Junior Product Specialist

Model 1 Commercial Vehicles; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Vacation pay

Job summary

Model 1 Commercial Vehicles in Indianapolis, IN is seeking a Junior Product Specialist to conduct market research, analyze trends, and perform product demonstrations for staff and customers. You will create sales enablement documents, gather feedback, and offer actionable recommendations to help drive product success.

As part of our automotive-focused team, you will stay abreast of industry trends, collaborate with marketing, and support the development and launch of new products through

Qualifications

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience
• Experience in automotive industry or engineering
• Proficiency in MS Office and content creation
• Ability to interpret data and communicate findings
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Creative, detail-oriented, and able to work independently

Responsibilities

• Research and develop materials and tools to support sales success across multiple industries
• Curate and organize product research and data for training materials
• Audit products (internal and external)
• Attend industry trade shows to gather product information and support sales with technical knowledge
• Monitor the automotive market and develop competitive analyses
• Support the development and launch of new products and services through a multi-channel market strategy
• Stay informed about industry trends and technologies
• Collaborate with marketing to provide information and images for marketing materials
• Research product information, ADA standards, and FMVSS compliance in company materials
• Provide technical product information across channels (print, email, digital, internal docs)
• All other duties as assigned

Skills

Automotive knowledge

Data interpretation

MS Office

Content creation

Communication

Collaboration

Creativity

Attention to detail

Independence

Adaptability

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview
Come grow with us by joining our team as a Junior Product Specialist! In this role, you will be responsible for conducting market research and analyzing trends, performing product demonstrations to staff and customers, creating sales enablement documents, gathering feedback, and offering recommendations.

Overview
Come grow with us by joining our team as a Junior Product Specialist! In this role, you will be responsible for conducting market research and analyzing trends, performing product demonstrations to staff and customers, creating sales enablement documents, gathering feedback, and offering recommendations.

Who is Model 1, formerly known as Creative Bus Sales?
Since we got our start in 1980, Model 1 Commercial Vehicles has grown to become the nation’s largest dealership, representing more than 20 top manufacturers across the U.S. And we did it all by listening to and investing in customers like you. Customers who want more than a dealer. Customers who want a partner in creative solutions to the challenges you face today, and visionary thinking for what’s next.

It’s the strength of our relationships – both with customers and manufacturers – that allows us to keep a finger on the pulse of what you need and what’s possible to not just source but create together. Whether it’s custom-built vehicles or alternative fuel and electric vehicle (EV) options, you’ll have a partner from challenge all the way through solution and beyond.

Our Core Values: At Model 1, we are committed to living our core values:

• Solving Problems: Trust what you know. Work together to find solutions. See every angle and figure it out.
• Setting the Tone: Establish the mood that puts others at ease. Be the person that you’d want to interact with – approachable and transparent.
• Drive Forward: Keep your eyes up to see what’s ahead. Imagine better methods. Seize opportunities. Move the business and the market, meaningfully.
• Find Balance: Match your energy at work to your energy with family, friends, and community. Decide and align your priorities. Pour into yourself and those around you.
• Own It: Take the extra step. Fix issues when they come up. Care from start to finish. Do the right thing, every time.

What You Will Gain

• A dynamic and supportive work environment that fosters growth and learning.
• Competitive benefits including health insurance, paid holidays, and vacation pay
• Access to an expansive network of mentors and networking opportunities
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement

Responsibilities

• Assist other members of the product line in researching and developing materials and tools to ensure sales success across multiple industries
• Help curate and organize product research and data collection for multi-media formats to train and inform fellow employees of new products and new product developments
• Participate in the audit of products, both internal and external
• Attend industry-specific trade shows to gather new product information and support sales staff with technical knowledge
• Monitor the automotive market and assist in developing competitive analyses
• Support the development and launch of new products and services through a multi-channel market strategy
• Stay informed about industry trends, new technologies, and market challenges
• Work closely with the marketing teams to provide information and images for new marketing materials
• Support in the research for product information, ADA standards, and FMVSS requirements that are thoroughly met in any company materials that advertise products
• Support the product line with technical product information for all channels, both internal and external. Channels include, but are not limited to, print, email, digital, and internal documentation
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Some experience in engineering, research, or in a similar role within the Automotive industry
• Bachelor’s degree in related field or industry experience
• Basic understanding of manufacturing, vehicle upfitting, automotive mechanical systems, the automotive industry, and technology
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office and creating content
• Able to interpret data into useful information for the company’s benefit
• Good communication and collaboration skills
• Creative thinking and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and technological advancements in a fast-paced work environment

Pay Range
$50,000 - $55,000