EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Reports to:  National Sales Manager                                             

Status:         Exempt/Base Salary plus commission

Summary:

This position is primarily responsible for supporting the sales and product support needs of Rescue 1 and PL Custom; working with dealers, sales representatives, customers, and factory personnel.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Core duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Support the needs of our Dealers and Salesmen with Rescue 1 product knowledge and ability to take the project from initial meeting and proposal to delivery of the finished product.
• Learn the Rescue 1 product.
• Be the Rescue 1 Product Specialist.
• Possess knowledge of the Fire and Rescue Industry; Vehicle/Product performance, customer and marketplace needs as well as other manufacturers in the industry.
• Provide in the field product support at the customer location.
• Provide in the field support and training at the dealer location. Provide ongoing product and process training.
• Provide at the factory support and understanding of the customer needs to engineering and production.
• Provide chassis support to Dealers, Salesmen, Customers and factory. Understand both commercial and custom chassis platforms.
• Develop and support plan for increased sales results in existing dealer sales territories.
• Establish and Maintain networking relationships with vendors and chassis manufacturers.
• Support Pre Con meetings with Customers and Dealers here at R1/PL Custom.
• Support Pre Con meetings with Customer and Dealers at the customer location.
• Provide administrative support for quotes, bids and contracts to Dealers, customers and factory. Be able to use Quote Writer and read vehicle blueprints.
• Be able to read bid specs and develop plan to respond to customer. Generate clarifications and response strategy from Rescue 1.
• Support Dealers with pricing strategy to assist in the close.
• Attend all National Trade Shows and support Dealer/Regional Shows as needed.
• Distribute and follow up all leads generated from Trade Shows.
• Provide dealer/customer forecasts to National Sales Manager for incoming sales.
• Support Dealer Sales meetings hosted by and held at factory location.
• Provide support to Factory and Dealers for Cooperative Purchasing opportunities: HGAC and Sourcewell and others as available.
• Interact with marketing department for national/regional needs; electronic, print, social media, mailings, etc.
• Maintain current CDL license to support demo activities with R1/PL vehicles.
• If external to the factory in Manasquan – expectations would be at least one week per month here at the factory, at least two weeks per month in the field with Dealers/Customers, balance work from home base following up on issues from factory and field.

Other Qualifications:

• 10 plus years experience in a sales leadership environment.
• Experience in automotive industry or emergency vehicle industry desirable.
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and/or small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Computer skills: Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Quote Writer, Access (a plus).

P.L. Custom Body and Equipment Co., Inc. has been in business since 1946 and has been owned by the Smock family since 1970. The company employs 175 people at their Manasquan, NJ plant and sells through a network of 19 independent dealers covering 26 states, the District of Columbia, and also distributes their Rescue 1 product in Canada. PL Custom Emergency Vehicle and Rescue 1 are the manufacturing divisions of the corporation and are proud to maintain a strong reputation as a customer focused designer and manufacturer of high quality ambulances and rescue vehicles. PLCB continues to grow at a consistent pace, happy to be able to add employees who share our long term vision for high quality products, outstanding customer service, and smart and sustainable growth. We are small by design, family-owned, and rich in heritage and tradition.

Positions are listed by responsibility and geography on careers.cummins.com

This position is responsible to direct the operational functions of Human Resources as well as Safety and Worker’s Compensation claims. Works closely with existing HR/Admin team members to set the overall direction and ensure alignment in day-to-day activities related to employment and recruitment; compensation and benefits; training and organizational development; employee relations and communication; and policy development and enforcement. This position also directs and administers all business insurance related activities including renewals, claims reporting, and assuring compliance with insurance-related requirements.

Three to five years prior experience in a human resource- related function is preferred. The right candidate must possess strong communication and interpersonal skills and be able to work effectively in a team environment.

Maintainer Corporation of Iowa, Inc. is currently accepting applications for a Plant Manager at our Rock Rapids, IA, location to oversee the Maintainer Custom Bodies product line.

This position will be responsible to direct and organize the day-to-day operations at this facility and takes a “hands-on approach” to ensure all manufacturing processes are operating efficiently and safely. The ideal candidate should be comfortable operating with a relatively large amount of independence.   This facility produces a wide range of rescue vehicle truck bodies as well as our DuaLock drawer sets, and several components for Maintainer’s facility in Sheldon, IA. The ideal candidate must be a strong leader with excellent interpersonal communication skills.

This position will have 5 – 6 direct reports with 20 – 25 indirect reports. This position reports directly to the Vice President of Operations. Compensation will include a base salary (contingent on qualifications) and participation in a profit-based bonus program.

The Plant Manager is responsible for overseeing the equipment and building maintenance activities at our Rock Rapids location. (This location is approximately 39,000+ square feet including metal fabrication, welding, paint booths, and assembly equipment).

The ideal candidate must have 5 – 10 years of operation management experience in a manufacturing environment that includes metal fabrication, welding, paint and assembly. Previous experience with plant layout and equipment upgrades is required. Candidates must be able to demonstrate a track record of improving productivity through line balancing and prioritizing work according to established production schedules. Prior computer experience (ERP system experience, Microsoft Suite, etc.) is preferred, but not required. The right candidate must be able to plan, organize, and successfully communicate with a wide range of internal and external customers.

HiViz LED Lighting is seeking to fill the position of Director of Lighting Sales for the Ambulance and EMS Market.  The person filling this position will be responsible for developing and maintaining productive relationships with Municipalities and EMS Fleets, as well as the manufacturers who build their ambulances.

HiViz prefers applicants from self motivated individuals who are interested in fully immersing themselves in the technology, industry, and relationships of this market space.  Extensive travel will be required, and adherence to a budget is a must.  Applicants must be comfortable using email and the Microsoft Office Suites.

A college degree is not required to fill this position.

Duties of Position:

• Become an expert in Scene, Work, and Task Lighting in and around an Ambulance
  • (training provided after hiring)
• Attend EMS trade shows nation wide
• Set up and conduct product demonstration with prospective customers
  • Drive demo truck, coordinate demonstrative product shipments, etc
• Attend EMS industry events (non \”sales\” related)
• Work with company directors to create sales strategies for Ambulance market space

Requirements:

• At least 3 years of experience working with customers in the Ambulance or EMS market space
  • sales, manufacturing, etc
• Some level of experience working as a crew member on an ambulance is preferred
  • EMT / Paramedic
• Familiarity with electrical systems and components a plus
• Valid drivers license required
• Clean driving and criminal record required

This position does not require relocation, however simi-frequent travel to corporate offices in Asheville NC or Seattle Washington will be required.