Hoekstra Transportation is growing and looking for dedicated individuals to help reach and create our corporate vision. Interested? Email your resume or employment application to mmaddox@hoekstrainc.com.
Inside Sales Associate
Classification: Salary, Exempt
Reports to: Sales Manager
Objective: The Inside Sales Associate is responsible for vehicle and up-fit sales, meeting established profit objectives. The Inside Sales Associate is also responsible for identifying new sales opportunities by using all reasonable methods of prospecting. Assists customers in purchasing/ordering vehicles and up-fits to meet their needs as well as managing existing account relationships.
Essential Functions
- Greet and direct walk-in customers.
- Sells vehicles, lease contracts, up-fits, service agreements etc.
- Maintain online presence and follow up on sales leads generated.
- Build relationships and creates long term customers.
- Actively listen and ask questions to assist customers in selecting the appropriate vehicle and body upfit.
- Be the vehicle expert. Maintain current applicable training.
- Presents and negotiates purchase options.
- Follow-up with buyers to ensure referral business.
- Understands and complies with federal, state and local regulations that affect vehicle sales.
- Provides follow-up and on-going service to existing customers.
- Prepares complete and accurate sales orders and processes paperwork in accordance with Hoekstra’s policies.
- Maintains professional behavior and appearance.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience level: 2 years
Shift: Day shift
Supplemental pay types: Commission pay
Weekly day range: Monday to Friday
Work setting: In-person/Office
Work Location: In person
DIESEL MECHANIC/TECHNICIAN/Engine Whisperer
Mercedes-Benz Van Center of Grand Rapids presented by Hoekstra Companies
Mercedes-Benz Van Center of Grand Rapids is seeking a Full Time Diesel Mechanic/Technician/ Engine Whisperer for our new Grand Rapids, Michigan location. Are you a one-of-a-kind wrench slinger looking for an employer where your unique personality will thrive? Then WE WANT YOU!!! Come join us! At Hoekstra we are more than an employer, we are a fun, outgoing environment where everyone works together to grow. If you are willing to learn we are willing to teach. This position allows you a variety of work, competitive wages, flexibility in start and stop times and an excellent benefit package. Don’t be intimidated, come learn our ways. Our one-of-a-kind team is what makes Mercedes-Benz Van Center of Grand Rapids so special, and we want to add someone just like YOU to the Hoekstra family.
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Mercedes-Benz Van Center of Grand Rapids is proud of the exceptional benefit package we offer:
- Health
- Dental
- Vision
- STD/LTD
- 401(k)
- Paid Holidays – you get your birthday off as a paid holiday
- Catered lunches during the summer months
- Company family outings
JOB DUTIES:
- Responsible for performing diagnosis, preventative maintenance, and repairs on Sprinter vans
- Work closely and professionally with parts department and service manager
- Accurately document all work performed and parts used
- Commitment to highest quality of work and customer service
- Work in an extremely clean environment
EXPERIENCE:
- Diesel engine repair: 2 years (Preferred but not required)
- Basic maintenance on vehicles
- Supply own tools
- Sprinter technician experience a plus
- Dealership experience a plus
Physical demands of the position
- Requires ability to walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, bend or twist
- Requires ability to stand for long periods of time
- Use of hands to handle, control or feel objects, tools or controls
- Ability to lift 50 pounds unassisted
- Requires normal color vision, good close-up vision, either normal or with corrective lenses
Compensation based on experience.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Experience level: 2 years
Schedule: 8-hour shift
Education: High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Diesel engine repair: 1 year (Required)
- Dealership: 2 years (Preferred)
License/Certification: Driver’s License (Preferred)
Work Location: In person