It’s your time, make it matter.

At Peterson, we partner with our customers to build the future. For over 85 years, our peoples’ work has shaped the communities where we live, where we raise our families, and where we thrive. Peterson’s legacy permeates every aspect of our communities. From roads and bridges, back-up power at hospitals, fire-fighting, concerts and moving goods; we are everywhere you look. At Peterson, you don’t just have a career, you have a purpose.

Our family-oriented environment is built on safety, winning, growth, and professional achievement. Hiring and developing exceptional people is critical to our continued success. We have high standards for a good reason: our people represent Peterson, our family, our brand, and our values.

You have high expectations too. You are exceptionally motivated, have outstanding skills, and want your work to matter.  Peterson offers competitive wages, generous benefits, and promotional opportunities at a family-owned and operated business. It’s time to use your skills and passion to do work that matters!

Job Description

Peterson Trucks has the immediate need for an experienced New and Used Bus Sales Representative based at one of our Oregon locations including; Portland, Salem, Albany, Eugene or Redmond.

SUMMARY

The New and Used Bus Sales Representative will solicit commercial bus sales business from assigned accounts and/or through personal and phone contacts. Maintains close liaison and frequent communications with customers and works to develop new business. Coordinates and cooperates with several departments to accomplish job.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

The following reflects management’s definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign or reassign the functions to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Job functions include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Understand and meet the customers’ specific needs, maintaining customer satisfaction by growing and promoting business relations with existing and new accounts.
• Develop and present sales proposals, bids and request for proposals (RFPs) for customers.
• Have current product knowledge on features and benefits of all truck offerings.
• Manage interdepartmental activities throughout the sales process.
• Maintain and apply current knowledge of financing options to assist customers with securing the purchase of new and used equipment.
• Coordinate service work with the service department.
• Continually gather information on local competition and prevalent industry and business climate within the region; communicate information to management and others as needed.
• Participate in Sales Blitzes, open house, and sales programs
• Attend and participate in strategic sales meetings.
• Attend and participate in business/trade events that impact business unit.
• Up to 10% of time will be spent in overnight travel.
• Operate company or personal vehicle as needed.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

• Maintain and submit necessary paperwork and reports in a timely and complete manner, such as sales calls and expense reports, etc.
• Document and inform the Sales Manager of potential process improvements.
• Cooperate, communicate, and work closely with sales and other personnel.
• Respectfully takes direction from supervisor/ manager.

            QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, safely and in alignment with Peterson’s core values. 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.

• An understanding of the new and used Diesel truck market, service and parts operation.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's Degree from a fully accredited college in Business or other closely related field; and a minimum of three years of directly related experience in selling or managing in the medium/heavy duty commercial truck or construction equipment industry, preferably in a heavy industrial environment; or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Must possess and maintain valid driver’s license with a clean driving record. Must be able to obtain a class A or B commercial driver license, and DOT medical card within a year of hire date.

This description describes only the general nature and level of work encompassed by this job. This description is not a comprehensive listing of all responsibilities, duties, and skills of employees at this level. Peterson is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer.

Peterson Trucks, Inc. is committed to equal employment opportunity and affirmative action. Minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. A drug screen and background check is required.