Commercial Bus Sales
About The Position
Midwest Transit Equipment is seeking a personable, motivated Commercial Bus Sales Representative to grow sales throughout Northern Illinois. The role focuses on developing customer relationships, identifying new business, understanding customers’ commercial transportation needs, and recommending suitable vehicle solutions. The representative manages the sales process from initial contact through closing and follow-up, and represents the company at customer meetings, industry events, and other sales activities. The role requires travel at least 50% of the time throughout the assigned territory and work from a home office when not traveling. Midwest Transit Equipment has operated for over 50 years and emphasizes honesty, integrity, quality vehicles, exceptional service, and affordable prices. The company maintains thousands of vehicles at eight locations in five states and has over 300 employees. It is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free workplace.
Requirements
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- A personable, self-motivated, and results-oriented approach.
- Previous sales experience, preferably in commercial vehicles, transportation, automotive, or a related industry.
- Ability to build relationships and develop new business.
- Comfort working independently in a home-based environment.
- Strong computer skills, particularly with MS Office and Sales Force.
- Willingness and ability to travel at least 50% within the territory.
Nice To Haves
- Prior bus sales or commercial bus experience is a plus but not required.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with customers throughout the assigned territory.
- Identify new sales opportunities and generate business within the market.
- Meet with customers and prospects to understand their transportation needs and recommend appropriate solutions.
- Represent the company professionally at customer meetings, industry events, and other sales activities.
- Manage the sales process from initial contact through closing and customer follow-up.
- Travel at least 50% throughout the assigned territory to meet with customers and prospects.
- Work from a home office when not traveling.
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance
- Company-paid life insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Holiday pay
- Paid time off
- Career growth
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
