Sr. Associate, Truck & Upfit

Element Fleet Management • Minneapolis, MN

26d • $24 - $32 • Onsite

About The Position

We’re looking for a client focused and critical thinking minded professional to join our team as Sr. Associate, Truck & Upfit. In this role, you will play a critical part in engineering top-notch products and services in a unique industry and at a rapidly growing organization. You will manage a portfolio of clients while ensuring efficient solutions to urgent needs. You will collaborate across the business to secure units, negotiate costs, and deliver cost-effective solutions aligned with client needs.

Requirements

• 1-5 years business experience with client contact preferred.
• Ability to manage a portfolio of approximately 100 clients.
• Experience analyzing data and making informed decisions.
• Ability to negotiate costs and deliver cost-efficient solutions.
• Strong communication and follow-through skills.

Nice To Haves

• BS/BA degree preferred in business or related field (or equivalent business experience).
• Experience in medium heavy truck and upfitting knowledge.
• Experience working with dealer networks and vehicle procurement.
• Familiarity with OEM and technology applications.

Responsibilities

• Consults with clients about policy, purchasing authority, and alternatives to out of stock ordering through comparison of financial benefits and costs of each choice.
• Provide vehicle pricing and specifications to customers and Commercial team.
• Locate vehicles, negotiate, and advise regarding pricing and inventory trends to Commercial team and customers where appropriate.
• Facilitation of specifications, quotes, orders, assignments, deliveries, invoice payments, and status reporting.
• Informs clients regarding availability of vehicles and specifications and works to identify best options.
• Communicates status to clients within agreed timeframes and provides follow-up throughout the purchasing process.
• Negotiates pricing including motor company incentives and delivery arrangements within preferred dealer network.
• Purchases vehicles with client approval and arranges payment.
• Manages surplus vehicle inventory to minimize financial impact and places orders via OEM and technology applications.

Benefits

• A culture of innovation, empowerment, decision-making, and accountability
• Comprehensive health and welfare benefits that serve the needs of you and your family and foster a culture of wellness
• Additional benefits and amenities, including paid time-off programs (vacation, sick leave, and holidays)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees