Product Consultant

Company: HD Supply
Location: Waukegan
Posted on: May 8, 2020

Job Description:

Company Overview HD Supply (NASDAQ:HDS) ( www.hdsupply.com ) is one of the largest industrial distributors in North America. The company provides a broad range of products and value-add services to approximately 500,000 customers with leadership positions in maintenance, repair and operations and specialty construction sectors. Through approximately 260 locations across 36 states and six Canadian provinces, the company's approximately 11,000 associates provide localized, customer-driven services including jobsite delivery, will call or direct-ship options, diversified logistics and innovative solutions that contribute to its customers' success. With an active commitment to the communities in which we operate, HD Supply associates are part of a thriving organization that supports the virtues of wellness, diversity and inclusion - all of which are top priorities for the company. Equally as important is empowering our associates to grow professionally while providing competitive benefits and compensation. If you're ready to find a rewarding career and achieve your full potential with a growing industry leader, HD Supply is ready for you! Job Description & Qualifications Job Summary Responsible for building product and/or service solutions specific to customer needs. Secures new sales and retention of specialized products and solutions using technical product and brand knowledge. Major Tasks, Responsibilities and Key Accountabilities

• Assists in the design, development, and testing of new products, solutions, and services to meet customer needs and reduce pain points and sales growth barriers.
• Educates and trains internal associates and customers on products, regulatory requirements, and industry trends through presentations, seminars, and training sessions.
• Works effectively with internal support departments to identify and cultivate sales to new and existing customers. Generates new business and ensures growth of existing accounts.
• Provides technical training to customers and communicates customer feedback for future product developments.
• Meets regularly with customers to understand their evolving needs and position product solutions to meet surfaced needs.
• Assesses application of company products or services and offers solutions that meet customer requirements.
• Attends trade shows, customer-related events, national account meetings, and other events to promote product and brand understanding and awareness.
• Serves as a subject matter expert on products and the industry. Nature and Scope
  • Identifies key barriers/core problems and applies problem solving skills in order to deal creatively with complex situations. Troubleshoots and resolves complex problems. Makes decisions under conditions of uncertainty, sometimes with incomplete information, that produce effective end results.
  • Independently performs assignments with instruction limited to the expected results. Determines and develops an approach to solutions. Receives technical guidance only on unusual or complex problems or issues.
  • May oversee the completion of projects and assignments, including planning, assigning, monitoring and reviewing progress and accuracy of work, evaluating results, etc. Contributes to employees' professional development but does not have hiring or firing authority. Work Environment
    • Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.
    • Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.
    • Typically requires overnight travel more than 10% of the time. Education and Experience
      • Typically requires BS/BA in a related discipline. Generally 5-8 years of experience in a related field OR MS/MA and generally 3-5 years of experience in a related field. Certification is required in some areas. Preferred Qualifications & Job Specific Details HD Supply/ USABlueBook is currently seeking a Product Specialist to provide support to our customers for our Pumps, Aeration, Valves & Hydrants sections. USABlueBook is the country's largest distributor of products for water and wastewater operations and maintenance. Begun in 1991 as a company started "by operators for operators" our unique culture continues to flourish in support of customers large and small across the nation. USABlueBook features a 1,862 page catalog with best-selling products from over 750 suppliers and stocks these in 5 warehouses across the country. At USABlueBook we truly believe in providing our customers with "The Best Treatment" in everything we do. Every Team within our business views their work with the customer in mind. Do you want to be part of a team that has had year over year success and offers opportunities for personal and professional growth? Is the customer always the focus of your actions and activities in your role? If you do, this may just be the perfect place for you. www.usabluebook.com . Preferred Qualifications
        • 5+ years technical product experience in assigned product categories.
        • Customer service experience.
        • Industry and product experience.
        • Technical background.
        • Experience in equipment as related to the water/waste water industry preferred. PRID PRID142 Job Locations US-IL-Waukegan Posted Date 2 months ago (3/11/2020 2:00 PM) Job ID 2020-37271 Business Unit Facilities Maintenance Functional Area Sales Remote Position? No Position Type Full-Time Posting Location : Postal Code 60085 HD Supply is an Equal Opportunity Minority/Female/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veteran and Affirmative Action Employer. HD Supply considers for employment and hires qualified candidates without regard to age, race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, protected veteran or disability status or any factor prohibited by law.
          
          

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