Product Specialist, Material Handling/Demolition
Description
- Ability to recognize machine sale opportunities and prospect customers
- Ability to prepare and present machine quotations, close deals
- Ability to track long-term opportunities and continue contact with customers using Sales Link and other electronic tools
- Prepare for and perform machine demonstrations and machine deliveries
- Be proactive in conducting formal and informal training for Ohio Cat and customer personnel
- Ability to work across Ohio Cat divisions and manage machine inventory projects
- Provide a prominent level of internal and external customer satisfaction
- Communicate regularly with regional sales and product support teams to share information, leads, and competitive activity within the assigned territory
- Represent Ohio Cat at industrial, demolition, and material handling trade shows
- Expected travel within assigned territory 75%+ of the time
- High school diploma or equivalent (some college preferred).
- 5+ years of successful retail machine sales experience preferred.
- 5+ years of related industry experience preferred.
- Self-starter, ability to work without direct supervision
- Strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to cold call/prospect customer.
- Ability to work within a diverse customer base.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Worksheet/quotation accuracy required.
- Ability to multitask, pay attention to detail, and change direction/strategy when circumstances change.
- Assess and develop company resources (people/materials) required to support industrial sales efforts.
- Highly energetic, outgoing, and capable of handling multiple projects simultaneously.
- 401(k): Match and employer discretionary contribution.
- Health Insurance: Two options, including an HSA with a dollar-for-dollar match up to $1,200 per year.
- Dental & Vision Insurance: Comprehensive coverage options.
- Financial Access: Credit Union membership available.
- Insurance: Life, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability coverage.
- Educational Opportunities: Scholarships for employees’ spouses and children through the Ohio Machinery Education and Opportunity Foundation.
- Compensation: Base pay, annual bonus potential, and company success share bonuses.