Detroit Field Sales Engineer

Inside the Role

Do you like to be part of a team but work independently? As a Detroit Field Sales Engineer, you will be responsible for promotion of Detroit Branded components for Freightliner and Western Star brands. 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.

Posting Information

We provide a scheduled posting end date to assist our candidates with their application planning. While this date reflects our latest plans, it is subject to change, and postings may be extended or removed earlier than expected.

We Take Care of Our Team

• Work remotely in the assigned sales district to serve as a technical consultant to Freightliner and Western Star dealers on all Detroit branded components in district. Travel 50% within territory, and 15% outside of territory.
• Continuously train on current and new products.
• 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.
• Provide voice of customer feedback to marketing and strategy to support current and future product enhancements.
• Conduct annual training with all dealers in assigned AOR on Detroit components, Powertrain, Connect services, and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems.
• Support dealer sales team on vehicle spec’ing to ensure correct engines, axles and transmissions are selected to meet performance and fuel economy needs.
• Support Marketing initiatives including trade shows and association events.
• Investigate and qualify customer performance 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.
• Act as a consultant to fleets to help them optimize performance.
• Facilitate Detroit component training to fleet training managers upon delivery of new trucks.
• Coordinate and support Detroit plant tours for customers/dealers within area of responsibility.
• Support pilot and specification reviews. Act as Detroit component expert within assigned geographic territory.

Knowledge You Should Bring

• Bachelors degree from an accredited college/university OR 8 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree required
• Commercial Driver's License CDL (Class A) or ability to obtain one within 90 days of hire required
• Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Word required. 
• Presentation and Sales skills required. 
• Analytical skills required.
• An attached resume is required 
• Candidate must reside in or be willing to relocate to Michigan, Indiana, or Western Ohio.

Exceptional Candidates Might Have

• 5-7 years of related experience preferred
• Technical Degree (Science, Engineering, Technology) or relevant experience preferred.
• Commercial Vehicle Industry experience preferred. 
• Field experience preferred.

**Relocation is available**

Where We Work

This position is open to applicants who can work in (or relocate to) the following location(s)-

Brunswick, OH US, Byesville, OH US, Canton, OH US, Columbus, OH US, Detroit, MI US, Lisle, IL US. Relocation assistance for this position is available when the selected candidate meets eligibility criteria.

Schedule Type:

Remote

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

• This position is not open for Visa sponsorship or to existing Visa holders
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work permanently in the country the position is located in at the time of application
• Final candidate must successfully complete a criminal background check
• Final candidate may be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen
• Contractors, professional services, or other contingent workers should confirm with their local agency if they are eligible to apply for FTE positions
• EEO - Disabled/Veterans

Daimler Truck North America is committed to workforce inclusion 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.