Now Hiring - R-V Industries, Inc. - Technical Sales Associate in Langhorne, PA

Full description of the position

PURPOSE: The position of Technical Sales Associate has been created to organically facilitate corporate growth initiatives. SCOPE: The primary duties and role of the position will fall under the Ackley Hartnett Market of R-V Industries, Inc. RESPONSIBILITIES: Standard job duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Work with Global Sales Manager to develop business strategy and monitor progress of business plan goals and objectives.
• Assist in reviewing potential new markets and/or products.
• Participate in engineering change request program to facilitate product improvement for existing products and new product development.
• Improve corporate knowledge base in all aspects of filling systems through: personal interaction, training, seminars and other development programs
• Review relevant incoming requests for quotation and related specifications.
• Assist with development of proposal documents and participate in detailed cost estimates and bid reviews.
• Contact clients to follow up on the status of active proposals and strategize to acquire the maximum volume of work based on the follow up results.
• Coordinate legal efforts to review contract terms and conditions.
• Review customer purchase orders prior to acceptance.
• Negotiate all change orders required to ensure compliance with scope changes and/or other requirements.
• Work with marketing department on all advertising and trade show initiatives.
• Participate in necessary professional organizations and affiliations.
• Travel to potential customers to develop relationships and evaluate ability to provide new business opportunities for Ackley Hartnett.
• Planned visitation schedule to existing accounts to strengthen relationships, monitor business activity and evaluate new equipment/ upgrades or replacement part solutions.
• Establish database of competitors with S.W.O.T. analysis.
• Identify new product lines and/or opportunities for strategic acquisition.
• Other duties as necessary to support corporate sales objectives. SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:
• A natural high performer with RVI's core values ([please apply online]
• An eye for maintaining a healthy safety culture
• Conflict Management abilities
• Critical thinking and problem solving
• A passion for continuous improvement and learning
• Time management and prioritization
• An understanding of corporate finances and profit generation.
• High level ability with blueprint reading (mechanical and electrical)
• SolidWorks modeling experience preferred (not required)
• Prior experience dissecting technical specifications (URS - User

Requirements

Specification)

• Technical writing ability
• (5) years of technical sales experience or technical design experience preferred
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Prior experience communicating with customers on manufactured equipment projects
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time. Primary travel will be in North America with some international travel requirements as needed.
• Must have a valid passport
• Proficient with MS Office applications DESCRIPTION: This individual will be responsible for creating no less than $10M worth of new opportunities on an annual basis. This opportunity stream is expected to generate no less than $5M in new business revenue annually. Direct reporting structure is to the Ackley Hartnett Global Sales Manager. R-V INDUSTRIES, INC. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Benefits

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• 401(k)
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance Work Location: In person