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

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