★ NOW HIRING: Used Truck Salesperson
At Hunter Truck, our people are the driving force behind our success. As one of
the largest Peterbilt dealer groups in the country, we combine the resources and
opportunities of a growing organization with a culture where people are
empowered to make an impact. With twenty-eight locations across Pennsylvania,
New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, and West Virginia, we offer the
scale, support, and career opportunities to help you take your career to the
next level.
Why join our sales team?
* Most of our salespeople began their careers with little to no experience — if
you're ready to learn, we're ready to teach!
* The average tenure on our team is 14 years — we give our people all the tools
they need to succeed long term.
* Many of our top performers have been with us for over 30 years.
* Supportive, family-owned company that values integrity, teamwork, and
customer service.
If you’re driven and passionate about people, this is your opportunity to join a
company where careers are BILT to last, and your potential is truly valued.
POSITION AT A GLANCE
Location: Buffalo, NY
Position Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Address: 2370 Walden Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14225
Pay: $60,000 to $80,000 starting base salary – Based on experience
SUMMARY
The primary responsibility of a salesperson is to meet established sales goals
for used truck sales, through selling to existing customers and prospecting for
new customers. This role is heavily focused on phone-based communication,
requiring a high volume of outbound calls to generate leads, build
relationships, and close sales. The ideal candidate will have strong customer
service and sales skills, knowledge of trucks and their features, and experience
in using CRM tools.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
* Initiate and conduct a high volume of cold and follow up calls daily, to
generate leads and build a customer base.
* Assist customers in selecting a truck by asking questions and listening
carefully to their responses to satisfy their transportation needs.
* Capture valuable customer information and exchanges, driving sales
opportunities, using the company provided CRM.
* Understands the terminology of the truck business and keeps abreast of
changes in product technology, incoming inventory, features, accessories,
etc.
* Maintain an owner follow-up system that encourages repeat and referral
business and contributes to customer satisfaction.
* Submit all closed deals, in addition to accurate and complete paperwork
(insurance information, trade title, etc.), to the finance and the insurance
manager
* Ensures sold trucks are ready for customer delivery (i.e., units are clean,
fueled and operational) prior to customer arrival.
* Conducts truck delivery ensuring that the customer understands the vehicle's
operating features, warranty, and paperwork.
* Writes complete sales orders and processes paperwork in accordance with
established dealership policies.
* Introduces customers to parts and service department personnel to emphasize
to them the quality and efficiency of service repairs and maintenance
available in the dealership's service department.
* Provide follow-up on all post-delivery and special request items, to ensure
that all customer expectations are met.
* Make sales calls with self-provided dependable transportation. Maintain
reliable transportation to facilitate on-the-road travel to meet with
prospects and clients.
* Offer and coordinate test-drives to all prospective customers. Follow
dealership procedure to obtain proper prospect identification, prior to
test-drive.
* Satisfies the transportation needs of used-truck purchasers by explaining
full product performance, application and benefits to customers.
* Maintains up-to-date knowledge and adheres to all federal, state, and local
laws governing retail used truck sales.
* Utilize and maintain up-to-date knowledge of the used truck inventory.
* Provide used sales manager with opportunity to meet every customer.
* Attend product and sales training courses and meetings as requested by
management.
* Perform per unit pre-sale and post-sale inspection.
* Adhere to and promote all existing health and safety policies in the
workplace to reinforce the Hunter culture of a safe work environment
* Maintain a professional business appearance at all times.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each
essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative
of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may
be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); Bachelor’s Degree
(preferred): and one to two years of sales experience and/or training as an
individual sales contributor; or equivalent combination of education and
experience preferred. Basic computer knowledge required.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and
maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; ability to write routine
reports and correspondence; ability to speak effectively before groups of
customers or employees of organization. Bilingual abilities are a plus.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using
whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; ability to compute rate, ratio,
and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in
situations where only limited standardization exists; ability to interpret a
variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Valid Driver's License required; must meet company insurability standards
Commercial Driver’s License required must meet company insurability standards
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
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.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to
stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel,
crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or
move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include
close vision, distance vision, color vision, and peripheral vision.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those
an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to
perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the
employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne
particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
WHY WORK WITH US
► Your hard work earns real rewards with competitive pay and bonus opportunities
► Comprehensive benefits package to keep you and your family covered — including
medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), and a variety of
optional supplemental benefits
► 401(k) with company match because your future matters
► Competitive paid time off and paid holidays to support work-life balance
► Company-paid training, mentorship, and career advancement opportunities to
help you grow professionally
► A supportive, team-first culture where your contributions are recognized and
valued
► Stability you can count on with a family-owned company trusted since 1938
► Employee assistance programs and wellness resources designed to support you
both on and off the job
READY TO APPLY?
If you want a role where you're valued, supported, and able to grow, this is it.
Apply today and take the next step in your career.
Hunter Truck is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are
committed to building an inclusive workplace for all employees.