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Yancey Bros.co Pathfinder Director of Sales & Engineering in Smyrna, Georgia
Description
Who We Are:
From Georgia. For Georgia. Since 1914 Yancey Bros. Co. has proudly served as the authorized Caterpillar equipment dealer for Georgia, providing our customers with the highest quality sales, parts and service. From Caterpillar heavy and compact construction equipment to on-highway trucks, we remain committed to learning more about our customers, offering equipment and support to keep up with their changing needs. This all starts with our greatest asset…our employees.
What You Will Be Doing:
This position is responsible for staffing, direction, planning, sales, profitability, market share and customer satisfaction for Pathfinder Power Solutions sales, project management, & engineering in the Pathfinder Power defined territory. This position leads the development of new business opportunities to continually grow and develop the sale of the Perkins Engine product as well as increase the depth of our market penetration and increase the breadth and scope of services/products offered.
Primary Responsibilities:
Defines the vision, strategies and priorities for Pathfinder Power Solutions that result in improved growth, profitability and market share. Creates and achieves annual business plans (budget, objectives and action plans, capex, headcount, inventory and unit sales forecast) and assures plans are fully executed
Provides strategic direction, market analysis, business planning and operational oversight to the sales and engineering teams..
Responsible for maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction as measured by various surveys.
Leads the Department in terms of corporate culture. Walks the talk, exemplifies the values of Safety, Integrity, Sense of Urgency, Teamwork, and Excellence and does all of this while enhancing and protecting the company’s reputation and with excellent, profitable results
Provides leadership and expertise to continuously improve key departmental functions to best in class levels in the areas of efficiency, quality, profitability and responsiveness. Understands and effectively employs Six Sigma, Lean and similar process improvement tools and techniques in daily work and inculcates same within the Department.
Responsible for staffing and hiring of all departmental employees. Follows the Pathfinder Power Solutions/Yancey HR process and insures only candidates who possess the necessary skills and behaviors and fit the corporate culture and Power Systems team are hired.
Employs a systematic process to assess current skills, define training needs, deliver needed training and conduct annual performance evaluation for all Pathfinder Power Solutions’ sales, marketing and engineering employees. Diligently works to continuously improve the quality and productivity of the workforce.
Diligently fosters and strengthens the relationship with Perkins Engine Co.
Who We Are Looking For:
To be successful in this position you should previous sales management experience, a broad mechanical and/or electrical background, and a finely honed comprehension of the sales cycle. You should be a team player with experience hiring and developing staff.
Education/Experience:
Knowledge, skills and abilities acquired through receiving a Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Management, Business Administration and/or Engineering
10+ years of experience in the sale and application of drive train componentry with medium to high volume OEM’s. A finely honed comprehension of the sales cycle with such accounts and the importance of application and installation engineering support/expertise in the sales process.
Sales management experience with demonstrated results in improving a sales team’s skills in prospecting, relationship building, needs analysis, overcoming objectives, coordination, financial justification, closing, and follow up.
Experience with use of CRM to manage sales reporting, leverage customer information, account management, time and territory management.
Experienced at managing high dollar capital assets, understands leasing, productivity, residual value, utilization, financing and turnover. Established track record in dealing with high volume national and international accounts.
Required Qualifications/Skills:
Broad mechanical and/or electrical background with a fundamental knowledge of diesel engines, power generation, hydraulic and mechanical drive train componentry.
Adept at financial management. Has established track record of profitable performance, can evaluate risk vs. reward and the financial ramifications of strategic decisions
Skilled in the Microsoft suite of business software.
Excellent human relations skills including listening, communicating, empathy, preserving self-esteem, coaching, mentoring, constructive criticism, effective disciplining, personal development, empowering, involvement
A team player, cooperative, collaborative, willing and able to work easily and synergistically with others.
Experienced at hiring and developing staff.
Demonstrated leadership in management- Adept in defining clear directions and strategies, motivating others to achieve those strategies while earning respect and loyalty.
Excellent ability to delegate responsibility and decision making to staff with the accompanying ability to oversee, support, and follow-up to assure results.
Excellent verbal and written communications skills
Ability to work within a fast-paced, team driven environment
Values:
At Yancey Bros. Co, we are always looking to add people to our team who share our core values:
Safety: We value the lives and health of our team and customers above all else.
Integrity: We are ethical and trustworthy, demonstrate respect for others, and communicate truthfully and promptly.
Teamwork: We work as one across our organization for the benefit of our customers.
Excellence: We strive to be the best, continuously improving our customers’ experience and the solutions we provide.
Sense of Urgency: We respond quickly to customer needs and hold ourselves accountable for results.
Ideal candidates will demonstrate the following values:
Acting in a safe manner
Exhibiting honesty and integrity
Acting in a fair and ethical manner
Team mentality
Delivering quality results
Embraces change / improvement
Exhibiting superior customer service skills
Exhibiting pride and ownership
Working with a sense of urgency
Exhibiting a winning attitude
What We Offer:
Yancey Bros Co offers a full benefits package that includes aggressive compensation levels, technician tool allowances, full medical, vision and dental coverage, employee wellness programs, paid vacations and more.
Competitive Pay Structure
Compensation: Competitive Pay
Individual Bonus Opportunities Available
401k Plan Strong Company Match
Employee Profit Sharing
Financial Wellness Coaching
Employee Wellness Program
Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance
Prescription Drug Coverage
Health Savings Accounts
Short & Long Term Disability
Group Life Insurance
Personal Time Off
Paid Holidays
Paid Sick Leave
Career Development
Ongoing Training
Advancement Opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)