What are the responsibilities and job description for the Outside Truck Sales position at Sun State International Trucks?
Sun State is currently seeking an experienced Outside Truck Sales who will be responsible for the sale of new and used trucks. Candidates must possess strong negotiation skills, successful closure rates, and excellent customer service.
Required Education, Licenses, and Skills:
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Minimum 2 years of retail experience in truck (preferably International brand), automotive, leasing, trailers, allied bodies, construction, or agriculture. )
- Experience retailing heavy-duty trucks; preferred
- Knowledge of trailer specifications for sales quotes
- Strong negotiation skills
- Valid Driver’s License with driving record that adheres to company standard
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to efficiently manage time and prioritize tasks with minimal direction
Truck Sales Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Identify potential clients and opportunities to improve sales performance
- Meet and exceed sales goals for new and used trucks within department guidelines
- Coordinate activities related to each truck sale; including cost management, specifications, quality control, and delivery
- Build and maintain successful relationships with customers
- Make outbound calls and personal visits to potential customers in assigned areas
- Address customer requests in a timely and professional manner
- Remain informed of vendors’ current products and offers
- Sales Territory will encompass the Tampa Bay and the surrounding areas
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- The physical activity level for this position is sedentary to light (performing non-strenuous activities). While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands and fingers, talk, hear or see and occasionally, stoop, crouch and kneel.
- The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
- The employee must have manual dexterity sufficient to work with hands and fingers
- Visual requirements include, close vision and ability to adjust focus
- Well lighted, heated and/or air-conditioned indoor office setting with adequate ventilation