What are the responsibilities and job description for the Product Support Representative position at Fairchild?
ABOUT FAIRCHILD EQUIPMENT
Fairchild Equipment was founded in 1985 as Yale Materials Handling. Under the leadership of Gary Fairchild, we gradually diversified our manufacturers to add trusted brands, expanded our services areas to better serve Wisconsin, Minnesota, Northern Illinois, North Dakota, and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. We've grown from only a five-person operation to over 280 employees. Now under the leadership of Gary Fairchild's son, Chad Fairchild, Fairchild is all about possibilities for additional growth and expansion, while maintaining our operations as Family Owned.
COMPANY CULTURE
We know that in order for us to provide a dynamic and comprehensive customer experience, we need to have a team dedicated to industry experience, knowledge and customer service. We know our employees embrace our values and are driven to exceed expectations and we welcome the individual who shares those values. Come join our Fairchild Team!
Family Values - Healthy work / life balance promoting a winning and pleasant work environment. Follow the Golden Rule.
Safety Always - We are committed to safety at all times and in all places.
Customers for Life - Excellence in customer Service. If we don't deliver, let us know, and we WILL fix it!
Employer of Choice - Happy and productive employees who outwork the competition.
Active in our Communities - Outstanding citizens in the market we serve.
ABOUT THE POSITION
As a member of our Sales Department, the Product Support Representative will be responsible for working with customers and mechanics on a day-to-day basis to achieve profitability, growth and account penetration within the Fairchild Minnesota North West Counties and all of North Dakota. Fairchild Equipment prides itself on our Core Values and welcomes the individual who shares those values.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Responsible for generating new business within the Fairchild Minnesota Northwest counties and all of North Dakota.
- Establish, develop, and maintain business relationship with current customers.
- Promote, sell, and secure orders.
- Demonstrate products and services that best suits the needs of the customer.
- Develop proposals / quotations for current and perspective customers.
- Work with Service, Parts, and Rental Departments.
- Establish new or renew Fairchild Operational Maintenance (OM) Agreements.
- Analyze the territory's potential and determine the value of existing customers.
- Plan and organize personal sales strategy.
- Supply management with reports on customer needs, problems, competitive activities, and potential for new services.
- Attend all sales department meetings and functions.
- Ability to organize, multi-task, and meet deadlines.
- Communicate effectively with customers and Fairchild Equipment personnel.
- Ability to take on new duties and responsibilities as needed.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS INCLUDE :
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Stooping- bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.
Balancing- maintaining body equilibrium.
The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and / or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and / or assembly or fabrication of parts at distances close to the eyes.
The worker is subject to environmental conditions with activities that normally would occur indoors.
To take that next step in your career, and have an opportunity for additional growth, you will want to join our dynamic team. Fairchild Equipment, Inc. is recognized as the fastest growing company of its kind in the Midwest! Fairchild Equipment, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apply now!