Overview
Business Development – New & Used Trucks role at Midwest Peterbilt Group. The role will be trained under the mentorship of the Director of Sales and other dealership personnel assigned to mentor specific functions / disciplines.
Responsibilities
- Complete the MPG training curriculum within 12 months.
- Complete TMI within 12 months.
- Attend all MPG, Peterbilt, and third party training classes as assigned.
- Study truck and equipment specifications to improve knowledge of product performance and application.
- Assist with MPG marketing activities.
- Gather market data and conduct research.
- Develop market plan and account plan for area / accounts that will fall under the candidate's responsibility going forward.
- Develop customer relationships.
- Develop customer presentations.
- Collaborate with fellow employees and suppliers.
- Follow up on all details pertaining to orders and transaction paperwork.
- Secure customer commitments.
- Produce "walk around" marketing videos for all used trucks.
- Produce "walk around" marketing videos for new trucks.
- Work with marketing to post trucks on publication websites, print media and other promotions.
- Attend sales and training meetings.
- Attend industry events / open houses / golf outings.
- Maintain professional appearance.
- Other tasks as assigned.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Qualifications
Education Prefer four year college degree.Computer Skills Moderate to intermediate computer skills with fundamental computer operations, spreadsheets, word processing, database, e-mail, and CRM software.Language Skills The ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, legal documents, and government regulations. The ability to write reports and business correspondence. The ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from customers and the general public.Mathematical Skills The ability to perform basic math as well as calculating figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, percentages, statistics, area, circumference, and volume. The ability to apply concepts of basic algebra.Reasoning Ability The ability to give full attention to what other people are saying, understand points, ask questions as appropriate, and know when to speak.Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Must have a valid CDL driver's license or be able to attain a CDL within six months of hire and meet insurability requirements with the Company's insurance provider.Travel Three days per week should be allotted for contacting new and established customers to follow up on appointments that were previously scheduled.J-18808-Ljbffr