Truck Sales Representative
Summary
Title:Truck Sales Representative
ID:3289
Job Type:Full-Time
Location:Salt Lake City, UT
Openings:1
Description

The world learned just how essential the trucking industry is over the last few years! Come be a part of our success and the valuable impact the trucking industry has on our economy!
Enjoy a fast-paced work environment, interactive role with team members and customers along with many opportunities for growth among our 25 locations in the West and 8 locations in the East. 

Full rich benefit package including medical, dental and vision and paid life ins as well as a 401K with an aggressive match, vacation and holiday pay.

Due to federally mandated DOT regulations, Kenworth Sales is a drug-free workplace. Any offer of employment will be contingent on passing a pre-employment drug screening.


Truck Sales Representative Job Summary

The primary function of the Truck Salesperson is to solicit and assist customers in the ordering and purchasing of trucks.

 

Truck Sales Representative Duties and Responsibilities 

1. Solicits sales of new and used trucks marketed by the Company to customers located within assigned territories.  Maintains market penetration and territory calls as required by District Sales Manager.
2. Assists the customer in identifying what model and componentry will suit his/her needs.  Communicates with Truck Sales Manager on all Truck Sales.
3. Creates and submits a written proposal for new truck sales identifying model, componentry specification, build schedule and cost to customer for acceptance.  Coordinates all such bids with Truck Sales Manager prior to submission to customer.
4. Completes all necessary paperwork for submission of new truck orders to manufacturer.  Coordinates ordering process with Sales Coordinator. Submits sales and inventory movement through the Company’s computer operating system (Sales Point).
5. Proactively markets our internal F&I offerings as part of all new and used sales deals. 
6. Assists customer with any problems which may arise in connection with the sale of the equipment. Directs all other inquiries to the correct company personnel and follow up with customer to ensure proper follow through.
7. Maintains courteous and continuing relations with customer base and working knowledge of customer’s base industries and equipment needs.  Proactively maintains a territory call route to include: follow up, cold calls and general prospecting of new customers. 
8. Promotes the sale of Company parts and service.  Facilitates communications between customer and the other departments.
9. Maintains a superior level of knowledge and expertise in the trucking industry in general and Kenworth Trucks in particular.  Attends off-site training courses and seminars as required by supervisor. Maintains and keeps current on all online OEM supplied training paths as outlined by supervisor.
10. Sales Reports are to be filled out under direction of the District Sales Manager.
11. Truck Sales Person’s work day shall start and end physically present at the Dealership from 8:00am to 5:00pm.  Unless previously communicated to the District Manager.
12. All PTO is to be submitted and approved utilizing the Ultipro HR management system prior to taking days off. 
13. Other duties as assigned by the Sales Manager.

 

Truck Sales Representative​​​​​​​ Qualifications 

Ability to read and comprehend instructions and information. 
High school diploma or the equivalent. 
Broad knowledge of all types of new and used Class 7 and 8 trucks and their components. 
Familiarity with trucking industry, computer systems, current software and large data bases.
Must have previous successful sales experience in truck sales or similar industry. 
Valid Commercial Driver’s License will be required and good driving record. 
Professional personal appearance. 
Excellent communication and supervisory skills.


WORKING CONDITIONS

The Truck Salesperson works both indoors and out, moving about the dealership facility and lot to communicate with the dealer, managers, employees and customers.  Excellent English communications skills required.  S/he must bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach and feel.  Will be exposed to noise, vibration, dust, paint and other hazardous and non-hazardous materials.  Must also spend extensive periods of time at a desk, reviewing detailed computer printouts, inputting data on Video Display Monitor. Salesperson must travel in a vehicle to customer locations across the assigned sales district which may require overnight stays and extensive driving.


BENEFITS

We offer a full benefits package with retirement and paid life insurance. Also includes vacation time, sick days and paid holidays.


Kenworth Sales Company is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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