Company: Conveyor Application Systems
Location: Eugene, OR
Status: Exempt
Reports To: General Manager
ABOUT US
Conveyor Application Systems is a leader in the development of innovative high-speed conveyor solutions that enhance the efficiency and productivity of material handling operations. Our cutting-edge technologies serve various industries, including construction, agriculture, and mining. We are seeking a motivated Administrative Assistant to join our dynamic team and gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
POSITION SUMMARY
This role oversees a book of business valued between $10–20 million, driving revenue growth and ensuring customer satisfaction. This role manages the full sales cycle— from prospecting and lead generation to closing deals and coordinating equipment builds and deliveries. The position requires strong communication, organization, and technical knowledge of CAS equipment across industries such as construction, landscaping, and mining, along with proficiency in CRM systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
Essential Duties:
Sales and Customer Relationship Management
- Manage a book of business valued between $10-20 million, ensuring consistent revenue growth and customer satisfaction.
- Exhibit expert-level oral communication skills, with a strong emphasis on calling prospects, leads, and customers.
- Successfully manage customer relationships, prioritizing follow-up based on the level of interest and potential revenue.
- Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the CAS sales cycle, including prospecting, lead generation, and closing sales.
- Represent the company positively and professionally in all interactions with prospects, leads, and customers.
- Achieve success in developing new markets while maintaining and growing repeat business.
- Provide equipment training to the assigned book of business, ensuring customers understand the components, maintenance, and operation of all CAS equipment.
Technical Knowledge and Industry Expertise
- Possess a broad understanding of the various applications of CAS equipment across different industries, including construction, landscaping, dirt, and mining.
- Manage the equipment build process with customers, work with vendors on chassis specifications, and handle any change orders.
- Review and approve purchase order commitments for build-specific purchases.
- Collaborate with the production team on QA/QC procedures before equipment delivery to ensure high-quality products.
Operational Management
- Demonstrate excellence in scheduling and forecasting to meet customer needs and company goals.
- Manage all aspects of procuring and logistics for the transport of equipment to customers, ensuring timely and efficient delivery.
- Work well with the production team to ensure all builds meet customer specifications and quality standards.
Computer Skills
- Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) for communication, reporting, and data analysis.
- Experienced in using Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software to track customer interactions, manage sales pipelines, and maintain customer data.
- Ability to generate and analyze reports from CRM systems to inform sales strategies and decisions.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
- Knowledge of OR-OSHA regulations and changes.
- Knowledge of English composition, grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
- Skilled in the use of standard office equipment, including telephones, calculators, copiers, fax, computers, and relevant computer software, such as but not limited to MS Excel, Word, Customer Management Software, etc.
- Ability to engender trust from the owners, managers, team members, and customers.
- Ability to work cooperatively with management, team members, and customers.
- Ability to prioritize, organize, and complete tasks in a timely and independent manner.
- Ability to accept constructive feedback.
- Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
- Ability to collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to communicate and express thoughts and ideas competently.
- Ability to quickly grasp relevant concepts regarding duties and responsibilities.
- Ability to embrace and meet our Standards of Excellence – REI
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- Reliability
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- Doing what we are expected to do
- Being honest and accountable for our actions
- Being on time and on task
- Always doing what we say we will
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- Effort
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- Working hard and consistently
- Committed to doing our jobs extremely well
- Making great products
- Providing great service
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- Integrity
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- Honesty and Transparency
- Communicating professionally and respectfully
- Acting in the best interest of others
- Choosing the right thing over the easy thing
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QUALIFICATIONS
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
- Minimum of 3 years relevant experience in a sales/business development profession
Special Requirements, Certifications, Licenses:
- Valid Oregon Driver’s License.
- Valid US Passport
Physical & Environmental Requirements:
- May be required to lift up to 75 lbs.
- Hand-eye coordination and hand, arm, and finger mobility for detailed work with objects.
- Active movement throughout the day: sitting, walking, standing, squatting, bending, stooping, reaching, etc. (not a sedentary position).
- Vision: close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
- Hearing: able to satisfactorily communicate with customers, owners, and other staff members to ensure that verbal communication is clearly understood, particularly during emergencies.
- Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or operate equipment.
- Exposure to moderate noise levels.
- Exposure to hectic, fast-paced, high-anxiety environments.
Additional or different duties may be assigned occasionally at the employer’s discretion.
Application Process
Interested candidates apply through the “Apply Now” link below, or on the Careers Page.