Product Specialist - Material Handler

Brandt is currently looking to fill a Product Specialist - Material handler position for the Texas region.

Reporting to the Vice President, the Product Specialist - Material Handler is responsible for achieving sales budget in the assigned product lines, and for supporting the product-line success of an assigned team of territory managers and dealers.

The Product Specialist- Material Handler will create and expand relationships with existing and new customers/dealers by directing and supporting collaborative sales efforts to grow one or more assigned product lines. This position will lead the launch of new assigned products in a defined geographical area. In collaboration with the field sales team and dealers, the successful candidate will assist and train on qualified opportunities for both customer sales and dealer development. 

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supports the success of an assigned team of territory managers and dealers.
• Meets assigned targets for profitable sales growth in assigned product lines.
• Help US Sales Manager with US launch of the Brandt Material Handler with a 5 year growth strategy to target the right markets and dealers with primary focus on the US John Deere Construction & Forestry dealers
• Provides coaching, training, and professional development to territory managers in order to enhance their product knowledge and sales skills.
• Provide and participate with Brandt’s product planners on competitor product feature comparison and market based pricing feedback.
• Lead demand-generating marketing activities in the assigned market for the assigned product specialty.
• Establish productive, professional relationships with key producers.

• Background in construction and Material Handler sales experience
• Experience in Scrap handling and/or Forestry industry considered a strong asset
• The ability to perform to the highest degree energy with minimal supervision