It’s your time, make it matter.

At Peterson, we partner with our customers to build the future. For over 85 years, our peoples’ work has shaped the communities where we live, where we raise our families, and where we thrive. Peterson’s legacy permeates every aspect of our communities. From roads and bridges, back-up power at hospitals, fire-fighting, concerts and moving goods; we are everywhere you look. At Peterson, you don’t just have a career, you have a purpose.

Our family-oriented environment is built on safety, winning, growth, and professional achievement. Hiring and developing exceptional people is critical to our continued success. We have high standards for a good reason: our people represent Peterson, our family, our brand, and our values.

You have high expectations too. You are exceptionally motivated, have outstanding skills, and want your work to matter.  Peterson offers competitive wages, generous benefits, and promotional opportunities at a family-owned and operated business. It’s time to use your skills and passion to do work that matters!

Job Description

Peterson Cat has the need for a Commodities Representative at our San Leandro, CA location.

SUMMARY

Provides support to the Product Support Sales Representative (PSSR) role and increases overall parts commodity sales throughout the territory by delivering parts and commodities to local customer base, building strong customer relationships, and partnering with customers to successfully manage their parts inventory stock.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

The following reflects management’s definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign or reassign the functions to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Job functions include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Work closely with local PSSR on a daily basis to support parts delivery, provide customer support, and grow CAT/and non-CAT commodities sales.
• Complete scheduled and non-scheduled customer deliveries and sales calls on a daily, weekly, biweekly, and monthly basis.
• Develop customer delivery schedules as business needs dictate.
• Inform customers regarding Caterpillar commodity products including but not limited to Hardware, Shop Supply, Filters, Ground Engaging Tools (GET), Batteries, Hoses, and Fittings.
• Communicate all potential sales leads to PSSR and Product Support Sales Manager (PSSM).
• Operate company or personal vehicle on a regular basis to deliver parts and perform other essential job functions.
• Maintain punctual, regular, and predictable attendance.  

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

• Work collaboratively in a team environment with a spirit of cooperation.  
• Display excellent communication skills including presentation, persuasion, and negotiation skills required in working with customers/ coworkers, including the ability to communicate effectively and remain calm and courteous under pressure. 
• Respectfully take direction from supervisor/manager.  

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, safely and in alignment with Peterson’s core values. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Associates Degree from a fully accredited college; and a minimum of two years of directly related experience in customer service role, preferably in a heavy industrial environment; or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Maintain a valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.
• Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) is preferred.

The pay range for this position is:$25.42 - $29.87. We also offer a total compensation package in addition to base salary.

This description describes only the general nature and level of work encompassed by this job. This description is not a comprehensive listing of all responsibilities, duties, and skills of employees at this level. Peterson is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer.

Peterson Tractor Co. is committed to equal employment opportunity and affirmative action. Minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. A drug screen and background check is required.