Junior Product Specialist

Model1 Commercial Vehicles•Indianapolis, IN

32d

About The Position

Come grow with us by joining our team as a Junior Product Specialist! In this role, you will be responsible for conducting market research and analyzing trends, performing product demonstrations to staff and customers, creating sales enablement documents, gathering feedback, and offering recommendations. Model 1 Commercial Vehicles, formerly known as Creative Bus Sales, has grown to become the nation’s largest dealership, representing more than 20 top manufacturers across the U.S. The company emphasizes listening to and investing in customers, acting as a partner in creative solutions and visionary thinking. Their core values include Solving Problems, Setting the Tone, Drive Forward, Find Balance, and Own It.

Requirements

Some experience in engineering, research, or in a similar role within the Automotive industry
Bachelor’s degree in related field or industry experience
Basic understanding of manufacturing, vehicle upfitting, automotive mechanical systems, the automotive industry, and technology
Proficiency in using Microsoft Office and creating content
Able to interpret data into useful information for the company’s benefit
Good communication and collaboration skills
Creative thinking and attention to detail
Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team
Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and technological advancements in a fast-paced work environment

Responsibilities

Assist other members of the product line in researching and developing materials and tools to ensure sales success across multiple industries
Help curate and organize product research and data collection for multi-media formats to train and inform fellow employees of new products and new product developments
Participate in the audit of products, both internal and external
Attend industry-specific trade shows to gather new product information and support sales staff with technical knowledge
Monitor the automotive market and assist in developing competitive analyses
Support the development and launch of new products and services through a multi-channel market strategy
Stay informed about industry trends, new technologies, and market challenges
Work closely with the marketing teams to provide information and images for new marketing materials
Support in the research for product information, ADA standards, and FMVSS requirements that are thoroughly met in any company materials that advertise products
Support the product line with technical product information for all channels, both internal and external. Channels include, but are not limited to, print, email, digital, and internal documentation
All other duties as assigned