Storage Solutions Consultant

Solutions Consultant

Job Summary
Solutions Consultant is responsible for targeting and soliciting local businesses to sell Allied products and solutions to current and prospective customers. This position involves working with customers to provide products and solutions to space restraints or growth opportunities, establishing and maintaining business relationships, designing, configuring, and executing various Allied projects such as racking, shelfing, and basic system projects. The role also includes reviewing all Allied Order Packages for completeness and correctness, direct sales to Shoppa’s existing and new customers, and assisting with quotes, proposals, specifications, and inventory management.

• Create and verify layout, detail, air, load, structural drawings, schematics, and equipment orders as applicable to the project.
• Plan equipment layout, material flow, and measure to maintain efficient and safe utilization of resources and equipment on projects as assigned.
• Work with other engineering disciplines in the development and application of material handling equipment and solutions as required in support of project needs.
• Integrate findings and concepts into design recommendations on projects assigned.
• Potentially direct and coordinate building of prototypes.
• Confer with research and other engineers to clarify and resolve problems found during execution; prepare design modifications, as appropriate.
• Perform a variety of calculations (e.g., to compute angles, weights, dimensions, etc.) and prepare detailed multi-view drawings based on engineering data and standard references.
• Review each new Allied Order Package for completeness (signed order by customer and/or purchase order from customer, vendor quotes, and other items associated with the order).
• Aid TM’s, CSS’, BDR’s, and WD&F department with quotes, proposals, specifications, etc.
• Aid walk-in customers with sales and inquiries.
• Receive all inbound sales-related phone calls, emails, etc., from customers and Shoppa’s Sales Team.
• Assist Allied Operations Manager on all used material purchases.
• Aid Allied Warehouse Supervisor and Operations Manager with freight quotes, inventory planning, levels, and replenishment.
• Aid Allied Operations Manager on review and approval of all discounts below current listed ELC sale prices.

Qualifications

• High School diploma; college degree preferred
• Operations and sales experience in the material handling, industrial equipment, or automotive industry preferred
• Experience in MS Navision, MS Office Suite (Intermediate- Word, Excel, Access, etc.)
• Strong interpersonal skills and a team player
• Great customer service and attention to detail; excellent organizational and time-management skills

Physical Demands And Working Conditions

The physical demands and working conditions indicated below are examples of the demands that must be performed in carrying out the essential job functions. Office employees typically sit for long periods and perform tasks that require fine motor skills, such as typing or using a mouse. They may occasionally stand, walk, or lift up to 30 pounds, like files or office supplies. The work environment is climate-controlled with moderate noise, and employees work indoors and sometimes outdoors, with exposure to temperatures commensurate with outdoor seasonal temperatures.

About the Role

Family owned and operated since 1981, Shoppa’s Material Handling is one of the fastest-growing and most successful material handling dealerships in the United States. We are proud to be an authorized dealer of Toyota Material Handling – the bestselling forklift brand in the world and a recognized leader in quality, durability, safety, and innovation. Through our nine locations across Texas and Kansas City, MO, we provide a comprehensive array of products, services, and integrated systems that help our customers streamline the storage and movement of their goods.

Benefits

Shoppa’s Material Handling is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled/veterans. Shoppa’s provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.