Sales Technician

Elgin Sweeper; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 82,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus potential

Insurance (life, medical, dental, vision)

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

401(k) with matching contributions

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Elgin Sweeper is seeking a qualified individual for equipment demonstration and customer support, focusing on Pelican sweepers and other core products. The candidate must have customer-facing skills and technical expertise related to specialty vehicles.

Essential qualifications include a high school diploma, Class A CDL, and experience in operating equipment. Benefits include annual bonuses, insurance packages, and 401(k) contributions.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associates preferred.
• Class A CDL holder with 1-3 years driving experience.
• Experience operating equipment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform demonstrations of equipment to potential customers.
• Assist salesmen with equipment descriptions and applications.
• Maintain mechanical function of all equipment.

Skills

Customer facing skills

Technical expertise related to specialty vehicles

Analytical skills

Strong mechanical knowledge

Technical aptitude

Initiative

Microsoft Office knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associates Degree (business or technical emphasis)

Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)

1-3 years of driving experience

Job description

Activities / Responsibilities

• Perform demonstrations of equipment to potential or existing customers. Primarily Pelican sweeper but also perform demos with other core Elgin Products with dealer personnel.
• Assist salesmen with walk-around description of equipment, emphasizing features, benefits, and all relevant application information.
• Develop extensive knowledge of Elgin products, including but not limited to how to operate, basic maintenance, troubleshoot sweep performance, clean out, and train operators.
• Maintain correct mechanical function of all equipment and accessories.
• Prepare forms indicating daily activity for the purpose of billing shared costs to the respective sales channel.
• Prepare all expense reports to capture all expenses related to training and demonstrations in an effort to manage and contain costs.
• Transport demonstration equipment to and from end customer locations.
• Comply with U.S. Department of Transportation regulations regarding the transportation of equipment.
• Provide end customers direction as required to solve application or product problems.
• As available, assist engineering and ESG lab with testing, design validation, and other associated new product updates.
• Work with Product Management and Engineering to define special request, applications, or options observed from on-site training or startup of equipment.
• Assist with set-up and other trade show activity as required.
• Perform other duties, assignments, and special projects that may be required from time to time.

Skills Required

• Customer facing skills with ability to deescalate concerns and sell the company value proposition
• Technical expertise related to specialty vehicles
• Analytical, written and oral communication and organization skills are required
• Strong Mechanical knowledge
• Strong technical aptitude: the ability to rapidly gain mastery of a subject and effectively and efficiently coach and teach others about that subject
• Must possess a high degree of initiative (hands‑on) and ability to prepare summary reports
• Working knowledgeable of Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel) software applications

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent, Associates Degree (business or technical emphasis) preferred.
• Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) holder and 1‑3 years of driving experience
• Experience operating equipment preferred
• This role can be full time or part time (no less than 30 hours per week). Please specify in job screening question the work arrangement you are seeking.

Anticipated Salary Range

$82,000 - $93,000

Benefits Of Employment

• Annual bonus potential
• Insurance (life, medical, dental, vision)
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• 401(k) with matching contributions
• Tuition reimbursement
• Smoke‑free, drug‑free workplace

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Company is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category, characteristic, or trait under applicable law. If you require reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resources at [e-mail].