New Truck Salesperson

Murphy-Hoffman Company, LLC is North America’s largest Kenworth truck dealership group and leasing group. As MHC continues to grow, we have an opening for a Truck Salesperson - Illinois. This position sells new and used trucks by interacting with established customers and developing new prospects within an assigned territory.  Position requires a broad knowledge of the Company’s services, products and marketing techniques. 

• Calls on prospective customers and assigned accounts within assigned territory. 
• Maintains contacts with customers in relation to their requirements; keeps current on market and customer trends. 
• Identifies and profiles prospective customers, develops and applies strategy necessary to obtain orders. 
• Works floor duty as assigned. 
• Makes company services available to customers. 
• Refers complaints and leads to proper department managers of the Company. 
• Reports on competitive activity. 
• Keeps informed on new products and other general information of interest to customers that will assist in sales efforts. 
• Keeps records and makes reports on all phases of activities. 
• Coordinates efforts with outside parts and service sales personnel to achieve full market penetration. 
• Keeps all departments informed on customer needs. 
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

SAFETY-SENSITIVE

This position has been designated as a safety-sensitive position.  Any person performing the position while under the influence of marijuana or any other illegal drug may constitute a threat to health or safety or in which a lapse of attention could result in injury, illness, or death, including without limitation a position that includes the operating, repairing, maintaining, or monitoring of heavy equipment, machinery, aircraft, motorized watercraft, or motor vehicles or handling of hazardous materials and/or waste as part of the job duties.

Qualifications

• Broad knowledge of Company’s services, products and marketing techniques. 
• Product knowledge. 
• Direct sales or truck sales experience preferred. 
• Strong verbal and written communication skills. 
• Good organizational and time management skills. 
• High energy level and positive attitude. 
• CDL required.