About Pierce, an Oshkosh companyAt Pierce Manufacturing, we build trucks that protect people and communities around the world. To our team, there is no room for anything less than providing the absolute best. Since 1913, building truck bodies on Model T Ford chassis in an old converted church has evolved to creating highly customized, carefully designed and engineering pumpers, aerials, tankers and rescue units that have no equal. Today, you'll find more than 30,000 Pierce apparatuses on the road that are making a difference in people's lives, every day. To us, every step in the process of building our trucks is personal. From innovation and expertise, to the customization and service. Our trucks are designed to perform under the toughest conditions.JOB SUMMARY:Primary contact for customer and sales support for fire suppression application questions and as it relates to Pierce products. Be responsible for product related information for specifications and proposals in the sales order configurator. Develop and execute marketing plans for Pierce products. Develop effective communications and a positive working relationship with other company employees, supervisors and managers to ensure a team effort in achieving short and long-term company goals.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Requires understanding of fire suppression systems and application on vehicle; experience as a fire fighter is a plus.
Customer and sales interaction to develop vehicle specification and explain practical application.
Requires and understanding of the fire suppression technologies used in the industry.
Partner with Business Leads to develop the Pierce fire suppression strategy, including strategies with strategic suppliers.
Communicate and coordinate with Business Leads, all items which would be considered product improvements, enhancements and obsolescence.
Have a complete understanding of the sales order configurator and maintain the specification and proposal text, pricing and component compatibility.
Create new sales order configurator components that expand our product offering which include pricing and text that are well defined and accurate.
Plan and develop advertising, brochures, videotapes and media articles on the products.
Provide competitive product information to our Sales Organizations and develop a competitive product database.
Develop and publish product updates related to changes in our product offerings.
Participate on product cost analysis and follow through with action as is deemed necessary.
Participate in market analysis and develop new product ideas pertaining to Pierce products required to increase market share profitability.
Coordinate various training programs such as mini sales school, sales meetings and internal sales and product training as required.
Carry out special assignments and projects that fall within the scope of this description.
Maintain open communicationwith the Sales Department, Product manager and appropriate personnel reporting on all developments and concerns.
Participate in developing and managing specific portions of the department’s expense.
Participate in trade shows and seminars as required.
Host customer lunches and dinners.
Supervisory responsibilities may be required.
Some travel may be required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or related field.
A minimum of six (6) years of related experience
Substantiated evidence Essential Duties & Responsibilities can be successfully carried out.
Ability to travel 0% up to 30%, this is highly dependent on business cycle and needs.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience as a fire fighter
Experience with fire suppression applications
Ability to read blueprints
Experience managing customer relationships#LI-KM1
Pay Range:$91,800.00 - $153,200.00The above pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target pay for the position across all U.S. locations. Within this range, individual pay is determined by various factors, including the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's experience, education and skills, as well as the equity of pay among team members in similar positions. Beyond offering a competitive total rewards package, we prioritize a people-first culture and offer various opportunities to support team member growth and success.Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to disability for any part of the employment process, please contact us at [email protected] Corporation is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. This company will provide equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Information collected regarding categories as provided by law will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application.Oshkosh Corporation will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with Oshkosh Corporation's legal duty to furnish information.Certain positions with Oshkosh Corporation require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be "U.S. Persons," as defined in these regulations. Generally, a "U.S. Person" is a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.