Truck Consultant

Wheels
  • Des Plaines, Illinois
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    Job Description:

    SUMMARY

    This position will focus on all service vehicles of all classes and support customers to secure the right vehicle for the job; as such, role requires a strong technical knowledge of Class 1-3 trucks, commercial trailers, and miscellaneous equipment. Once the vehicle specifications have been defined, individual will collaborate with Account Management, Account Executive and Vehicle Operations to deliver a quality, road ready vehicle.

    ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:
    • Work with directly with current Clients and potential prospects; apply technical knowledge to identify vehicle requirements and be responsible for recommending and implementing custom service body vehicle solutions.
    • Provide technical expertise to build vehicle/equipment specifications and submit quotes to suppliers.
    • Work concurrently on one or more portfolio projects of moderately complex scope
    • Work with OEM's; supply chain facilitates a competitive bid process to ensure customer requirements are delivered accurately and cost effectively.
    • Act as a technical liaison between Client, Account Management, and suppliers to resolve issues or design solutions.
    • Support company quality initiatives, including all efforts associated with lean six sigma methodology.
    • Train new hires, including technical training, instruction, and/or guidance within area of responsibility.
    • In a consultative role, participate in Client visits and deliver presentations when asked.
    • Participate in Supplier visits and training.
    • Maintain strong working knowledge of:
    • Truck and equipment models and specifications
    • Supplier network, services, lead times and performance
    • Map vehicle order workflow to ensure satisfactory results.
    • Up-fitters bailment pools and their inventory
    • Wheels internal operating procedures
    • Federal & State Emission standards
    • Laws affecting the operation of trucks and equipment.
    • Utilize all systems available to plan, manage, and effectively work client orders.
    • Provide support to other members of the Truck team.
    • Achieve internal operating metrics.
    • Support Wheels' efforts towards 100% client retention
    • Up to 10% travel to field sites
    • Other duties may be assigned.

    SKILLS/COMPETENCIES:
    • Mechanical experience and aptitude
    • Knowledge of Class 1-3 trucks & equipment plus a variety of aftermarket equipment/industry configurations
    • Working knowledge of chassis acquisitions \ OEM's, Dealer's & Bailment Pools
    • Experience specifying and quoting Class 1-3 trucks and equipment.
    • Ability to apply lean principles to daily processes.
    • Ability to effectively present information; ability to explain how and why specific conclusions were reached.
    • Ability to maintain confidentiality.
    • Strong analytical, organization and problem-solving skills and a bent toward detail orientation
    • Professionalism in all activities
    • Good verbal and written skills
    • Intermediate Microsoft Word and Excel skills
    • Effective relationship building skills.

    BEHAVIOR QUALIFICATIONS:
    • Adaptability - Maintain effectiveness when experiencing major changes in the work tasks or the work environment; adjusting effectively to work within new work structure, processes, requirements, or cultures.
    • Critical Thinking - skilled at taking an objective analysis and evaluation of an issue to form a judgment, including situational awareness instincts and develop a decisive decision/solution.
    • Proactive - Take prompts action to accomplish objectives; take action to achieve goals beyond what is required; be proactive.
    • Problem Solver - Identifies and uses effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions. Works well in group and individual problem-solving situations. Uses reason even when dealing emotional topics.
    • Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner. Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position. Reacts well under pressure. Accepts responsibility for their own actions.
    • Ethics - Demonstrate ethical principles if moral or ethical situations arise in the business environment.
    • Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness. Looks for ways to improve and promote quality.
    • Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities. Interact with customers and co-workers with diplo

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationDes Plaines, Illinois

    Skills

    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • Biddingunmatched
    • Consultingunmatched
    • Customer Relationsunmatched
    • Customer Retention/Renewalunmatched
    • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Equipment Specificationunmatched
    • Identify Issuesunmatched
    • Lean Manufacturingunmatched
    • Lean Six Sigmaunmatched
    • Metricsunmatched
    • Microsoft Excelunmatched
    • Microsoft Wordunmatched
    • OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer)unmatched
    • Operations Processesunmatched
    • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Quality Assuranceunmatched
    • Quality Managementunmatched
    • Sales Managementunmatched
    • Supply Chainunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Vehicle Drivingunmatched
    • Willing to Travelunmatched

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