Woodworking - Solid Wood Product Specialist

Stiles has been helping manufacturers nationwide increase their efficiency and productivity for more than 60 years. With world-class machinery backed by an experienced and responsive support team, extensive parts inventory, unique upgrade capabilities, and a nationally accredited education and training program, Stiles builds solutions around our customer’s needs. We offer expertise in manufacturing a range of materials, including wood, plastics, composites, carbon fiber, glass, stone, and nonferrous metals. Our innovative concepts, new technologies, and outstanding service extend to aerospace, transportation, alternative energy, architecture and structural elements, furniture, retail fixtures, and other industries. Stiles is headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and has regional offices in High Point, North Carolina; Bristol, Pennsylvania; Coppell, Texas; and Rancho Cucamonga, California. Interested in joining the Stiles team? We offer our team members a generous benefit package, an opportunity for career advancement, and support in your career every step of the way!

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible to assist the Product Manager in providing sales and technical assistance within a specific product category, while working in conjunction with sales personnel to develop profitable equipment businesses.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Assist the sales force with creating, reviewing, and modifying sales documents, presentations, proposals, and recommendations for new, existing, or potential customers. Analyze the customer’s operation and requirements to develop solutions to meet their needs. Work with the sales force and customers to ensure business plans, sales commitments, and system customer specifications are all carried out to maximize sales potential and customer satisfaction. Provide technical support to the service group. Provide creative support/input for advertising efforts, including press releases, trade magazines, and industry publications, to maximize visibility and showcase the expertise of being the leader in the industry. Act as liaison between Parts/Service, Sales, and customers to ensure orders of equipment, parts, and/or service requirements are fulfilled as expected by both the company and the customer. Provide ongoing training for employees and customers as it relates to new equipment or equipment modifications, enhancements, or improvements. Monitor competitive climate within the industry to stay abreast of changes in equipment, pricing, promotions, peripheral equipment offerings, and other factors to stay ahead of the industry. Work closely with customers to recommend and demonstrate the appropriate software solutions to their business requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent industry experience. Three to five years of relative experience in the panel processing industry and technical support role.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Proficiency with MS Office Suite. Ability to multitask. Adaptability to changing priorities. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Strong administrative skills. Exceptionally strong customer service skills. Effective presentation skills. Behaviors Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest. Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject. Team Player: Works well as a member of a group. Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well. Motivations Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization. Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility. Entrepreneurial Spirit: Inspired to perform well by an ability to drive new ventures within the business. Preferred Experience 5 years: Sales Experience. 10 years: Working in the solid wood industry. Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr Stiles Machinery Inc