At Peterson, we partner with our customers to build the future. For over 85 years, our peoples’ work has shaped the communities where we live, where we raise our families, and where we thrive. Peterson’s legacy permeates every aspect of our communities. From roads and bridges, back-up power at hospitals, fire-fighting, concerts and moving goods; we are everywhere you look. At Peterson, you don’t just have a career, you have a purpose.
Our family-oriented environment is built on safety, winning, growth, and professional achievement. Hiring and developing exceptional people is critical to our continued success. We have high standards for a good reason: our people represent Peterson, our family, our brand, and our values.
You have high expectations too. You are exceptionally motivated, have outstanding skills, and want your work to matter. Peterson offers competitive wages, generous benefits, and promotional opportunities at a family-owned and operated business. It’s time to use your skills and passion to do work that matters!
Job Description
Peterson Cat has the immediate need for an experienced Sales Coordinator based at our Hillsboro, OR location.
The Sales Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and monitoring all aspects of inbound shipments and outbound deliveries of equipment and work tools. Includes ordering equipment and work tools as well as working closely with the service department for pre-machine delivery, customization, and final configuration. Depending on location, this position may perform additional tasks including using a lift truck to load, unload, move, and organize heavy equipment and attachments in the yard.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
The following reflects management’s definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign or reassign the functions to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Job functions include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Coordinate and monitor inbound equipment and work tool logistics and pipeline.
- Act as primary interface with the Service Department regarding machine pre-delivery, customization and final configuration.
- Arrange outbound equipment and work tool logistics for demonstration or delivery.
- Be responsible for regional locations adhering to shipping and receiving policies.
- Be able to order equipment and work tools from the manufacturer.
- Assist Machine Sales Reps with locating equipment at other dealers or manufacturer’s facilities.
- Be engaged regionally, in iMetrix inventory initiative as required by supervisor.
- Be engaged in regional forecasting processes as required by supervisor.
- Collaborate with Inventory Specialist, and Work Tool Specialist to ensure machines and attachments are transferred to appropriate stores, aligning on-hand inventory with our Retail Presence initiatives.
- Provide back-up invoicing support for Sales Administrators at Month, Quarter, and Year-End:
- Reconciliation of Deal Packets
- Attaching attachments in Business System to unit being sold
- Quick Sales of Used and Allied Rental Equipment for H360
- Quick Cat Equipment Sales to Cresco
- Operate company or personal vehicle as needed.
- Maintain punctual, regular, and predictable attendance.
At locations outside the state of California, this position may:
- Operate lift trucks to safely move and organize heavy equipment and attachments.
- Load and unload heavy equipment and attachments safely on and off trucks and trailers.
- Tag and scan machines and attachments with iMetrix and verify machine and attachment serial numbers for DBS receiving.
- Work with Parts department to send attachments to other Peterson stores via XPO or similar service
OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS
- Work overtime as needed and within labor law guidelines.
- Attend scheduled training classes, department, and safety meetings.
- Work collaboratively in a team environment with a spirit of cooperation.
- Display excellent communication skills including presentation, persuasion, and negotiation skills required in working with customers/ coworkers, including the ability to communicate effectively and remain calm and courteous under pressure.
- Respectfully take direction from supervisor/manager.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, safely and in alignment with Peterson’s core values. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Associates Degree from a fully accredited college; and a minimum of two years of directly related experience, preferably in a heavy industrial environment; or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
CERTIFICATES, LICENCENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Ability to obtain lift truck certification may be required for locations outside of California
Peterson Machinery Co. is committed to equal employment opportunity and affirmative action. Minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. A drug screen and background check is required.Skills Required
- Associate's degree from an accredited college or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Minimum of two years of directly related experience, preferably in a heavy industrial environment
- Ability to obtain lift truck certification (may be required for locations outside California)
- Ability to operate company or personal vehicle as needed
- Pass drug screen and background check
- Experience or ability to use iMetrix, DBS receiving processes, and company Business System (tagging/scanning and inventory verification)
- Strong communication skills including presentation, persuasion, and negotiation; ability to remain calm and courteous under pressure
- Ability to perform physical tasks such as loading/unloading and organizing heavy equipment (where applicable)
What We Do
Peterson Cat is part of Caterpillar's worldwide dealer network serving 100,000+ square miles of Northern California, Oregon, and southwest Washington. As one of the largest dealers in North America our 42 stores positioned throughout our territory provide convenient access to Caterpillar parts, equipment, service, rentals or just for answers to your questions Serving the construction, forestry, agriculture, governmental, and trucking industries, we’re ready to support your business with Caterpillar equipment, parts, repairs, rentals, and more. From Skid Steer Loaders, Multi-Terrain Loaders, and Backhoe Loaders to Forest Machines, Track-Type Tractors, and Hydraulic Excavators. We have the right Caterpillar machines for your job. We have extensive parts and service departments, each tailored to serve you and your specific needs. Everything from field service to complete hydraulic re-build in our shop to ordering parts online, Peterson will be there to help. Here's where we can help: -Commodities -Custom fabrication -Field service -Finance and credit -Hydraulics -Oil analysis -Parts and parts delivery -Powertrain -Technical Service -Used parts -Undercarriage service -Warranty
