Job Description

Level Experienced Job Location Fremont, NE 68025 Position Type Full Time Education Level High School Salary Range $50,000.00 - $75,000.00 Base+Commission/year Travel Percentage Up to 50% Job Shift Day Job Category Sales

Merritt Trailers, Inc. is family owned/operated and professionally managed. Merritt isn’t just a place to work, it’s a place to contribute your talents and take pride in a job well done! With over 70 years of representing the quality standard by which all livestock semi-trailers are judged, we know how to value each and every associate, empowering them to create and innovate solutions for our customers and community.

We are looking for strong, standout candidates, with the desire and motivation to elevate themselves and our organization. If you are passionate about making a difference and being part of an exceptional team that is shaping the future, we encourage you to apply today!

Benefits Package

• 401(k) with company match

• Seven paid holidays, and one reserved holiday yearly

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Health Savings Account option

• Company paid life insurance

• Voluntary short term and long-term disability

• Vacation and sick time that begins accruing upon hire

• Access to our Employee Referral Bonus Program

• Wellness Program- we want our employee to live healthy lifestyle and provide an annual health fair screening

The Sales Trainee program is designed for motivated individuals looking to start or advance their career in sales within the agricultural and transportation industries. This structured training program provides hands-on experience in product knowledge, customer relationship management, territory development, and dealership sales support. The base pay salary is $50,000 + commissions.

This position will require mandatory relocation to the first available open territory. Relocation expenses will be covered.

Key Responsibilities

• Learn Merritt’s full product line, features, and competitive advantages.

• Assist Territory Sales Managers with dealer visits, trade shows, and customer outreach.

• Participate in ride-alongs and plant tours to understand manufacturing and quality processes.

• Support the sales process through CRM updates (Pipedrive), quote preparation, and lead follow-up.

• Develop relationships with dealers, end-users, and industry partners.

• Maintain accurate records of sales activities and customer communications.

• Demonstrate a strong commitment to learning, accountability, and professionalism.

· Creating and maintaining projects in CompanyCam.

· A heavy emphasis on the overall management and sales of our used trailer inventory.

Qualifications

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred (Business, Agriculture, Marketing, or related field) — or equivalent work experience.

• Passion for sales, agriculture, and/or the transportation industry.

• Excellent communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.

• Self-motivated, dependable, and eager to learn.

• Ability to travel regionally (up to 50%) for dealer visits, training, and events.

• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record required.

Merritt Trailers, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.