New Truck Salesperson

MHC; Rock Island (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Prescription Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

401k and Profit Sharing

Flexible Spending Account

Internal Promotion Opportunities

On the Job Training

Job summary

Murphy-Hoffman Company, LLC (MHC) is seeking a Truck Salesperson in Illinois to sell new and used trucks by engaging with existing customers and developing new prospects in the assigned territory. The role requires knowledge of the company’s services, products, and marketing methods, with an emphasis on direct sales and customer relationship development.

The position emphasizes strong communication, organization, and a proactive sales approach, with safety considerations noted.

Qualifications

• Broad knowledge of company services, products and marketing techniques.
• Product knowledge is essential for sales success.
• Direct truck sales or related sales experience preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills required.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• High energy level and a positive attitude are important.
• CDL is required.
• Employee benefits include Medical, Dental and Prescription Insurance, Disability and Life Insurance, and retirement plans.

Responsibilities

• Calls on prospective customers and assigned accounts within territory.
• Maintains customer contacts and stays informed on market trends.
• Identifies and profiles prospective customers and develops sales strategy.
• Works floor duties as assigned and coordinates with parts/service teams.
• Promotes company services to customers and handles referrals to other departments.
• Keeps records and reports on all sales activities.
• Keeps departments informed on customer needs and market developments.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Broad product knowledge

Direct truck sales experience

Verbal and written communication

Organizational skills

High energy & positive attitude

CDL required

Job description

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.
• Medical, Dental and Prescription Insurance
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off program
• 401k and Profit Sharing with Employer Match
• Flexible Spending Account
• Internal Promotion Opportunities
• On the Job Training

About Us

MHC is an expansion of the original company, Ozark Kenworth, Inc. Ozark Kenworth started in Springfield, Missouri, in January 1975. Opening for business without a Parts or Service department and only three employees in a temporary facility. From there, the company grew and expanded. MHC is now a multi-state network of full-service diesel truck dealerships, leasing and rental operations, transport refrigeration locations, and a finance company which offers a complete array of finance and insurance services. We believe in fostering an environment that helps employees realize their full potential – a place where you can grow as a person and a professional. Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled