Truck & Upfit Consultant, New Vehicle Acquisitions
About The Position
We’re looking for a highly detail-oriented, disciplined, and methodical professional to join our team as Consultant, Truck and Upfit. In this role, you will serve as a strategic consultant responsible for designing and implementing upfit solutions that optimize fleet performance, control costs, and enhance safety and compliance across light-duty vehicle classes. You will manage complex supplier relationships and influence multimillion-dollar procurement decisions, ensuring cost efficiency and maximizing Element’s rebate and revenue opportunities. You will operate autonomously, partnering with cross-functional teams to deliver data-driven insights and high-impact client recommendations.
Requirements
- Minimum of three (3) years’ experience with truck and commercial vehicle specifications.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) or similar applications.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Ability to manage time and prioritize multiple tasks.
- Ability to work independently and function within a team environment.
Nice To Haves
- College/University degree preferred.
- Bachelor's in business, engineering or other industry-related discipline, degree preferred.
- TMI Certification, ASE Certification, NTEA affiliation, SAE Member or other industry-related affiliations are a plus.
- Truck Industry- OEM, dealer (chassis or upfit) or leasing company experience a plus.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced organization, able to shift to different priorities.
- Demonstrates initiative and problem-solving ability.
Responsibilities
- Create upfit specifications for Class 1 through 5 (Light Duty) vehicles by working with suppliers to generate price quotes and profiles for customers.
- Work to develop a comprehensive Request for Quotation (RFQ) package for clients and send to vendors for bid.
- Accurately document all client and vendor transactions and communications.
- Analyze customer vehicle specifications and duty cycles to provide guidance for improvements.
- Work with Strategic Alliances to introduce clients to new vendor partners or new equipment solutions.
- Attend or host client update meetings as needed throughout the model year.
- Develop and maintain key relations with OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer), Dealer, upfitter, and other suppliers.
- Participate in vehicle OEM or upfitting training sessions and/or site visits when available.
- Provide cross-functional, cross-business support and guidance for Maintenance, Sales, and Customer Service regarding upfit vehicles, issues, or other matters.
- Support administrative staff with purchase orders changes, quote updates, and upfitting specification duties as necessary.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health and welfare benefits that serve the needs of you and your family and foster a culture of wellness
- paid time-off programs (vacation, sick leave, and holidays)
- health insurance
- tuition reimbursement
- retirement savings plans
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
