Parts and Service Sales Representative

Louisiana Cat has been proud to represent Caterpillar® for 4 continuous generations in the state of Louisiana. We have been providing our customers with the highest quality Cat® equipment, service, and parts since 1933. We serve to build and power our community for a better future. We are always searching for high energy, ambitious candidates who are ready to join our team. You can build your future here!

THE OPPORTUNITY

We are searching for a Parts and Service Sales Representative to join our growing operations. This position will cover the Hammond territory.

YOU

The person in this role will be responsible for consultative sales providing heavy CAT equipment management solutions for customers in defined territory.

YOUR CONTRIBUTION

• Provide equipment management solutions for our customers through your knowledge of Louisiana CAT products
• Conduct heavy equipment inspections based on Caterpillar company standards
• Analyze leads and build efficient call plans to sell solutions to both new and established customers.
• Consult with customers about CAT equipment life cycles, maintenance process and replacement parts solutions
• Work cross-functionally and collaborate with Parts & Service Department and Equipment Management divisions to meet customer needs

YOUR VALUE

• You will serve as a sales consultant for customer accounts in your defined territory
• You will have the sales tools and building blocks to MAKE A CAREER here at Louisiana CAT
• You will collaborate with your Sales Management / General Manager to establish sales goals on monthly, quarterly and annual basis

MOST IMPORTANT QUALIFICATIONS

• Required: Bachelor's Degree
• Required: Strong sales consultative communication as role is a "customer-facing" position
• Required: Strong knowledge and skills of Microsoft Office software including Outlook
• Highly Preferred: Knowledge or experience using CRM (Customer Relations Management) software such as Salesforce.com
• Highly Preferred: Knowledge of Caterpillar product lines is strongly desired; other Heavy Equipment experience is helpful

JOB FACTS

• Ability to act as a sales consultant conducting physical hands-on heavy equipment and truck inspections
• Ability to travel within defined sales territory and valid U.S. Driver's License with clean MVR (Motor Vehicles Record)
• Must be willing to relocate within the state of Louisiana for future advancement opportunities
• Must live within the assigned territory

SAFETY IN ALL WE DO

• We require strict compliance with PPE (personal protective equipment) safety regulations
• We maintain compliance with all Federal, State and Local safety and company regulations
• All employees must follow all Company Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) procedures
• Louisiana Cat is a drug-free workplace

WHY PEOPLE JOIN LOUISIANA CAT

• We are known for service quality and unsurpassed customer relationships guided by our strong company values, culture and safety standards
• We have energy, focus and passion delivering results because what we do impacts our customers each and every day
• We work across Construction, Electrical Power, Forestry, Governmental, Heavy Equipment, Industrial, Landscaping, Marine Engines and Oil & Gas industries
• We invest in training and development programs for our employees to build their toolkit and career paths here at Louisiana CAT
• We offer competitive pay and benefits, paid holidays and vacation, employee incentive programs and 401(k) company match programs to meet family and work lifestyles

WHO WE ARE

Louisiana CAT is the only authorized Caterpillar Dealer for the state of Louisiana. We provide Caterpillar Equipment, Service, Parts and Engines to customers across a wide range of industries. We are guided by our strong company culture, safety standards and activities in the communities in which we operate. We seek out employees who are inspired by our timeless values, thrive in growing company environment and want to become a part of a dynamic company backed by 85+ years of success. We have 23 locations across Louisiana and the Gulf South with Corporate HQ located in Reserve, LA and Power Systems HQ located in New Iberia, LA.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Louisiana Cat (Louisiana Machinery Co, LLC) and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age (40 and over), national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We proudly hire U.S. Veterans.
• Louisiana Cat (Louisiana Machinery Co., LLC) uses E-Verify and complies with I-9 employment eligibility requirements of all new hires: click here for more information
• Equal Employment Opportunity Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal: click here for more information
• Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision: click here for more information
• Louisiana Cat (Louisiana Machinery Co, LLC) and its affiliates are drug-free workplaces and post-offer, pre-employment process includes background check, drug/alcohol screen, and if applicable for the role, pre-employment physical/fit for duty assessments.

LOUISIANA CAT BENEFITS

• Health, Dental, Vision, $50,000 Company Funded Life Policy (if enrolled in Health)
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Cancer, Supplemental Life and additional voluntary policies
• 401K Plan with Company Match
• Paid Holidays & Vacation
• Technician Tool Loan Program up to $2,000
• Safety Boot / Safety Prescription Glasses Allowances
• Employee Discounts
• Credit Union
• Technician Career Development Program - Shop & Field Service Training