Used Truck Salesperson - Pacific, WA

Overview

Gordon Truck Centers, Inc. is currently seeking a qualified Used Truck Salesperson for our Pacific, WA Freightliner Northwest & SelecTrucks of Seattle location.

As a Used Truck Salesperson you will be the first impression of GTC to our used truck customer base. This position is responsible for greeting customers and initiating dialogue to determine their equipment needs. Bilingual candidate strongly desired.

Ideal candidate will have proven track record in heavy-duty truck sales, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and a customer-focused mindset. Responsibilities will include prospecting new clients, understanding their needs, presenting our truck inventory, negotiation deals and ensuring customer satisfaction throughout the sale process.  

Helping customers satisfy their transportation needs since 1986, GTC is an expanded network of 19 dealerships doing business as Gordon Truck Centers, Freightliner Northwest, Western Star Northwest, TrailerCraft, Western Mountain Bus and Freightliner of Hawaii. As a full-service Freightliner, Western Star, Wilson Trailer dealership family, GTC can sell, finance, insure and service commercial trucks for medium and heavy-duty applications.

We are the premier Dealership Family in the Pacific Northwest and we build our team with the best employees. The expertise and efficiency of our team delivers first class service to our customers, safely and reliably and we offer a variety of career opportunities across our dealership network. We're looking for qualified applicants who are interested in joining the best Freightliner dealership in the Northwest! Click to learn more about GTC.

Responsibilities

Job Summary

· Greet and initiate dialogue with prospective customers.

· Promoting and selling of heavy duty and medium duty used trucks.

· Maintain and prepare accurate documentation in reports, quoting and communication related to sales.

· Excellent presentation skills and ability to close

· Make recommendations based on customer needs.

· Answer questions regarding the equipment.

· Follow up with customers regarding status of sale, documents, repairs, parts on order, etc.

· Applied knowledge of all phases of services performed with a dealership.

· Ability to demonstrate use of equipment.

· Develop and maintain knowledge of product lines.

· Promote other businesses of the organization (parts, service and body shop)

· Coordinate with the Finance Manager, Sales Manager and service department on your customer’s behalf.

· Communicate directly and effectively with co-workers, peers and shop management. Problem solve as a team

· Develop and grow position.

· Other duties assigned as business requires.

Qualifications

Job Requirements

Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

Other: Must have valid driver’s license and insurable.

Experience: 5 years of tractor sales experience desired. Minimum of 3 years sales experience.

Skills: CDL License desired, Awareness of all regulations pertaining to the trucking industry. Verbal and written Communication, General PC and Conflict Resolution skills. Must be energetic, professional and safety minded at all times. Excellent communication both verbal and written, listening skills. Good customer service skills. Ability to prioritize and multi-task. Able to work with minimal supervision and direction. Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

Job Conditions

Physical: Must be able to be able to physically navigate around a powered tractor unit. Be able to access air lines, cat walk, engine compartment and interior of truck as needed.

Environmental: Outdoor and indoor contingent on customer’s needs.

Other: Ability to operate equipment proficiently to allow effective presentation, and maintain display of inventory.

Annual Compensation: $80-125k comprised of base salary plus commission

GTC General Benefits Description 

Gordon Truck Centers, Inc. (GTC) provides a healthcare plan that covers medical, dental, vision and prescription benefits for eligible employees as well as a basic group term life insurance policy and employee assistance program. Eligible employees can enroll in our company Health Savings Account (HSA). Employees can contribute up to 60% of their pre-tax earnings to 401k and the company will match dollar for dollar of your contributions up to 3% of your income for qualifying employees. Tuition reimbursement and profit sharing are available for hired applicants. Employees also receive paid vacation, personal time off (PTO) and six (6) paid holidays. More information can be found at https://www.gordontruckcenters.com/benefits.

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities, or working conditions associated with the position.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

All offers of employment are made contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check.  A motor vehicle records check is also required for positions with driving responsibilities.

E-Verify Program

Gordon Truck Centers, Inc. uses the E-Verify program, which confirms employment authorization of all newly hired employees and most existing employees through an electronic database maintained by the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security. For new hires, the E-Verify process is completed in conjunction with the Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification on or before the first day of work. E-Verify is not used as a tool to pre-screen candidates. For up-to-date information on E-Verify, go to www.uscis.gov and click on 'E-Verify' located near the bottom of the page.