School Bus Sales

About the Company

Model 1 Commercial Vehicles, formerly known as Creative Bus Sales, is the nation’s largest dealership, representing more than 20 top manufacturers across the U.S. Since 1980, we’ve grown by listening to and investing in customers who want more than a dealer—they want a partner in creative solutions to today’s challenges and visionary thinking for what’s next. We specialize in custom-built vehicles, alternative fuel, and electric vehicle (EV) options, providing support from initial challenge through solution and beyond.

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 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.

What You Will Gain

• Competitive benefits including health insurance, paid holidays, and vacation pay
• Continuous training to develop your full potential and become a true business partner
• Access to an expansive network of mentors and networking opportunities
• Top-quality technology to assist in daily responsibilities for greater efficiency and outstanding customer service

Responsibilities

• Establish, develop, and maintain business relationships with current and prospective customers in the assigned territory/market segment to generate new business.
• Make telephone calls and in-person visits/presentations to existing and prospective customers.
• Research sources for developing prospective customers and gather information to determine their potential.
• Develop clear and effective written proposals/quotations for current and prospective customers.
• Expedite the resolution of customer problems and complaints.
• Coordinate sales efforts with marketing, sales management, accounting, logistics, and technical service groups.
• Analyze the territory/market’s potential and determine the value of existing and prospective customers.
• Create and manage a customer value plan for existing customers, highlighting profile, share, and value opportunities.
• Identify advantages and compare the organization’s products/services.
• Plan and organize personal sales strategy by maximizing Return on Time Investment for the territory/segment.
• Supply management with oral and written reports on customer needs, problems, interests, competitive activities, and potential for new products/services.
• Stay abreast of product applications, technical services, market conditions, competitive activities, advertising, and promotional trends through pertinent literature and consulting with marketing and technical service areas.
• Participate in trade shows and conventions.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in sales; industry experience a plus.
• Demonstrated aptitude for problem-solving and ability to determine solutions for customers.
• Results-oriented with the ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel) and contact management software.
• Valid driver’s license.

Pay

$60,000 to $85,000 base salary plus commission.