Government Fleet Sales Associate

Overview:

We are seeking a motivated and relationship-driven Government Fleet Sales Associate to support the sale of vehicles to government agencies municipalities and other public-sector organizations. This position is responsible for developing customer relationships identifying fleet needs preparing quotes and bids and coordinating the sales process from initial inquiry through vehicle delivery.

The ideal candidate is organized customer-focused and comfortable managing multiple sales opportunities while ensuring government purchasing requirements and dealership processes are followed.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain relationships with local state and other government agencies and public-sector customers.
• Identify customer fleet needs and recommend appropriate vehicles configurations and available solutions.
• Respond to government bids requests for quotes and other purchasing opportunities.
• Prepare accurate vehicle quotes specifications proposals and required sales documentation.
• Maintain knowledge of available vehicle models fleet programs government incentives and purchasing contracts.
• Coordinate vehicle orders availability upfits equipment and delivery timelines.
• Work with internal departments and outside vendors to ensure vehicles meet customer specifications.
• Maintain consistent communication with customers throughout the ordering and delivery process.
• Maintain accurate customer sales and opportunity information in dealership systems.
• Ensure required documentation is completed accurately and in accordance with dealership and applicable government purchasing requirements.
• Develop new government fleet business through prospecting networking referrals and relationship building.
• Meet established sales and performance expectations while representingIlderton Automotive professionally.

Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree preferred.
Previous dealership administrative title billing fleet or accounting experience preferred.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously.
High attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and documentation.
Proficient in Microsoft Office particularly Excel.
Experience with dealership management systems preferred.
Strong communication and customer service skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Key Attributes:
Customer-focused and relationship-driven
Organized and detail-oriented
Self-motivated and dependable
Strong follow-through
Comfortable working with government and public-sector customers
Able to collaborate effectively with internal departments and outside vendors
Professional in written and verbal communication