Responsible for aftermarket parts sales management within assigned territory including dealer contact management, sales strategies, product identification and knowledge, pricing recommendations, market analysis and customer needs analysis
Serve as key contact to dealers for overall support of customer service efforts from KION North America
Develop and support tools to educate dealers and customers on benefits of KION aftermarket products and drive dealer improvements
Manage aftermarket parts sales activities and dealer development
Oversee launch of service parts in unison with product (truck) launches to dealers
Ensure dealers can effectively utilize KION tools to purchase parts, maintain contact data, file warranty claims and review technical support data
Drive knowledge sharing in dealer network to spread best practices and identify KPIs and process improvements
Deliver sustainable results while balancing customer needs with KION business results
Develop, maintain and communicate Recommended Spare Parts Lists
Provide effective new dealer onboarding within one month of dealer appointment
Develop territory management plans, sales strategies, proposals, forecasts and sales presentations for aftermarket sales
Provide technical assistance and troubleshooting support to dealers
Promote dealer-installed options and common commodity purchases through KION
Resolve commercial issues, including warranty, price discrepancy and ordering issues
Develop and execute marketing plan to drive parts business growth and gather competitive intelligence
Coordinate with Marketing to execute integrated communications and maintain parts resource publications
Utilize digital tools to maintain accurate records of sales calls, customer files and sales activity information
Establish and track KPIs for the parts business
Requirements
Ability to multi-task and to work as part of a team to resolve problems
Ability to read material handling equipment technical drawings and parts and service manuals
Ability to effectively communicate technical information via telephone, email and internet tools
Strong quantitative and analytical skills; ability to solve complex problems
Ability to organize and prioritize tasks to ensure timely completion
Advanced computer skills, including demonstrated use of email, company ordering software, technical system software and spreadsheet software
Strong communication skills (oral and written, telephone/email/in person)
Experience using an ERP system (SAP strongly preferred)
Bilingual in Spanish and English a plus
Ability to travel 60-75% within region
BA / BS degree or equivalent work experience (7+ years) in industrial or business management, customer service or related field
Previous experience managing parts / after sales and developing and implementing short and long term marketing program within aftermarket sales.