Machine Retail Sales Representative

Job Summary: The Retail Sales Representative is responsible for growing the Holt Cat brand within a defined geographic territory and call plan through direct customer interaction and in collaboration with the account managers for new and used sales within the Building Construction Product (BCP) family of machines, work tools, and service plans. In addition, this position will support sales related functions such as walk in customers, marketing initiatives, product demonstrations, and retail inventory display maintenance.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of construction and rental industry equipment
• Knowledge of basic operation and applications for Caterpillar, Non-Cat Products, and Attachments
• Knowledge of all shipping and receiving for all machines and attachments for operations
• Knowledge of merchandising programs with HOLT and CAT Finance
• Knowledge of business accounting principles
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Exceptional organizational, time management, and multi-tasking skills
• Intermediate computer and related software applications skills
• Advanced MS Office Suite skills with Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to interact with tact and courtesy and maintain a professional manner.
• The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required, bachelor’s degree in related field preferred
• Minimum of two years of work-related experience and skills relevant to position
• Bilingual preferred

Additional Requirements:

• Valid Driver’s license required.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Travel:

• Extensive travel within assigned region may be required.

Physical Requirements:

• This position involves extended periods in a stationary position; additionally, occasional movement inside the office to access office machinery, file cabinets, etc.
• This role frequently communicates with others, must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• Occasionally moves materials or equipment weighing up to 10 lb.
• Constant movement and use of limbs; this position requires good manual dexterity, coordination, and stamina.
• Routinely reacts to visual, auditory, and other signals, including alarms and instructions, and is required to visually inspect work.

Work Environment:

• Regularly works indoors in environmentally controlled conditions.
• Occasionally works outdoors and may be exposed to weather extremes conditions that include inclement weather, heat, cold, and humidity.
• Frequently works at fast pace with unscheduled interruptions.

Disclaimer:  Please note that the above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not to be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the incumbents so classified. All incumbents may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities, as needed.