Job Description:

Requisition #: 15137 

Shift : 1 

Start Time :  8:00am 

End Time :  5:00pm 

Schedule Days : Monday - Friday 

Position Status: Full Time (40 hrs week) 

Job Summary:

Sell new and used machinery successfully as measured by the actual sales volume compared to the sales potential of the assigned territory.  Sell machinery on a profitable basis as measured by gross profit on each sale, and cumulative gross profit at fiscal year end.  Accept sales responsibilities and pursue the standards of performance to the satisfaction of management.

Essential Functions:

1. Knows the features and applications of all Empire products and services.


2. Knows the customers and their operations. Services the customer's needs. 


3. Prepares the sales invoice. Maintains current customer call list.  Completes and submits reports.


4. Knows the competitor's product and how it compares with Empire's. Looks for and obtain new prospects.


5. Requests, plans, and executes demonstrations.


6. Generates profitable sales of Empire delivered solutions.


7. Delivers on business plan sales of prime products, rental, parts and service. 


8. Maintains a technical understanding of mining, agriculture and construction industries and customer value drivers in these industries.


9. Educates customers on the benefit of using Empire supplied products to increase productivity/streamline processes.


10. Develops a marketing plan that ensures success of the sales plan. Completes Annual Forecast.


11. Budgets and manages expenses relative to value of sales to achieve maximum levels of profitability.


12. Work safely at all times.  Adhere to all applicable safety policies.  Comply with all company policies, procedures, and standards.

Additional Responsibilities:

1. Maintains vehicle, office and other materials.


2. Knows the history of Empire and Caterpillar.


3. Pursues a self-development and self-analysis program. 


4. Learns and uses Empire, Caterpillar and Allied product procedures and systems.


5. Mentors account managers and PSSRs to better leverage Empire coverage.


6. Communicates with proper individuals to clarify instructions or discuss scope or progress of job.


7. Must accomplish training and serve as a Green Belt in support of EMPIRE's Six Sigma program.


8. Works within and promote corporate values.


9. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Additional Level Requirements

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

1. In-depth knowledge of the Caterpillar product line, Empire's customers and their operations.


2. Mechanical aptitude sufficient to relate to mechanical applications and failures.


3. Knowledge and skills to operate and understand sales force automation and customer contact management tools.


4. Knowledge and skills to operate web based information platforms.


5. Appropriate manner, conduct, and grooming adhere to company policy.


6. Ability to work cooperatively and communicate effectively.


7. Must have interpersonal skills sufficient to work cooperatively with people and consummate sales transactions.


8. Must have proven sales skills, be familiar with equipment financing and taxes, and know wholesale and retail used equipment markets.


9. Must have a working knowledge of Caterpillar and competitive construction equipment product line and equipment application.


10. Must be able to comprehend equipment specifications, price lists, catalogs, and common industry reference material.


11. Must have effective, pleasant verbal communications skills.


12. Must be able to write legibly and perform common calculations quickly and accurately.


13. Must be able to meet all safety requirements for applicable safety policies and use of all required safety equipment.


14. Ability to maintain consistent attendance.

Education and Experience:

1. Proof of high school diploma or General Education Degree (GED), college graduate preferred.


2. Minimum of 5 years industry experience.


3. Must be able to communicate (speak, read, comprehend, write) in English.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; talk; or hear.


2. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop and kneel.


3. The employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.


4. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.


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   This position is designated as a "Safety-Sensitive Position".   A Safety-Sensitive Position includes tasks or duties that the employer in good faith believes could affect the safety or health of the employee performing the task or others, which includes any of the following:  operating a motor vehicle, other vehicle, equipment, machinery or manufacturing process, the malfunction or disruption of which could result in injury or property damage; performing duties in the residential or commercial premises of a customer, supplier or vendor; working in any occupation subject to federal safety regulations.  If on an occasional basis, employees perform tasks or duties as listed above, then their role would be classified as Safety Sensitive.

   
   

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; and outside weather conditions.


2. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, extreme cold, and extreme heat.


3. The noise level in the work environment is usually office moderate.

Disclaimer:

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. The roles and objectives of this job do not include setting corporate policy, and does not constitute a managing agent of the company.

Skills & Abilities

Ability to comprehend equipment specifications, price lists, catalogs and common industry publications and reference material.

Able to perform basic routine mathematical calculations.

Acceptable attendance to meet all company standards and requirements.

Appropriate manner, conduct and grooming to adhere to company policy.

Interpersonal skills sufficient to communicate verbally and in writing with others in an objective and cooperative manner.

Mechanical aptitude sufficient to relate to mechanical applications and failures.

Proven sales skills, and familiarity with financing, rental and leasing arrangements, and sales documentation.

Education

Proof of High School Diploma or GED

Associates Degree

Experience

Caterpillar Company

Caterpillar Dealership

Construction Equipment

Heavy Equipment

Agriculture Equipment

Mining Equipment

Physical Requirements

Required to stand constantly

Required to walk constantly

Work Environment

Exposure to extreme heat or cold

Exposure to indoor controlled environment.

The noise level is moderate.

Empire is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call 480-633-5440 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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