Technical Sales Associate - Work Truck

Location: Burnsville
Posted on: June 23, 2025

Job Description:

Benefits Altec offers a competitive salary that rewards performance and dedication, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes: Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Program Retirement 401(k) Traditional or Roth Program Options with Company Match Vacation and Holidays Parental Leave Short Term and Long Term Disability Leave Flexible Spending Accounts Tuition Assistance Program Employee Assistance and Mental Health/Substance Abuse Program Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance Supplemental Insurance including Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness and Accident Insurance Additional Wellness Programs and Rewards Available Why Join Altec? 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: • Bachelor’s 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. EEO Statement 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.

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