Job Details

Job Title
New Truck Salesman
Business Function
Sales
Branch Name
MHC Kenworth-Quad Cities
Date
11-22-2024
Address
3600 78th Avenue West
City
Rock Island
State
IL

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 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.

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
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program
  • 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. 
 
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