PacWest Machinery is recruiting for a Parts Counter Sales team member for its branch in Portland, Oregon. PacWest provides a full line-up of heavy machinery covering general production, aggregate processing, road building machines, compact utility equipment and attachments from well-known companies including Volvo Construction Equipment, Metso, Ponsse, Yanmar, Atlas Copco and others. The company delivers comprehensive sales, rental, leasing, parts and service support in Oregon, Washington and Idaho. PacWest Machinery is a dynamic company offering a unique environment that fosters individual growth and that rewards individual and team performance. More can be seen at www.PacWestMachinery.com.
Essential Duties:
- The Parts Counter Sales representative is responsible for parts sales and a high level of service to external customers and the company service department.
- Sales activity includes customer needs assessment, research, quoting, closing and arrangement of delivery.
- The successful candidate must be personable, self-motivated and have above average organizational skills.
- Requires the ability to communicate effectively with both customers and internal team members by telephone, e-mail and in person.
- The successful candidate must possess the ability to multitask. Must be willing to work a fully, fast-paced day with occasional overtime.
Compensation and Benefits:
Includes competitive salary, 401(k) match and medical and dental insurance. Employees receive paid time off including vacation, sick days and holidays.
Qualifications - the ideal candidate will possess the following:
- 5+ years of parts counter sales experience in construction equipment (preferred), transportation, agriculture or automotive industries.
- Strong organizational and customer service skills
- Must be able to communicate clearly with customers, suppliers and colleagues.
- Ability to balance priorities by multi-tasking and communicating with stakeholders
- Good computer skills and basic familiarity with Microsoft Outlook, Excel and various search engines. Experience with company and supplier systems.
- Must be a team player with a calm demeanor and customer service focus
- Ability to multi-task and work quickly and accurately
- Forklift experience is desired, or have a willingness to train
- Able to occasionally climb, balance and lift or move up to 50 pounds
- Must possess a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.
- Strong references from former employers and colleagues.
- Outstanding qualifications in certain categories may help to offset a lack of experience in other areas.
- PacWest Machinery is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, disability, marital and veteran status. To ensure the safety and security of all employees, the successful candidate will be subject to pre-employment testing for alcohol, drug and/or controlled substances.
Please note – subject to response levels, the company may not be able to respond to every applicant.
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person