Job Description

Are you looking for an opportunity to join an industry leader with a strong foundation of success? Kenworth Sales Company was recently awarded the 2020 Dealer of the Year award and after 75 years of consistent excellence, we are still growing! We have recently joined forces with Truck Enterprises, Inc. and now span 10 states across the country and boast 31 locations with over 1200 employees. We have exciting career opportunities available today in most of our locations. We are always looking for highly motivated individuals with a passion for helping our customers build the kind of success that Kenworth knows so well. 

JOB SUMMARY

The primary function of the Outside Parts Sales Representative is to solicit parts sales from new and established customers in sales territories established by management.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Solicits sales of trucks parts marketed by the Company, to customers located within assigned territories. Maintains market penetration as required by Outside District Parts Manager and Branch Parts Manager. 
2. Completes all necessary paperwork for submission of parts orders and/or purchases. Assist purchasing clerk with necessary documentation for special orders.
3. Assists customer with any problems which may arise in connection with the sale of the parts, including returns and warranties.
4. Maintains courteous and continuing relations with customer base and working knowledge of customers' base industries and equipment needs.
5. Promotes the sale of Kenworth trucks and service. Facilitates communications between customer and these other departments.
6. Maintains a superior level of knowledge and expertise in the trucking industry in general and Kenworth Trucks in particular. Attends such training courses and seminars as required by Parts Manager. 
7. Assist Parts Manager with year end inventory, and other miscellaneous tasks as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS

This position involves both sedentary and other work. For part of the shift, employee will work at a desk in an office setting, doing paperwork, typing, filing, and key entry on a Video Display Terminal. Extensive telephone and correspondence work required on a daily basis. For part of the shift, employee will stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach, moving about the dealership facility to communicate with managers, employees, and customers. Lifting of at least 50 lbs. without assistance on a daily basis will be required. Employee will travel by car extensively within and outside the State on a daily basis. Will be exposed to noise, dust, exhaust fumes, and a variety of other hazardous and nonhazardous materials.

QUALIFICATIONS

Ability to read and comprehend English instructions and information. 
High school diploma or the equivalent. 
3 years sales experience in truck parts preferred. 
Valid Driver’s License in good standing. 
Ability to use computer systems, ten-key calculator, microfiche, and read vendor catalogs. 
Excellent organization and communication skills.
Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred but not required. 

BENEFITS

We offer a full benefits package with retirement and paid life insurance. Also includes vacation time, sick days and paid holidays.

Kenworth Sales Company is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Job Tags

Work at office, Shift work,

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