Project Manager - Warehouse Solutions

Alta Equipment Group • Calumet City, IL

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About The Position

Alta Equipment Group is seeking a highly motivated, results-driven Project Manager for its Allied (Non-Mobile) product line. The role supports growth and development of the product category across an assigned region by working with account managers to drive sales, provide product expertise, manage key projects, and execute strategic initiatives. Localized travel is required for customer engagements, site visits, and regional growth initiatives; the qualifications specify approximately 75% travel within the assigned region.

The Project Manager leads product-related projects from concept through execution, coordinates cross-functional teams, tracks progress and risks, and supports sales activities through customer visits, proposal development, demonstrations, and training. The role also applies knowledge of warehouse layouts and racking configurations to recommend product solutions, monitors market and competitor activity, maintains product expertise, and supports go-to-market strategies and promotional campaigns.

Alta describes its culture as guided by investing in the best, passion for excellence, customers for life, mutual respect, and teamwork. The company emphasizes diversity, employee development, and customer relationships. It offers training, an outstanding benefits package, competitive wages, a company laptop, paid time off, and 10 paid holidays.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in product management, sales, or a technical role within the industrial or allied (non-mobile) equipment space.
• Strong understanding of sales processes and project lifecycle management.
• Ability to collaborate across teams and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in CRM tools, Microsoft Office Suite, and project management software.
• Willingness and ability to travel regularly within the assigned region, approximately 75%.
• Working knowledge of warehouse solutions and racking systems.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the non-mobile products and/or equipment market.
• Technical background or ability to quickly learn complex product specifications.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive, self-starter attitude.
• Hands-on experience with warehouse design, racking systems, or storage optimization solutions.
• Familiarity with CAD software, particularly for supporting warehouse layouts and creating visual proposals.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate product-related projects from concept through execution, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with strategic objectives.
• Collaborate with marketing, procurement, technical support, and other cross-functional teams to drive project success.
• Track and report project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Work with account managers to support sales activities, including joint customer visits, proposal development, and product demonstrations.
• Conduct product training sessions and provide ongoing support to internal teams and external customers.
• Use knowledge of warehouse layouts and racking configurations to recommend product solutions for customer facilities.
• Monitor competitor activity, industry trends, and market conditions to identify opportunities and threats.
• Maintain knowledge of product specifications, applications, and competitive advantages, particularly in warehouse infrastructure and storage systems.
• Support development of go-to-market strategies and promotional campaigns in coordination with marketing.
• Travel within the assigned region for customer engagements, site visits, and regional growth initiatives.

Benefits

• Training
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) with match
• Competitive wages
• Company laptop
• Paid time off
• 10 paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level