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Job Information

Patten CAT Sales Representative- OEM Industrial, Power Systems in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Working Hours/Days

7:30 am – 5:00 pm Monday- Friday, other hours and weekends as needed

Basic Duties

  • Sell Caterpillar engines and ancillary equipment to OEM partners and industrial clients.

  • Develop and maintain a customer base by providing excellent customer service.

  • Prepare customer quotes and complete associated paperwork with sales.

  • Research new customers and plan sales calls.

  • May perform other related duties as requested and/or assigned.

Qualifications

  • Four year degree in a related field desired.

  • Previous sales experience needed.

  • Ability to understand, explain and implement sales and financing programs.

  • Computer literate and proficient with programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and Outlook required.

  • Ability to write professional business communication when sending emails, letters, notes, and documenting is required.

  • Must be a self-starter, well organized and able to work in a fast-paced environment.

  • Excellent customer service skills are needed.

  • Must possess a valid driver’s license with clean driving record. This includes no more than 2 minor violations within the past 3 years and no major violations within the past 5 years (Motor Vehicle Report will be performed on final candidate).

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

This position works in an office environment most of the time and occasionally travels to customer sites. Office environment will include sitting at a desk for a period of time to answer phone calls or use a keyboard to complete documents and communicate through email. The noise level at the customer’s site may be moderate to low and the office environment is usually low. May be required to wear appropriate safety equipment (IE- Safety glasses or side shields, steel toe boots, hard hat, etc.) when needed. May, on a continuous basis, walk, bend and lift up to 25lbs. Must be flexible to work varying schedules and hours as needed. Occasional travel will be required. The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran .

Why Work for Altorfer?

At Altorfer, our iron is just the beginning. Our people make our company successful, and we would not be who we are without them. As a third generation, family-owned company created in 1957, we bring our values into how we do business. Everyone from technicians, sales representatives, administrative professionals, or somewhere in between is part of the “A-Team” and is crucial to our success. Here at Altorfer, we have over 35 locations and 1300 emp loyees with long tenure for you to learn from . We have a collaborative, family valued culture, with a great reputation in the industry . A company that offers competitive pay, excellent benefits, and a remarkable team of people to work with.

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Req No.2024-4844

CategorySales

LocationUS-IA-Cedar Rapids

TypeRegular Full-Time

Union or Non-UnionNon-Union

DivisionPower Systems

CompanyAltorfer Inc

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