Job description
Inside the Role
Do you want to work for a leader in the trucking industry? Do you like to be part of a team but work independently? As a Field Sales Engineer you will be responsible for promotion of Detroit Branded components for Freightliner and Western Star products. You will help retail sales outlets improve customer bottom lines through use of Detroit components. You will drive trucks to support training and troubleshooting. You will get to analyze, prepare and present technical data to dealers, end users and internal colleagues. You will work with dealers and internal team to provide dedicated fuel economy support to top accounts in your district (Northern California, Oregon, Washington, Alaska and Western Idaho).
We Take Care of Our Team
Position offers a starting salary range of $110,500 - $141,500 USD
Pay offered dependent on knowledge, skills, and experience
Benefits include annual bonus program; 401k company contribution with company match up to 6% as well as non-elective company contribution of 3 - 7% depending on age; starting at 4 weeks paid vacation; 13+ calendar holidays; 8 weeks paid parental leave; employee assistance program; comprehensive healthcare plans and wellness programs; onsite fitness (at some locations); tuition assistance and volunteer paid time off; short-term and long-term disability plans.
What You Drive at DTNA
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Work remotely out of the assigned sales district to serve as a technical consultant to Freightliner and Western Star dealers and internal truck sales team on all Detroit branded components in district
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Travel 50% within territory, and 15% outside of territory
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Continuously train on current and new products
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Work closely with On-Highway and Vocational District Sales Managers in your territory to support current sales opportunities and highest priorities for dealer sales team
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Provide voice of customer feedback to marketing and strategy to support current and future product enhancements
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Conduct annual training with all dealers in assigned AOR on Detroit components, Powertrain, Connect services, and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems
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Support dealer sales team on vehicle spec’ing to ensure correct engines, axles and transmissions are selected to meet performance and fuel economy needs
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Support Marketing initiatives including trade shows and association events
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Investigate and qualify customer performance and fuel economy concerns. Coordinate involvement by dealer and factory personnel to identify causes for customer concerns and to communicate Daimler’s assessment of situations and corrective action recommendations
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Act as a consultant to fleets to help them optimize truck fuel economy and performance
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Facilitate Detroit component orientation to drivers and fleet managers upon delivery of new trucks with Detroit components.
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Coordinate and support plant tours for customers/dealers within area of responsibility
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Support pilot and specification reviews. Act as Detroit component expert within assigned geographic territory
Knowledge You Should Bring
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BS/BA and prefer 5-7 years of relevant experience or 8 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree required
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Commercial Driver's License CDL (Class A) or ability to obtain one within 90 days of hire required
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Candidate must reside in or be willing to relocate to Oregon, Northern California, Washington, Alaska, or Western Idaho required
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Ability to travel Travel 50% within territory, and 15% outside of territory required
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Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Word required
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Presentation and Sales skills required
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Analytical skills required
Exceptional Candidates Might Have
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Technical Degree (Science, Engineering, Technology) or relevant experience preferred
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Commercial Vehicle Industry experience preferred
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Field experience preferred
Where We Work
This position is open to applicants who can work in (or relocate to) the following locations-
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Oregon
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Northern California
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Washington
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Alaska
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Western Idaho
How We Collaborate
To continue building a great place to work for all, we are committed to a culture that creates flexibility and encourages a supportive working environment that achieves the needs of our business and employees.
Schedule Type:
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Remote
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At Daimler Truck North America, we recognize our world is changing faster than ever before. By listening to the needs of today, we’re building to solve with cutting-edge solutions in sustainability and future driving technology across electric, hydrogen and autonomous. These solutions, backed by years of innovative success and achievement, continue DTNA’s legacy as the undisputed industry leader. Our evolving brand portfolio is second to none, including Freightliner Trucks, Western Star, Demand Detroit, Thomas Built Buses, Freightliner Custom Chassis, and Financial Services. Together, we work as one team towards our envisioned future – building a cleaner, safer and more efficient tomorrow for all.
That is what we are working toward - for all who keep the world moving.
Additional Information
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Applicants must be legally authorized to work permanently in the U.S. at the time of application.
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Final candidate must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check
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Contractors, professional services, or other contingent workers should confirm with their local agency if they are eligible to apply for FTE positions.
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EEO/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans.
Daimler Truck North America is committed to employing a diverse workforce and providing an environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, age, marital status, family relationship, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender and transitioning status), genetic information, or veteran status.
For an accommodation or special assistance with applying for a posted position, please contact our Human Resources department at 503-745-8982 or toll free 800-206-3369. For TTY/TDD enabled call 503-745-2137 or toll free 866-355-6935.
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