Responsible for field applications, system design, and customer product recommendations. Provides sales, marketing and design direction in support of the Division's growth initiative. Support specific Division key accounts such as OEM's and Design/Build firms. Position responsible for supporting the strategic growth segments of the Division through innovative product development and exploring adjacent market opportunities. Must effectively interface with all Division departments and Division staff. Works with minimal daily supervision but keeps team leaders and staff informed of project status.

Key Accountabilities/Essential Functions:

* Distributor and direct customer support including communication, technical support, product support, documentation, engineering support and market pricing.

* Create and maintain filter vessel documentation primarily through use of Excel and Word documents.

* Maintain and support vessel quoting process by working with customers, Engineering, and outside vendors.

* Conduct market research through trade associations, internet investigation and corporate services of both competitors and complementary industry partners.

* Support field sales and distributors as required to maintain Division's premier customer service position.

* Assist territory and regional manager in adapting current and new products to customer need and satisfaction.

* Provide technical expertise on product to close on final sale.

* Assist in development of new and/or revised product according to customer requirements.

* Provide timely documentation, engraved name plates or decals to end users for aviation audits.

* May be required to provide technical training of customers and distributors in division products.

* Develop and maintain comprehensive knowledge of competitive products and their activity in the marketplace.

* Keeps management aware of changes, which would affect the distribution of Parker products.

* Participates in the development and implementation of appropriate response strategies.

* Maintain customer communication programs and special marketing plans.

* Develop and initiate product sales relating to pricing, life cycle and forecasting.

* Prepare and maintain special quotes for National Accounts and distributors.

* Basic mathematical skills - unit conversions, standard to metric conversions, volume calculations, etc...

* Communicate market needs for innovative products to Engineering for product design and development.

* Maintain highest degree of customer service, throughput, and quality and participate in division activities.

Qualifications:

* Citizenship: US Citizen or Permanent Resident Alien

* Education: 4-Year College degree - BS Preferred.

* Experience: 0-2+ Years Sales, Manufacturing or Engineering experience preferably in manufacturing.

* Understanding of financial statements and analysis.

* PC literate (MS Office, Lotus Notes preferred, Excel spreadsheets)

* Excellent mechanical comprehension and ability to understand, describe or discuss problems of a technical nature.

* Technical competence in Fluid Power (Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Electromechanical Systems).

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations.

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