Salesman

Kenworth Louisiana; Hammond (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kenworth Louisiana is seeking a Truck Salesman to grow our business in Hammond, LA. You will build relationships, identify customer needs, and convert inquiries into orders while representing heavy- and medium-duty trucks.

The role involves travel to customer sites, delivering trucks, and explaining warranties and service policies. Strong sales drive and valid license required for success.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of sales experience to meet monthly goals.
• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year accredited institution or equivalent experience.
• Valid driver’s license required for travel to customers.

Responsibilities

• Sells medium- and heavy-duty trucks to new and existing customers.
• Assists customers in selecting and ordering trucks by asking questions and listening.
• Closes new- and used-truck deals and writes accurate sales orders.
• Delivers trucks and explains warranty and service policies.
• Maintains follow-up with customers and develops new accounts.

Skills

Sales experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree (B.S.)

Job description

Truck Salesman

Summary

The Truck Salesman will be responsible for developing new sales accounts and achieving monthly sales goals.

Essential Duties

• Sells medium- and heavy-duty trucks
• Assists customers in selecting/ordering trucks by asking questions and listening to their responses
• Understands and complies with federal, state, and local regulations that affect the sale of new and used medium- and heavy-duty vehicles
• Meets or exceeds objectives for new- and/or used-truck deliveries established by the dealership
• Uses all reasonable methods of prospecting for new- and used-truck customers daily, either by telephone or by making calls to individuals and businesses outside the dealership
• Prepares sales report and shares with Sales Manager; listing who was called, what units were quoted, and units available for sale
• Provides follow up and ongoing service to existing customers
• Offers service to all walk-in and call-in customers on assigned floor days
• Demonstrates new and used trucks to customers (may include test drives)
• Closes new- and used-truck deals
• Writes complete and accurate sales orders, secures deposits, and processes paperwork in accordance with established dealership policies
• Prepares purchaser statements
• Delivers new trucks, explaining new-truck warranty and service policies
• Attends sales and training meetings
• Studies truck and equipment specifications to improve knowledge of product performance and application continually
• Appraises used trucks when necessary
• Collects accurate and complete financial data on customers when necessary
• Maintains professional appearance
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• At least two (2) years of experience in sales, preferably in automotive, industrial or relatable fields
• Bachelor's Degree (B.S.) from an accredited four-year institution or equivalent experience
• Valid Driver's License Required

Work Environment

This position may require the employee to drive to other customers' locations for extended periods of time.

EEO Statement

It is the policy of Kenworth of Louisiana, LLC to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Kenworth of Louisiana, LLC will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.