Used Equipment Operations Manager

Position Summary

The Used Equipment Operations Manager is a management level position responsible for managing the Earthmoving Division Used Equipment Sales Center in Montgomery, Alabama. The Operations Manager must be able to perform independently with little supervision. Candidates must embrace new technologies and be comfortable using new software and hardware products.

Essential Responsibilities & Expectations

• Determine trade-in values and repairs required to prepare for sale
• Provide retail prices on trade-ins and rental fleet machines
• Take phone calls from salesmen and outside customers
• Absorb and assist walk in customers
• Attend equipment auctions
• Source and purchase machines for used equipment inventory
• Source and purchase machines for Sales Representatives to market to customers
• Develop relationships with other CAT dealers
• Work with Service Department on rental fleet repairs as needed
• Help with decisions on when to add machines to rental fleet
• Inspect machines with and for Sales Representatives
• Manage the Thompson Tractor inventory within the www.CatUsed.com system
• Analyze markets trends on used equipment
• Select and supervise personnel as required
• Manage Rental Store Rollouts
• Uphold the Core Values of Safe and Secure, Stronger Together, People of Integrity, and Driven to Serve.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent; college degree preferred
• Experience: Minimum of 4-5 years previous business experience. Heavy equipment sales experience is considered a plus
• Candidates must possess the ability to quickly acquire the following required skills and competencies:
• Relationship building
• Problem solving
• Telephone, verbal and written communication
• Advanced computing skills including Microsoft Office
• Well organized with ability to prioritize workload
• Self-motivated and results oriented

Job Training

• TTCo and Caterpillar computer programs
• Microsoft Office Suite - basic and intermediate
• Business communication skills training
• Applicable product support training modules

Safety Summary

• Working Conditions: Work is normally performed in a company office or shop environment. Exposure to physical risk and all weather conditions is associated with this position. Sitting for extended periods of time and standing on hard surfaces for extended periods of time is often required. The ability to safely operate heavy equipment and other material handling equipment is required for the position.
• Physical Requirements: Speaking, Listening, Writing, Typing, Reaching, Kneeling, Grasping, Stooping, Lifting items up to 50 lbs., Climbing on equipment, Driving (day and night)

Physical Requirements

• Speaking
• Listening
• Writing
• Typing
• Reaching
• Kneeling
• Grasping
• Stooping
• Lifting items up to 50 lbs.
• Climbing on equipment
• Driving (day and night)

Job Hazards

• Tripping, slipping, falling
• Job site hazards
• Strains due to lifting
• Hand injuries
• Driving related hazards
• Moving machinery
• Respiratory
• Laceration
• Amputation
• Strains and Sprains
• Captured in or caught by line of fire
• Heat exhaustion
• Cold stress

Thompson Tractor is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.