Junior Product Specialist

Overview

Come grow with us by joining our team as a Junior Product Specialist!  In this role, you will be responsible for conducting market research and analyzing trends, performing product demonstrations to staff and customers, creating sales enablement documents, gathering feedback, and offering

recommendations.

Who is Model 1, formerly known as Creative Bus Sales?

Since we got our start in 1980, Model 1 Commercial Vehicles has grown to become the nation’s largest dealership, representing more than 20 top manufacturers across the U.S. And we did it all by listening to and investing in customers like you.  Customers who want more than a dealer. Customers who want a partner in creative solutions to the challenges you face today, and visionary thinking for what’s next.

It’s the strength of our relationships – both with customers and manufacturers – that allows us to keep a finger on the pulse of what you need and what’s possible to not just source but create together. Whether it’s custom-built vehicles or alternative fuel and electric vehicle (EV) options, you’ll have a partner from challenge all the way through solution and beyond.

Our Core Values: At Model 1, we are committed to living our core values:

• Solving Problems: Trust what you know. Work together to find solutions.  See every angle and figure it out.
• Setting the Tone: Establish the mood that puts others at ease. Be the person that you’d want to interact with – approachable and transparent.
• Drive Forward: Keep your eyes up to see what’s ahead. Imagine better methods.  Seize opportunities.  Move the business and the market, meaningfully.
• Find Balance: Match your energy at work to your energy with family, friends, and community. Decide and align your priorities.  Pour into yourself and those around you.
• Own It: Take the extra step. Fix issues when they come up.  Care from start to finish.  Do the right thing, every time.

What You Will Gain

• A dynamic and supportive work environment that fosters growth and learning.
• Competitive benefits including health insurance, paid holidays, and vacation pay
• Access to an expansive network of mentors and networking opportunities
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement

Responsibilities

• Assist other members of the product line in researching and developing materials and tools to ensure sales success across multiple industries
• Help curate and organize product research and data collection for multi-media formats to train and inform fellow employees of new products and new product developments
• Participate in the audit of products, both internal and external
• Attend industry-specific trade shows to gather new product information and support sales staff with technical knowledge
• Monitor the automotive market and assist in developing competitive analyses
• Support the development and launch of new products and services through a multi-channel market strategy
• Stay informed about industry trends, new technologies, and market challenges
• Work closely with the marketing teams to provide information and images for new marketing materials
• Support in the research for product information, ADA standards, and FMVSS requirements that are thoroughly met in any company materials that advertise products
• Support the product line with technical product information for all channels, both internal and external. Channels include, but are not limited to, print, email, digital, and internal documentation
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Some experience in engineering, research, or in a similar role within the Automotive industry
• Bachelor’s degree in related field or industry experience
• Basic understanding of manufacturing, vehicle upfitting, automotive mechanical systems, the automotive industry, and technology
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office and creating content
• Able to interpret data into useful information for the company’s benefit
• Good communication and collaboration skills
• Creative thinking and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and technological advancements in a fast-paced work environment