Commercial Van / Sprinter Outside Sales Representative
Mercedes-Benz of Knoxville is hiring motivated Outside Sales Representatives to generate new local business by selling Sprinter vans. The role involves building and maintaining strong client relationships, understanding customer needs, and providing appropriate solutions. Candidates should have strong customer satisfaction skills, outside sales experience, and be self‑motivated and driven.
Job Description
Conduct outside sales visits and presentations to potential customers, maintain existing customer relationships, provide exceptional customer service, negotiate and close deals, utilize upselling techniques to increase sales revenue, assist customers with product selection, process sales orders accurately and efficiently, maintain inventory control, collaborate with internal sales teams, attend trade shows and events, and ensure a positive customer experience.
Benefits
- Industry-leading pay plan with potential $85,000 - $150,000+ annual income
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability insurance
- Company-paid $25,000 basic life insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Paid holidays and paid time off
- Employee discounts on products, services, and vehicle purchase plans
- 5-day work week
- TextCare
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Potential advancement to certified technician
Responsibilities
- Conduct outside sales visits and presentations to potential customers
- Build and maintain relationships with existing customers
- Provide exceptional customer service and support
- Negotiate and close deals
- Utilize upselling techniques to increase sales revenue
- Assist customers with product selection and provide product knowledge
- Process sales orders accurately and efficiently
- Maintain inventory control and ensure stock levels are sufficient
- Collaborate with the sales team to achieve sales targets
- Provide sales support by attending trade shows and events
- Ensure customer has a positive experience
Requirements
- Previous experience in sales, preferably in a dealership or automotive industry
- General commercial van/fleet/sprinter knowledge preferred
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- Team‑oriented, flexible, and focused on maintaining a high level of customer service
- Working knowledge of shop equipment
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
- Good work ethic and self‑motivatedMust be authorized to work in the U.S.
- Applicants must pass pre‑employment screening
- We are a Drug‑Free Workplace
EEO Statement
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.