Truck & Upfit Consultant, New Vehicle Acquisitions

Element Fleet Management • Minneapolis, MN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Get started on an exciting career at Element! Element employees make a difference in the lives of others every day. We are re-defining the fleet management industry to be people first, then business – delivering on our promise of a superior client experience. This takes hard work and innovation, and we need more like-minded people on our team. About the Role 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
• Additional benefits and amenities, including paid time-off programs (vacation, sick leave, and holidays)
• health insurance
• tuition reimbursement
• retirement savings plans

What This Job Offers

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