Model Maker jobs in New Orleans, LA

Overview:

Join our dynamic sales team as a Bus Sales Representative! In this role, you'll achieve maximum sales profitability, growth, and account penetration within an assigned territory and/or market segment. You'll effectively sell our products and related services, personally contacting and securing new business accounts and customers.

Model 1 Commercial Vehicles is seeking a driven and dynamic Commercial Business Development Manager to join our team! In this role, you will be responsible for promoting and selling our commercial/specialty vehicles within a designated geographic territory. Your primary objective will be to achieve sales targets, build strong customer relationships, and contribute to the company’s growth.

Who is Model 1, formerly known as Creative Bus Sales?

Since we got our start in 1980, Model 1 Commercial Vehicles has grown to become the nation’s largest dealership, representing more than 20 top manufacturers across the U.S. And we did it all by listening to and investing in customers like you. Customers who want more than a dealer. Customers who want a partner in creative solutions to the challenges you face today, and visionary thinking for what’s next.

It’s the strength of our relationships – both with customers and manufacturers – that allows us to keep a finger on the pulse of what you need and what’s possible to not just source but create together. Whether it’s custom-built vehicles or alternative fuel and electric vehicle (EV) options, you’ll have a partner from challenge all the way through solution and beyond.

Our Core Values:

• Solving Problems: Trust what you know. Work together to find solutions. See every angle and figure it out.
• Setting the Tone: Establish the mood that puts others at ease. Be the person that you’d want to interact with – approachable and transparent.
• Drive Forward: Keep your eyes up to see what’s ahead. Imagine better methods. Seize opportunities. Move the business and the market, meaningfully.
• Find Balance: Match your energy at work to your energy with family, friends, and community. Decide and align your priorities. Pour into yourself and those around you.
• Own It: Take the extra step. Fix issues when they come up. Care from start to finish. Do the right thing, every time.

• Establish, develop, and maintain business relationships with current and prospective customers in the assigned territory/market segment to generate new business for our products/services.
• Conduct telephone calls and in-person visits and presentations to existing and prospective customers.
• Develop clear and effective written proposals/quotations for current and prospective customers.
• Coordinate sales efforts with marketing, sales management, accounting, logistics, and technical service groups.
• Create and manage a customer value plan for existing customers, highlighting profile, share, and value opportunities.
• Plan and organize personal sales strategy to maximize the return on time investment for the territory/segment.
• Provide management with oral and written reports on customer needs, problems, interests, competitive activities, and potential for new products and services.
• Stay up to date with product applications, technical services, market conditions, competitive activities, advertising, and promotional trends.
• Participate in trade shows and conventions.

• 3-5 years of experience in sales; industry experience is a plus.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and the ability to determine solutions for customers.
• Results-oriented with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite applications and contact management software.
• Valid driver’s license.
• If you are a motivated sales professional with a passion for customer service and a track record of success, we invite you to apply and join our team!

Physical Requirements:

• Must have the ability to sit and stand for extended periods and move around an office environment that may require movement in small areas.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, and lift a minimum of 25 lbs.
• May be required to climb stairs when necessary.

Join Model 1 Commercial Vehicles and become an integral part of our successful and growing team. If you are a motivated sales professional with a passion for the commercial vehicle industry, we invite you to apply today!