Butler, Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Posted: 11-Aug-23
Location: Jefferson Hills, Pennsylvania
Type: Full Time
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Do you get excited when you tell people about your job?
If not, a career with the Kurt J. Lesker Company is in your future. It’s a team where you can advance your career and support cutting edge future technologies. We are waiting for you!
Who We Are:
The Kurt J. Lesker Company is a leading technology and manufacturing company that touches your life every day, you just may not know it yet. How? By manufacturing and providing enabling technology products to industries such as Semiconductor, Aerospace, LED, Consumer Electronics, Medical Device, Electric Vehicles, Thin Film Battery Production and Crystal Growth just to name a few. Did you see the recent rocket launch? Talked to someone via video chat with your phone? Like those new sunglasses? Shave? Each and every one of those applications there is a likely chance the Kurt J. Lesker Company was involved.
Overview of Responsibilities:
Working under the direction of the Business Segment Manager, the Product Specialist will develop an expert knowledge of the assigned products, understand KJLC’s place in the market and how our product offering presents solutions to customer needs. The Product Specialist will answer technical questions from the sales team and directly interact with customers and suppliers. Additionally, the Product Specialist will assist the Product Managers in resolving quality concerns, product testing/development, marketing content, ERP system data, and training of sales force on the assigned products. Collaborate with other departments within the organization such as Marketing, Engineering, Purchasing, Logistics, Quality Control, IT, Manufacturing, etc. as necessary.
Key Job Elements:
- Must have a complete understanding of all technical aspects of the product line, the principles of operation, the various applications for which the products are designed and used and the products strengths and weaknesses relative to the competitor products.
- Have an in depth understanding of the applications in which the products are used. This technical expertise and application knowledge is critical since the Product Specialist must be able to...
- (1) disseminate sales related application information to the KJLC sales force
- (2) work with vendors and/or KJLC Engineers to further develop applications and seek out new applications
- (3) aid in selling products, either directly or indirectly with the sales force.
- Motivate the sales force to sell the assigned product line(s).
- Responsible for training the sales force on the technical aspects of the product as well as the applications.
- Help sales close orders when necessary.
- Assist product management in tracking sales for each region and offer potential solutions for the underperforming areas
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Required
- Bachelors of Science or related education or equivalent working experience
- Strong technical aptitude and knowledge
- Fluent in the English language with strong communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.)
- Positive attitude
Preferred
- Prior hands-on vacuum equipment experience and/or mechanical design thereof
- Customer service experience
- Open to travel domestically and or internationally
Benefits & Awards:
- Medical, Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- 401K Match
- Flexible Spending Plan
- On site Gym and Running Trail
- Employee Engagement and Sustainability Programs
- PBT’s Best Places to Work
- Business Ethics Award
- Advanced Manufacturing Award
- Competitive Wages
The Kurt J. Lesker Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability.
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