Unless previously approved by Truck Sales Manager or GM.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Ability to read, write, and comprehend English instructions and information
- High school diploma or the equivalent
- Excellent communication, organization, and supervisory skills
- Broad knowledge of all types of new and used Class 7 and 8 trucks and their components
- Familiarity with trucking Industry, computer systems, ten-key calculator, and large data bases
- Valid Commercial Driver's License and good driving record required
- Professional personal appearance
BENEFITS:
- Kenworth Sales Company promotes a progressive environment with an emphasis on teamwork, customer service, training and personal development.
- Stability – Company is financially strong with an established base of customers and is well-positioned for continued expansion.
- History of Excellence – Work for an award-winning dealership with a reputation for unsurpassed quality and customer service.
- Excellent compensation and benefits package including comprehensive Health and Dental insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) with FLEX Card, Group Life Insurance, Short Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, Corporate Holidays, Paid Vacation and Personal Leave, 401(k) plan with company match, and Voluntary Supplemental Insurance plans.
Veterans are encouraged to apply!
About the company:
Kenworth Sales Company is a family of companies based in Salt Lake City, Utah of over 37 dealerships in the Intermountain West and Mid-Atlantic regions.
An Equal Opportunity employer, Smoke Free/Drug Free Facility. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to the individual's race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, status as a military veteran or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.