Job Description
JOB BRIEF
Responsible for driving incremental Vanguard brand engine and accessory sales in existing dealer channel by supporting commercial dealers and distributors primarily in the commercial turf market
RESPONSIBILITIES
· Generate brand awareness at the commercial cutter, dealership, and distributor levels
· Grow the Briggs & Stratton Commercial Engine market share in key regional markets and product categories
· Support our current sales team on a regional and national basis through frequent communication and joint sales calls, regional meetings and training seminars
· Attend trade shows, open houses, and other events in these markets and support factory efforts with the Vanguard Brand Experience
· Ensure dealership’s personnel are well trained in Briggs & Stratton Commercial Engine offering
· Collaborate with Power Distributors and Briggs & Stratton education teams to expand engine, EFI and repower training to dealers and distributors
· Capture commercial cutter and dealer feedback with video testimonials, surveys, etc.
· Alleviate tense warranty and repair situations for Commercial Engines
· Conduct weekly communication with Briggs & Stratton key personal
· Other related tasks
· Frequent travel throughout the year
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
· 5+ years’ experience Commercial Engine or equipment Sales or related capacity within the Outdoor Power Equipment industry
· Existing relationship with large turf dealers and distributors would be ideal
· Ability to travel regularly though out a multi-state region
· Strong analytical skills with data driven thinking
· Proficient use of MS Office and other related business software
Experience pulling a small trailer
We are the Sales and Distribution arm for Briggs and Stratton, the leading manufacturer of air-cooled gasoline engines and parts for outdoor power equipment. Briggs and Stratton engines are incorporated into products for both the consumer market and industrial/commercial applications. We are also responsible for the sales and marketing of Briggs and Stratton Power Products including consumer and commercial generators, consumer and commercial pressure washers. We also distribute Oregon Equipment Parts, Oregon Cutting Systems, and several other allied parts lines.