Warehouse Software Consulting Engineer

Toyota Automated Logistics; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with company 
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Vacation / Holiday Pay

Paid Volunteer time off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Toyota Automated Logistics seeks a Software Consultant to act as the software subject matter expert for the Exacta platform, supporting sales and consulting teams in defining scope and requirements. You will lead customer discussions, craft software proposals, and help quantify costs for integrated warehouse automation solutions.

Travel is expected up to 25% with 1–2 day trips typical, and a valid driver's license and passport are required.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of industry experience in technical sales.
• Technical mindset with strong desire to learn and ask questions.
• Positive, problem-solving mentality and entrepreneurial spirit.
• Must follow information security policies and protect confidential data.

Responsibilities

• Develop understanding of Bastian's Exacta software and act as software SME for the sales team.
• Lead requirements gathering and scope definition with customers in the sales process.
• Create software-specific proposals and presentations to support solutions.
• Support sales presentations, communicating the role of Exacta software in operations.
• Collaborate with Software Delivery to develop cost estimates and requirements.
• Provide ongoing post-sale support and assist customer support as needed.

Skills

Technical sales

Communication

Problem solving

Entrepreneurial mindset

Team collaboration

Education

Engineering degree (Mechanical/Industrial)

MBA desirable

Tools

Bastian Exacta software

Job description

The Software Consultants support our sales teams to design automated material handling systems leveraging the latest technologies in the industry to help our customers deliver the things people need to live better and easier lives. With a focus on software, they work together with our consulting, controls, robotics and other teams in conjunction with our customers to define scope and requirements needed to deliver the best solution for our clients both for new systems and enhancements to existing sites. This role gives you the opportunity to see how some of the most advanced material handling equipment is integrated into our customers’ operations and existing IT systems.

Job Functions

• Develop a solid understanding of Bastian's Exacta software
• Support our consulting and sales teams as the software subject matter expert – defining software scope and requirements, providing design feedback
• Lead requirements gathering and scope definition efforts with our customers in the sales process
• Create software-specific proposal and presentation content in support of the overall solution proposal
• Support sales presentations on our solutions, speaking to the role Bastian's Exacta software plays in the customers' operations
• Work with our Software Delivery team to communicate requirements and develop cost estimates in support of the overall solution proposal
• Provide excellent customer service by staying engaged with our customers long-term as their business needs change and evolve
• Support our Software Operations team by being hands-on supporting testing and go-live efforts if needed
• Assist our customer support teams if needed

Travel Requirements

• 25% travel should be expected. 1-2 day trips typical, 5+ days possible, travel by car, air, etc. (Travel expenses paid by Toyota Automated Logistics)
• Must maintain a valid drivers license and passport

Required Qualifications And Preferred Skills

• Must be eligible to work in the USA long term without sponsorship.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Industrial preferred) or related technical/supply chain field. MBA desirable.
• 3-5+ years' industry experience in technical sales
• Technical mindset with a strong desire to learn, ask questions and seek answers
• Positive, problem-solving mentality
• Entrepreneurial, optimistic about pursuing opportunities
• Employees must follow all information security policies, protect confidential data, complete required training, and report any suspected security incidents to support our information security controls.

About Toyota Automated Logistics

Toyota Automated Logistics is your global partner for integrated warehouse automation. Our team combines the talents of Bastian Solutions, Vanderlande's warehousing business and viastore under one brand to deliver scalable systems, intelligent software and life-cycle services.

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with a company match
• Vacation / Holiday Pay
• Paid Volunteer time off
• Tuition Reimbursement