National Fleet Representative - CA, FL, or AL

Autocar, LLC headquartered in Birmingham, AL, a manufacturer of severe-duty vocational trucks carrying the first specialized truck brand in North America, is the only American-owned and operated original equipment manufacturer (OEM) of trucks. Autocar’s severe-duty vocational trucks provide customers with the perfect tool for their jobs with the most uptime, support, and impact on their bottom line. Autocar collaborates with customers to build trucks to their exact specifications and needs. Autocar’s purpose-built severe-duty refuse truck lines include the Class 6-8 ACMD cabover, Class 8 ACX cabover and the DC-64 Class 8 conventional cab. Autocar recognizes that performance and uptime are everything and offers every customer 24/7 access to its ALWAYS UP® direct factory support center staffed by expert technicians who engineer and build Autocar’s trucks. Autocar promises to provide trucks that deliver the best value, provide the best service, and provide a complete solution for customers’ needs.

Summary:

 The National Fleet Representative will play a pivotal role in driving sales growth by managing key fleet accounts across the country. This position requires a seasoned sales professional with hands-on experience in the vocational truck industry, particularly within refuse hauling, who can effectively build relationships with major fleet customers. This role involves developing strategies to meet the needs of large fleet operations, with an emphasis on understanding vocational applications and truck component functionality. 

The Ideal candidate will be a self-starter, intellectually curious, entrepreneurial, and operate with the highest ethical standards. This candidate understands that selling today is about being prepared, investigating, and data mining.  Can understand the customer's business model in depth and gain customers' trust through hard work.  We do not sell trucks; we partner with our customers and provide the right tools for their business. 

               Key Responsibilities:

Account Management: 

• Develop and manage relationships with key national accounts in the waste management and vocational sectors, focusing on large fleet customers with complex operational needs.  
• Serve as the primary point of contact for national fleet customers, ensuring exceptional service and satisfaction.

Sales Strategy & Execution: 

• Drive national sales efforts by developing strategies tailored to the needs of large fleet customers in the refuse and vocational sectors.
• Meet or exceed sales targets through direct engagement with end-users, utilizing an in-depth understanding of vocational truck applications and component functionality.
• Based on assessment data identify new business opportunities and market segments. 
• Support the sales team in crafting sales pitches for prospective clients. 
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the overall objectives of the organization. 

Customer Needs Assessment: 

• Consult with fleet managers, route managers, operations managers, and district managers to assess and address specific operational requirements for fleets with 200+ vehicles.
• Provide solutions that align with customer requirements and the technical specifications of vocational trucks, ensuring product offerings meet operational demands.

Industry Knowledge & Expertise: 

• Leverage prior experience in vocational truck sales, particularly with major heavy-duty OEM brands.
• Stay informed on industry trends and competitor products to advise customers effectively and offer value-added solutions.

Levels of Communication:

• Communicate and engage confidently with all levels within customer organizations, from mechanics to C-suite executives.
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