Heavyline Sales Engineer

Company Profile 80 years and countless innovations later, JCB is the world’s largest privately-owned manufacturer of construction and agricultural equipment. At 23 plants spanning four continents—and countries including the United States, the United Kingdom, India and Brazil—JCB manufactures a range of more than 300 products including telescopic handlers, backhoe loaders, excavators, wheel loaders, compact excavators, skid steer loaders, compact track loaders, Access aerial work platforms, rough terrain forklifts, and tractors.   JCB people are at the heart of our business and as a family-owned business we answer to our customers, not a group of shareholders. That freedom allows us to concentrate on developing the latest technologies and incorporating them into our equipment. We focus on what our customer needs on the jobsite – a machine that holds up in the toughest environment and increases their productivity.   At JCB, we stand behind our products – and our name.   Position Purpose To grow JCB’s North America’s heavyline product sales and market share positions by providing support to territory management, dealer distribution network, and key accounts for long term business success and profitability. Territory: Pennsylvania, New York, New England, Maine.    Position Type Full Time, Exempt   Major Tasks, Responsibilities & Key Accountabilities Build the JCB business strategy for product sales to the North American construction sector Take a leadership role in the development of the JCB North American sales growth of our Heavyline products (including Large Wheel Loaders, Large Excavators, and the Hydradig/Pothole Pro) Management of factory build allocations for the dealer channel to maximize retail opportunity. Consistent achievement of quarterly and annual sales targets Identify, build, and develop strategic and profitable relationships within our dealer networks Forecast, track, and report territory sales activities to management for heavyline products Continually identify areas of opportunity and develop strategies to improve revenue and overall profitability Understand the key performance indicators that will leverage our dealer’s business Review the territory target market opportunities and provide feeds into our dealer pipeline Maintain an up-to-date understanding of JCB products to facilitate sales efforts that affect target markets Proactively assist the organization in achieving its 5-Year growth goals   Nature & Scope Reports to the VP of West Coast.   Minimum Qualifications 5 + years outside sales experience in the construction industry BA in Business or similar Heavyline product knowledge and/or similar product knowledge Product and territory sales experience Must pass any drug screens, background checks and pre-employment tests as applicable   Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Competencies Demonstrated success in developing and inspiring teams with product sales vision and mission Ability to provide detailed product walk around to various audience levels Proven success in analyzing and forecasting trends as well as achieving sales targets Ability to effectively manage and maintain peer and business relationships with a high degree of integrity and trust Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, and/or SAP Willingness to travel up to 90%   Job Conditions Both office environment and occasionally manufacturing/factory environment Subject to noise and temperature changes   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.   While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: Sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.   JCB is an equal employment opportunities (EEO) employer in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. JCB complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. EEO EMPLOYER/VET/DISABLED.   JCB Inc. is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status; however, as a global company, JCB offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our website at https://www.jcb.com/en-gb/about/careers.   Disclaimer: This job description is general in nature and is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.