Auction Sales Coordinator

Company: Altec Industries, Inc.
Location: Birmingham
Posted on: April 9, 2021

Job Description:

Why Join Altec?

Altec specializes in the design, manufacture, sale, and servicing of aerial devices, digger derricks, cranes, and specialty equipment, supporting customers in over 100 countries throughout the world. Altec is an innovative, financially sound company that is leading the industry and setting the standard of excellence.

Join the thousands who have made Altec their career decision.

Building on over 90 years of growth ---

There's never been a better time to join us!

Our auction subsidiary, JJ Kane, currently has an opening for an Auction Sales Coordinator working from our offices in Birmingham, AL. Responsible for sales and operational processes through advocating for the customer and working as a liaison between our direct sales force, customers and our auction operations teams. This position is also responsible for working with a defined group of outside sales associates to ensure the highest level of customer satisfaction possible. Your handling of many of the day to day needs of our existing buyers and sellers will enable our outside sales team to spend more time finding new consignors.

JJ Kane auctions all types of used equipment including: bucket trucks, digger derricks, construction equipment, back hoes, skid steers, mini excavators, tractor crawlers, dozers, fleet cars and more! We encourage you to check out our company websites to explore our company's strong history. Please go to www.altec.com, and www.jjkane.com to learn more.



Major Responsibilities:


Serves customers by providing quotes/pricing, entering and tracking consignments, contracting for shipping, providing delivery assistance for buyers, and communicating credit terms
Works with auction team to immediately respond to customer requests for information on auction day
Serves as customer service representative for customer inquiries leading up to each auction
Coordinates with Accounts Receivable to communicate invoice and credit terms; Assists with and resolves collection issues
Accurately costs and completes all steps required in quoting each product, making sure that all quotes follow the corporate standards for format and content
Efficiently captures & communicates customer requirements
Processes orders per the corporate procedures in a complete and accurate manner while meeting pre-established time parameters
Develops and maintains knowledge of commonly sold products, customers, administrative and production processes
Deals with operational issues such as pictures, specifications, descriptions and conditions
Coordinates decommissioning, cleanup and approved maintenance for consignments from region
Assists with data acquisition for items to be sold in the region
Assists in approving items to be included in the auction and on the website
Enters in fees for items sold in the Timed Auction
Reviews invoices for accuracy and assists in delivering them to customers
Works with transportation coordinator to arrange pick up of consignments
Utilizes PO system to enter all reimbursable costs into database
Reviews payout information to ensure all costs are charged back to each consignment
Demonstrates consistent progress towards proficiency in areas of training (defined by training objectives document)
Attends classroom and online training sessions to enhance skills and build knowledge
All other duties as assigned

Education, Experience and Skills Required:


Bachelor's Degree required. Sales, Business preferred
Available for occasional overnight travel (15% or less) required
Associate must be proficient in math and with computers, specifically Microsoft software
Must be able to analyze problems & develop solutions
Good communication skills are a must
Candidate must be able to independently manage their time and tasks
Demonstrated Customer and People Skills
Must be able to work with team members and work with minimal supervision

ALTEC VALUES

--- Customer first --- Enjoyment of work --- Family --- Financial stability --- Integrity

--- People are our greatest strength --- Quality --- Spiritual development --- Teamwork

Altec offers a competitive salary and an annual incentive. Altec also offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

--- Medical, Dental and Prescription Drug Program

--- Retirement 401(k) Program

--- Vacation and Holidays

--- Flexible Spending Accounts

--- Tuition Assistance Program

--- Employee Assistance and Mental Health/Substance Abuse Program

--- Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance

Altec Industries, Inc. and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers and maintain affirmative action plans to recruit, retain, develop, and promote qualified individuals without unlawful consideration of race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Altec strives to maintain a work environment free from unlawful discrimination and harassment, where associates are treated with respect and dignity.

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