Transport Specialist, Sales Support - Queens

EmblemHealth; New York (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in New York is seeking a professional responsible for the safe transportation of supplies, maintenance of outreach vehicles, and logistical support for community engagement events. The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years of relevant experience, a valid driver's license, and strong communication skills. This role may require working off hours including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• 2 - 3+ years of relevant, professional work experience required.
• Extensive experience driving in various NY neighborhoods required.
• Proficient with MS Office applications required.
• Ability to perform minor vehicular maintenance tasks is required.
• Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe and timely transportation of supplies and materials.
• Assist in managing company sales events and community activations.
• Maintain and organize community outreach vehicles and marketing equipment.
• Engage with the public to generate interest in health insurance.

Skills

2 - 3+ years of relevant, professional work experience

Extensive experience driving in various NY neighborhoods

Proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint)

Ability to perform minor vehicular maintenance tasks

Ability to lift and transport materials and equipment weighing up to 100 lbs

Strong communication skills (verbal, written, interpersonal)

Strong organizational skills

Prioritizing and problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree: experience considered in lieu of degree

Unrestricted NYS driver's License

Job description

Summary of Position

• Responsible for the safe, timely transportation of supplies, marketing equipment, and materials to the appropriate destinations.
• Responsible for the daily operation, maintenance, and organization of EmblemHealth's Community Outreach Vehicles (COVs), cargo vans, and RVs at assigned marketing locations.
• Provide technical, administrative, and logistical support in executing community events for Marketplace Sales to facilitate the selling and engagement functions.
• Assist with the management of company sales events, sponsorships, and community activations.
• Ensure the sales department staff have a professional and functional environment to engage with community members and support enrollment efforts.

Sales Operations Enablement

• Scout and secure approved parking/event locations within the assigned catchment area.
• Identify safe and legal space to set up displays and working area.
• Perform daily setup, breakdown, and transport of marketing equipment (tents, tables, banners, marketing material, supplies, A-Frames, etc.).
• Support Sales Reps with administrative tasks (distribute flyers and other materials, assist with lead collection).
• Engage with members of the public to generate or discern interest in speaking with our reps about health insurance.
• Maintain communication with Fleet and Sales Management, report competitor activity or marketing obstacles.

Company Vehicle

• Maintain an efficient, organized, and clean vehicle (interior & exterior).
• Conduct daily vehicle inspections (complete daily inspection checklist): check and replace or replenish fluids as needed (gas, oil, transmission, windshield wiper, brake fluids, etc.).
• Perform minor maintenance tasks: check tires, wiper blades, etc., and take necessary actions to ensure safety.
• Communicate/escalate if more advanced or complex maintenance is required.
• Responsible for transporting to repair shop (as needed)

Transportation

• Pick up vehicle from assigned parking location and drive to assigned field location.
• Lift, pack, and transport marketing equipment, materials, and supplies to field representatives.
• Comply with DOT and local traffic regulations.
• At the end of shift, pack up vehicle and return it back to assigned parking location.
• Unload materials, equipment, and supplies as needed.

Miscellaneous

• Conduct supply inventory checks and order replenishments as necessary.
• Safeguard confidential documents and deliver them securely to appropriate staff within 24 hours.
• Assist in onboarding/training new drivers.
• Perform other related duties/tasks as directed, assigned, or required.

Qualifications

Education, Training, Licenses, Certifications

• Bachelor's Degree: experience considered in lieu of degree
• Unrestricted NYS driver's License; a valid driver's license with less than 3 moving violations within the past three years.

Relevant Work Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• 2 - 3+ years of relevant, professional work experience required
• Extensive experience driving in various NY neighborhoods required
• Additional experience/specialized training may be considered in lieu of degree requirement.
• Proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, etc.) required
• Ability to perform minor vehicular maintenance tasks (e.g., checking and replacing wiper fluid, checking oil/fuel levels, checking tires, etc.) required.
• Ability to lift and transport materials and equipment weighing up to 100 lbs required.
• Strong communication skills (verbal, written, interpersonal) with all types/levels of audiences required.
• Strong organizational skills; ability to manage and maintain inventories required.
• Prioritizing and problem-solving skills; ability to effectively manage logistical tasks required.
• Must be willing and able to work "off hours" such as evenings, weekends, holidays, etc. as needed required.