Toppers and Trailers Plus is seeking an energetic and detail oriented salesperson with some sales experience or the willingness to learn. Our sales people sell truck toppers and a wide variety of trailers, so a good working knowledge of these areas would be very helpful.

We have been in business since 1986 and currently have 2 locations. This position would be primarily at our Mankato location but would have the occasion of working at our other store and/or at offsite events. Training will be conducted at our Le Sueur store.

This is a full-time position, 8am – 5pm Monday-Friday during the summer and rotating Saturdays 9am – 3pm during the fall/winter.

Job Description

• Prepare sales orders for customers and title work with the state
• Develop relationships with our existing customers and vendors
• Maintain existing customers and solicit new customer accounts
• Learn product features and keep up with new products
• Prepare and present quotes to customers
• Maintain website with new units and ensure accuracy on our website
• Conduct periodic inventory counts on toppers and trailers
• Register units for warranty with manufactures
• Deliver and pick up trailers when needed

Qualifications

• Prefer 2 years of sales experience, ideally in retail setting
• Ability to get along with others
• Must possess skills of persuasion, negotiation, and motivation
• Ability to interpret and work from oral and written instructions
• Knowledge and ability to communicate effectively and courteously with vendors, co-workers and customers
• Must be willing to travel for training and pickup/delivery of trailers (preferred)
• Valid Driver’s License, Evidence of Insurability, and/or the ability to travel to required destinations
• Ability to perform basic math calculations
• Ability to remain calm and professional during peak periods of activity
• Sufficient computer skills, particularly proficiency with email, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Skilled in oral and written communications
• Willingness to work extra hours during the peak season from November – April
• Ability to hook up, back up and pull trailers
• Ability to collaborate as a team

Anticipated hours per week: 35-45 hours

Compensation: This position is hourly plus commission with the possibility of overtime and spiffs.

Expect $45,000 – $75,000 per year depending on experience, sales and number of hours worked. Manufacture spiffs are separate and in addition.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Clothing (shirts, hats and sweatshirts)

Schedule:

• Monday through Friday 8am – 5pm during summer (except events), rotating Saturdays 9am – 3pm during fall/winter hours

Experience:

• Sales Occupations: 2 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver’s License (Required)
• Class A would be helpful

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Shift:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person