About this role
Salesman
Summary:
As a Salesman at our company, you will be responsible for overseeing client relationships and ensuring
their heavy-duty truck, trailer and equipment needs are met with efficiency and reliability. This role
involves coordinating with clients to tailor solutions that optimize their operations, while also managing
contracts and addressing any service issues promptly. You will need a deep understanding of the heavyduty truck market, we provide expert advice to help clients make informed decisions. This role also
collaborate with our maintenance team to ensure our customer service is top notch. Our goal is to deliver
exceptional service and maintain our reputation as the leading provider in the industry.
Essential Duties
• Develop comprehensive target lists within the assigned territory and aggressively pursue
creditworthy prospects.
• Initiate contact with new prospects through email campaigns, telemarketing, networking, and cold
calls.
• Establish and expand sales within the established territory
• Formulate tailored recommendations and specifications for potential clients.
• Craft and present compelling sales proposals for all product lines, including Trucks, Trailer and
equipment.
• Maintain ongoing responsibility for providing exceptional customer service to clients.
• Submit required reports, such as Weekly Plans and Sales Call Summaries, to the Sales Manager.
• Engage in extensive local and statewide travel to meet with clients and prospects.
• Complete account contracts and handle all associated paperwork efficiently.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the sales team and company objectives.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree or 3-5 years of related experience in Heavy Duty Truck or Trailers
• Comfortable with cold call solicitation
• Must be resourceful and results oriented
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, effective time management and strong
analytical skills are a must
• Familiar with heavy truck specifications including legal, performance, and application criteria
are a plus
• Maintain a Valid Driver's License and ability to pass our insurance requirements
• Detail oriented, organized, determined, ambitious and a team player
• Must have strong work ethic and commitment to extra hours when needed
Work Environment:
This position requires the use of office equipment and to sit/drive in a vehicle for extended periods.
In addition, the position requires extensive local state travel. Potentially as much as 100% office time
in the beginning and/or 100% travel time in the beginning. Ultimately equaling out at 10% Office
90% Outside Sales once training is completed It is the policy of Kenworth of Louisiana, LLC to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all
persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability,
race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic
information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other
characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Kenworth of Louisiana, LLC will
provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
Benefits
401K, Health, Vision, Dental, PTO Program and MORE!!!