Job Details
Job Title New Truck Salesperson Business Function Sales Branch Name MHC Kenworth-Des Moines Date 07-30-2025 Address 4111 Delaware Avenue City Des Moines State IAJob 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. The Truck Salesperson 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
- On the Job Training
