Paving Equipment Consultant at Louisiana Cat

Reserve, Louisiana, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Technical Aptitude, Mechanical Aptitude, Business Aptitude, Sales Skills, Customer Relationship Management, Paving Equipment Knowledge, Microsoft Office, Consultative Sales, Service Advisor Skills, Sales Reporting, Continuous Improvement, Customer Loyalty, Team Collaboration, Problem Solving, Communication Skills, Time Management

Industry

Machinery Manufacturing

Description

Description POWER UP YOUR CAREER WITH LOUISIANA CAT Louisiana Cat has been proud to represent Caterpillar® for 4 continuous generations in the state of Louisiana. We have been providing our customers with the highest quality Cat® equipment, service, and parts since 1933. We serve to build and power our community for a better future. We are always searching for high energy, ambitious candidates who are ready to join our team. You can build your future here! THE OPPORTUNITY We are searching for a Paving Equipment Consultant to join our growing operations. This position will cover the Louisiana territory. THE ROLE The person in this role will be responsible for providing CAT Paving equipment management solutions to customers for the state of Louisiana. This role is a hybrid between consultative sales and service advisor to provide CAT product information. YOUR CONTRIBUTION Serve as an ambitious and highly competitive sales professional for customer accounts. Pursue, build, maximize and successfully close sales transactions with Sales Reps for customers. Become a subject matter expert on paving equipment applications. Collaborate with your Sales Management / General Manager to establish sales goals on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis Attain sales target goals by maximizing customers' loyalty and repeat business Provide detailed sales reports, continuous improvement recommendations, and customer invoices to Louisiana CAT Management YOUR VALUE You will build long-term, rapport with new and existing customers in order to ensure both their success and our company's success You will have the tools and training to MAKE A CAREER here at Louisiana CAT MOST IMPORTANT QUALIFICATIONS Required: Strong technical, mechanical, and business aptitude Required: Strong skills in Microsoft Office software including MS Word, MS Excel and MS Outlook Highly Preferred: 3-5 years of a mechanical background on paving equipment Highly Preferred: Knowledge or experience using CRM (Customer Relations Management) software such as Salesforce.com Highly Preferred: Knowledge of Caterpillar Paving product lines, and Weiler Paving is strongly desired; other Heavy Equipment industry knowledge is preferred JOB FACTS The majority of this position will be spent on the road traveling the assigned territory Must be willing to relocate within the state of Louisiana (southeast part) for future advancement opportunities. Valid U.S. Driver's License with clean Motor Vehicle Record Requires physical movement as required by job description Maintain compliance with all International, Federal, State and Local safety and company regulations. Louisiana Cat is a drug-free workplace PHYSICAL DEMANDS While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee must be able to occasionally lift 75 pounds from floor to chest. The employee must have the ability to reach and use the arms within a full range of motion in order to retrieve stocked parts. The employee must have the ability to endure prolonged stooping, kneeling, crouching and squatting while performing mechanical operations. The employee must be able to exert push/pull forces with the arms in order to use various wrenches and tools. The employee must be able to endure prolonged forward and overhead arm positions while performing mechanical operations. The employee must be able to use the hands to grasp hand tools and parts. The employee must have the ability to climb onto and operate equipment. The employee must have the ability to operate and maintain a field service vehicle with GVW of less than 26,000 lbs. WORK ENVIRONMENT Employee regularly works indoors around moving mechanical parts. May be exposed to weather extremes when working outside in conditions that include inclement weather, heat, cold, and humidity. The noise level may be loud at times. Exposure to small quantities of chemicals, dust, steam, high-pressure water, and high speed rotating equipment. Requires wearing common protective or safety equipment. Required to perform work in cramped spaces and/or high places. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, with occasional loudness when equipment is running. LOUISIANA CAT BENEFITS Health, Dental, Vision, $50,000 Company Funded Life Policy (if enrolled in Health) Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Cancer, Supplemental Life and additional voluntary policies 401K Plan with Company Match Paid Holidays & Vacation Technician Tool Loan Program up to $2,000 Safety Boot / Safety Prescription Glasses Allowances Employee Discounts Credit Union Technician Career Development Program - Shop & Field Service Training SAFETY IN ALL WE DO We require strict compliance with PPE (personal protective equipment) safety regulations. We maintain compliance with all Federal, State and Local safety and company regulations. All employees must follow all Company Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) procedures. Louisiana Cat is a drug-free workplace, including marijuana and THC products. WHY PEOPLE JOIN LOUISIANA CAT We are dedicated to fostering a safe and meaningful work environment that empowers our employees and customers. We are known for creating lasting partnerships, guided by our strong company values, customer experience culture and safety standards. We are committed to the long-term growth and success of both our employees and customers. We have energy, focus and passion delivering results because what we do impacts our customers each and every day. We work across Construction, Electrical Power, Industrial, Marine Engines and Oil & Gas industries. We invest in training and development programs for our employees to build their toolkit and career paths here at Louisiana Cat. We offer competitive pay and benefits, paid holidays and vacation, employee incentive programs and 401(k) company match programs. WHO WE ARE We are a growing organization focused on creating a positive impact on our employees, customers and communities in which we operate. We seek out employees who are inspired by our values, thrive in a collaborative environment, and want to become a part of a dynamic company backed by 90+ years of success. We have 23 locations across Louisiana and the Gulf South with Corporate HQ located in Reserve, LA and Power Systems HQ located in New Iberia, LA. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Louisiana Cat (Louisiana Machinery Co, LLC) and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age (40 and over), national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We proudly hire U.S. Veterans. Louisiana Cat (Louisiana Machinery Co., LLC) uses E-Verify and complies with I-9 employment eligibility requirements of all new hires. Click here for your rights: click here for more information Equal Employment Opportunity Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal: click here for more information Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision: click here for more information Louisiana Cat (Louisiana Machinery Co, LLC) and its affiliates are drug-free workplaces and post-offer, pre-employment process includes background check, drug/alcohol screen, and if applicable for the role, pre-employment physical/fit for duty assessments.

Responsibilities

The Paving Equipment Consultant will provide CAT Paving equipment management solutions to customers in Louisiana. This role involves consultative sales and service advising to maximize customer satisfaction and sales transactions.