Used Truck Sales Manager

Murphy-Hoffman Company; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

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

Job summary

Murphy-Hoffman Company in Des Moines is looking for a Used Truck Sales Manager to oversee the Used Truck Department. Responsibilities include directing sales activities, developing marketing programs, and evaluating department performance to meet company objectives.

The ideal candidate must possess strong people skills, a knowledge of the wholesale/retail market, and be willing to travel. Competitive salary and benefits offered, including medical insurance and 401k options.

Qualifications

• Must be willing to travel.
• Strong work ethics are essential.
• Sales and management training is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Directs all activities of the Used Truck Department in achieving sales goals.
• Develops a sales and marketing program based on market conditions.
• Evaluates performance against established targets.
• Controls used truck inventory and appraises for resale conditions.
• Develops and trains sales personnel.
• Maintains relations with outside dealers and auction companies.

Skills

Knowledge of the wholesale/retail market

Sales and management training

People skills

Strong work ethics

Company/Team minded

Education

CDL preferred

Job description

Job Details

Job Title: Used Truck Sales Manager

Business Function: Management

Branch Name: MHC Kenworth-Des Moines

Date: 04-17-2026

Address: 4111 Delaware Avenue

City: Des Moines

State: IA

Job Overview & Essential Functions

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 Used Truck Sales Manager. The role of the Used Truck Sales Manager plans and directs the used truck marketing activities of the branch or branches assigned. Plans, organizes, directs, and controls the efforts of used truck sales and maintenance personnel in the accomplishment of company objective.

• Directs and coordinates all activities of the Used Truck Department at branch or branches assigned in accomplishing objectives and defined sales goals.
• Develops a sales and marketing program to achieve specific sales and net profit target based on current market conditions.
• Evaluates Used Truck Department performance against established targets and standards and takes appropriate action as necessary. Appraises performance of used truck sales personnel against established standards and targets.
• Controls used truck inventory turns and gross profit, through analyzation of market potential for used trucks both retail and wholesale; appraises used trucks for resale as to reconditioning requirements for retail or wholesale.
• Develops and trains Used Truck Department sales personnel to ensure objectives are met; assists in selling efforts where necessary.
• Establishes and maintains satisfactory relations with outside wholesalers, dealers, and auction companies.
• Maintains understanding and acceptance within all other departments throughout the branch or branches.
• 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

• Knowledge of the wholesale/retail market.
• Sales and management training.
• People skills a must.
• Must be willing to travel.
• Must possess strong work ethics.
• Must be Company/Team minded.
• CDL preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• 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