Sales Apprentice - Bus

Davey Coach Bus Sales; Sedaila (CO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive sales firm in Sedaila seeks a motivated individual to assist in daily sales activities while gaining knowledge about their products and processes. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s Degree and must obtain a Colorado Commercial Driver’s License. Responsibilities include clerical work, maintaining sales systems, and preparing for tradeshows, all aimed at transitioning into a retail sales representative role. Strong engineering background, attention to detail, and self-starter attributes will contribute to success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Must have or be capable of obtaining a Colorado Commercial Driver’s License, Class C.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs is necessary.
• Attention to detail is a requirement.
• Being a self-starter is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily sales activities and learn about products.
• Work closely with the sales manager to complete sales processes.
• Maintain CRM and DMS systems and assist with local deliveries.
• Prepare items for tradeshows.

Job description

The purpose of this position is to assist with daily sales activities while learning about our products, sales process, and company culture. This will be achieved by working closely with the sales manager and other departments to efficiently complete all steps of the sales process. The aim of this position is to learn the skills and knowledge needed to successfully transition into a full-time retail sales rep position.

Bachelor’s Degree required. Must also have (or be capable of obtaining) a Colorado Commercial Driver’s License, Class C with passenger and air brake endorsements. Operation of Microsoft Office programs and Microsoft Office are imperative. Our industry is complex, and the ability to absorb and develop product knowledge is crucial to success. Having an attention for detail is a requirement. Being a self-starter is also a benefit.

This position will work closely with the retail sales manager and sales administrators to learn and assist with daily sales responsibilities. This may include clerical work, maintaining our CRM and DMS systems, preparing items for tradeshows and assisting with local deliveries. This position is designed to expose the employee to as many aspects of Davey Coach as possible in preparation of them becoming a sales rep. Typical hours are 8:00am-5:00pm, Monday-Friday. Some travel to our California and Indiana locations may be required as well as attending conferences across the country which could mean weekend travel (maybe once or twice per year). It takes a patient of person, with a strong engineering background to be successful at sales, and the purpose of this position is to get you in shape to thrive in the retail sales world.

Physical Demands / Work Environment:

• Working conditions are normal for a fast-paced office work environment. On-site work is expected.
• Occasionally working in an automotive mechanical environment.
• Mid-level stress.
• Requires sitting for long periods of time (frequently).
• Requires periodic walking primarily on a level surface throughout the workday.
• Requires reaching continually throughout the workday (mouse, keyboard, telephone).
• May include lifting up to 50 pounds for files on a regular basis. Proper lifting techniques required.
• Setting up tradeshow booths (table cloths, banners, brochures, giveaways, etc.).

Material and Equipment Directly Used:

• Personal computer with Microsoft Office software applications.
• Mouse and keyboard.
• Software applications including diagramming, project management, and configuration tools.
• Telephone headset (occasionally).
• Facsimile (occasionally).
• Multi-line telephone with voice mail.
• Copy machine and printer.
• Driving Vehicles. Our equipment must be driven to be shown.