Sales Coordinator
About the Company
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. 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. We have high standards because our people represent Peterson, our family, our brand, and our values.
About the Role
The Sales Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and monitoring all aspects of inbound shipments and outbound deliveries of equipment and work tools. This 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 also involve operating a lift truck to load, unload, move, and organize heavy equipment and attachments in the yard.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- Ensure regional locations adhere to shipping and receiving policies.
- Order equipment and work tools from the manufacturer.
- Assist Machine Sales Reps with locating equipment at other dealers or manufacturer’s facilities.
- Engage regionally in iMetrix inventory initiative as required by supervisor.
- Participate 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 Retail Presence initiatives.
- Provide back-up invoicing support for Sales Administrators at Month, Quarter, and Year-End, including:
- 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 also:
- 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.
- 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 and coworkers, including the ability to communicate effectively and remain calm and courteous under pressure.
- Respectfully take direction from supervisor/manager.
Requirements
- Associate’s 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.
- Ability to obtain lift truck certification may be required for locations outside of California.
Benefits
Peterson offers competitive wages, generous benefits, and promotional opportunities at a family-owned and operated business.