Machine Control Specialist
New College Grad? Love Technology, want to assist customers to create efficiencies in their work? Ready to demonstrate the ROI of technology?
Want to create your own path by leveraging your technical and customer relations skills to build a career? Southeastern Equipment (A Heavy Equipment Dealership) is looking for a GRADE CONTROL SPECIALIST!
Job Summary:
The Grade Control Specialist is responsible for performing all aspects of pre/post-sales support and training within the assigned territory. This includes performing the functions of technical qualification of product compatibility with customer's application, presale configurations, onsite training, connectivity with various original equipment manufacturers and other grade control brands.
Your typical day:
Meeting with customers and demonstrating operational efficiencies created by the grade control system
Educating customers by using the latest technologies in grade control
Calculating the ROI of using technology versus increased manpower
The Job Description:
Duties/Responsibilities:
• Develop and build strong, positive relationships with existing and potential customers, as well as internal partnerships with the teams (Service and Sales).
• Be the subject matter expert for grade control and other competitive products and applications for both internal employees and external customers.
• Work with sales representatives in making recommendations on product that may better fit customer needs based on site assessments, specific machine configurations and machine application for an individual job site.
• Create and deliver instruction, demonstration, and training for customers in the safe and efficient operation of grade control products both in classroom and on site. Educate and demonstrate to customers and their employees in fully comprehending the product, its capabilities and how to maximize the use of the equipment.
• Align marketing and sales goals by attending trade shows, conferences, organizing and implementing branch demo days, open houses, and other branch customer promotions and other marketing events.
• Proactively and diligently work to ensure customer problems are resolved quickly; speak with clients to comprehend, anticipate, and meet their needs; introduce them to new lines of equipment that would fulfill their project requirements.
• Report technical feedback to senior management and manufacturers. Stay current on the competitive market of 2D and 3D technologies.
• Drive revenue based on performance of services for construction customers through training, support, and data prep activities. Maintain the skill, knowledge and expertise of all assigned products distributed by the organization, stay up to date on the features and benefits of competing equipment, and maintain files of information for use and reference.
• Travel is required for training and/or to assist at other locations.
Our Ideal Candidate:
- Heavy Equipment interest and passion for sales -willing to consider a new College Grad
- Would be in the following areas: Indiana, Ohio, Michigan.
- Able to effectively and confidently demonstrate and promote products and features to a group
- Strong creativity and problem-solving skills
- Strong motivation and self-starting initiative
What Will Put You Ahead:
- Experience with 3D Data Modeling and surveying
What we can offer you: salary plus commission, full benefits package, transportation reimbursement, paid manufacturer training, collaborative culture designed to set you up for success.
Our Company is unable to offer sponsorship now or in the future. All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship.
Do you have a great work history but are hesitant to apply because your previous experience doesn’t specifically align? We encourage you to apply! Our Company values established skill sets, tenure, and culture fit over industry experience. We recognize that individuals with diverse experiences and backgrounds are essential to our success. You may be the perfect candidate for this role or others within our organization.
Please keep in mind that the posted pay range represents the range for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual hourly/salary offer will take into account a wide range of factors, including location, certifications, and skill development and potential bonuses.
Our dealership offers full time employees: competitive salary, full benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Critical Illness, Life Insurance,401K, Wellness), and PTO, Company apparel and uniforms provided, boot allowance. EOE.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.