Account Manager - Warehouse Solutions (Richmond/Roanoke)

Gregory Poole; Virginia; Sur place; USD 75 000 - 95 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Gregory Poole Equipment Company is seeking a warehouse solutions engineer to analyze customer needs and design storage and material handling solutions, including racks, mezzanines, offices and conveyors. The role emphasizes safety, efficiency and cost reduction while coordinating with sales, vendors and installers.

The ideal candidate has a two-year college degree (engineering or technical preferred), 3+ years in material handling sales or project management, and strong PC skills (MS

Qualifications

• Two-year college graduate with business or technical degree; Prefer four-year college degree in engineering or related discipline.
• Two-year college graduate must have at least three years material handling sales and/or project management or project engineer experience. Four-year college graduate must have a least one year of material handling sales and/or project management/project engineer experience.
• Must have advance to intermediate PC skills in MS Excel and Word. Prefer AutoCAD experience, but not mandatory; Must have excellent customer service skills.

Responsabilités

• Survey customer facilities and prepare proposals for storage systems (racks, mezzanines, in-plant offices, etc.).
• Monitor industry trends and coordinate with vendors on material handling products.
• Develop and maintain contractor/installer relationships.
• Manage warehouse solution projects: provide plans, BOMs and quotes; coordinate delivery, installation and customer sign-off.
• Conduct training with sales force on available products and services.

Connaissances

Customer service

Sales

Project management

Analytical thinking

Formation

Two-year college degree (business or technical)

Engineering-related bachelor's degree preferred

Outils

AutoCAD

MS Excel

MS Word

Description du poste

Candidates for this position may live within the territory (Richmond to Roanoke, Western Virginia)

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Responsible for analyzing, developing and recommending comprehensive warehouse solutions to increase productivity, emphasize safety and optimize utilization of equipment and space while reducing cost and improving efficiency for the customers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Work with the sales force and customers to survey customer facilities, analyze specific needs and put together professional proposals for storage rack, mezzanines, in-plant offices, wire enclosures, guard railing, conveyors, etc.
• Monitor industry trends and innovations, maintain contact with existing vendors and potential suppliers on a broad range of material handling products.
• Develop and maintain connections with contractors/installers.
• Manage warehouse solution projects:
  • Provide the Sales Coordinator plans, drawings, bill of materials and supporting quotes from suppliers for ordering the needed materials.
  • Coordinate the delivery, unload (as needed) and installation.
  • Review the finished product with the customer and get customer approval when the project is complete.
• Conduct training with the sales force or coordinate training with the manufacturer's representative to familiarize the sales force with available products and services. Training may include group meetings, regional or branch meetings or one‑on‑one training as needed.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education:

Two-year college graduate with business or technical degree; Prefer four-year college degree in engineering or related discipline.

Work Experience:

Two-year college graduate must have at least three years material handling sales and/or project management or project engineer experience. Four-year college graduate must have a least one year of material handling sales and/or project management/project engineer experience

Physical:

Must be able to work for long periods using a PC and telephone; Must be able to assist in unloading trucks if needed;

Other:

Must have advance to intermediate PC skills in MS Excel and Word. Prefer AutoCAD experience, but not mandatory; Must have excellent customer service skills;

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Your supervisor may request and assign you similar duties. Any major modification of this job role requires Human Resources approval.

Gregory Poole Equipment Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.