Job Details

Altec has a Technical Sales opportunity available at our Burnsville, NC facility. This position will support the Work Truck business unit.

The successful candidate is an advocate for the customer and serve as the liaison among the direct sales force, customers, and our factories. "Owns an order from concept to delivery; manages the process from quoting, through ordering and invoicing, customer visits, and on to successful completion.

This position requires engagement: in the technical aspects of an industry-leading product line, in the commercial detail of order award and execution, in the challenge of meeting business requirements, and in the interpersonal and communication strength that facilitates every step. Associates handle multiple orders or projects at the same time, working within an innovative, positive, and team-oriented environment.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develop and maintain knowledge of Altec products, customers, administrative and production processes

Serve customers by providing quotes/pricing, entering, tracking and revising orders, contracting for shipping, providing delivery information, establishing credit terms, handling warranty issues and hosting at factory tours and inspections

Work with engineering and production to communicate customer needs and resolve build issues

Coordinate with Accounts Receivable to communicate invoice and credit terms. Assist with resolving collection issues

Work with Engineering to review orders, develop post-award documents and drawings, and coordinate post-build meetings

Learn to accurately cost and complete all steps required in quoting each product, making sure that all quotes follow the corporate standards for format and content

Build product knowledge in order to identify and understand how product components work

Learn to efficiently capture & communicate customer requirements

Process orders per the corporate procedures in a complete and accurate manner while meeting pre-established time parameters

Project future revenue and profitability on each order by ensuring sales prices and projected estimates are up-to-date, including labor, material & gross margin

Learn to deal with operational issues such as chassis delivery schedules, order revisions, Final Assembly questions, invoicing, warranty issues and the like in a thorough, accurate and timely manner

Monitor equipment orders, component availability, chassis delivery, final assembly delivery and cost control measures in order to meet objectives

Learn to review job costs, identify, and document opportunities for cost reductions; Assist to increase margins on multi-year orders or repeat orders

Interact directly with customers in a professional manner. Occasionally entertain customer visits, ensuring customers leave knowing that Altec provided a hospitable visit and our relationship was furthered as a result

Demonstrate consistent progress towards proficiency in areas of training (defined by training objectives document)

Attend classroom and online training sessions to enhance skills and build knowledge

Participate in Continuous Improvement initiatives

All other duties as assigned

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

Bachelors Degree required. Engineering or technical degree preferred

Available for overnight travel more than 15% of the time required, up to 25% of the time during the training period.

Associate must be proficient in math and with computers, specifically Microsoft software

Must be able to analyze problems & develop solutions

Good communication skills are a must

Candidate must be able to independently manage their time and tasks

*The level of this position may be adjusted upward in the progression path, if a candidate is selected that meets the requirements of that position.

OTHER POSITION SPECIFICATIONS:

Demonstrated record of responsibility

Extremely detail oriented

Customer Service Oriented

Motivated, goal oriented and persistent

Maintain Company confidentiality

Must handle stress and deadlines well

Responsibility for Safety:

Safety in everything we do

Responsibility to Prevent Errors:

Ensures appropriate reviews have been performed as needed for high quality

Mental Alertness:

Continuous attention to all job functions ensuring quality products

Communication with Others:

Requires outside and inside contacts to carry out company policy and programs; Improper handling will have considerable effect on operational results; Must often deal with matters requiring explanation, persuasion and obtaining of approvals

Altec offers a competitive salary that rewards performance and dedication, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

Medical, Dental and Prescription Drug Program

Retirement 401(k) Program

Vacation and Holidays

Flexible Spending Accounts

Tuition Assistance Program

Employee Assistance and Mental Health/Substance Abuse Program

Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance

Altec Industries, Inc. and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers and maintain affirmative action plans to recruit, retain, develop, and promote qualified individuals without unlawful consideration of race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Altec strives to maintain a work environment free from unlawful discrimination and harassment, where associates are treated with respect and dignity.