With continual growth comes opportunity and Sargent has an immediate opening for a Corporate Onsite Shipyard Representative.
Position Summary
The Sales Shipyard Representative will provide onsite sales support for hydraulic controls (electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic) in alignment with Sargent and/or customers' specifications. This role emphasizes substantial business development, focusing on identifying new opportunities and expanding our client base. You will maintain and strengthen customer relationships through proactive engagement. Your ability to leverage these interactions will be key in driving sales growth and ensuring customer satisfaction.
Responsibilities:
Act as the primary liaison between customer demands and Sargent Operations, effectively translating customer demands to ensure optimal service delivery and support.
Coordinate the delivery of corporate solutions for complex shipyard technical challenges, collaborating with internal teams to address customer needs.
Conduct extensive travel to customer sites as required, often on short notice, to provide immediate support and ensure timely resolution of any requests for orders.
Pass on orders, inquiries and complaints to the home office.
Maintain and strengthen customer relationships through regular engagement and timely resolution of complaints to facilitate the solicitation of orders.
Check customer inventories, at no charge, for re-order purposes.
Identify and pursue new business opportunities through proactive networking, market research, and customer engagement strategies to drive sales growth.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience: minimum of 10 years of experience in Naval Shipyards with many levels of shipyard organizations and Navy staff.
Education: GED / Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field OR
Associate degree in related field plus 5 years of experience OR
In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of related experience
20 years of leadership/supervision experience
Must be retired from the US Navy submarine force with a minimum rank of E7 (preferred MM rating or other engineering rates)
Experience/proficient in Microsoft Office, technical documentation, reading complex technical drawings.
Must be a U.S. Citizen
Attendance and punctuality at work are essential functions of this position
Preferred Qualifications
Supervisory Experience at two or more Naval shipyards.
Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field / Master's Degree preferred
Certifications/credentials/training i.e. PHR, Black Belt
Experience/ability ERP, Microsoft Office, GD&T, DQI, Blue Print etc.
RBC Bearings Incorporated (NYSE: RBC/RBCP) is a leading international manufacturer of highly engineered precision bearings, components, and essential systems for the industrial, defense and aerospace industries. Founded in 1919, the Company is primarily focused on producing highly technical and/or regulated bearing products and components requiring sophisticated design, testing, and manufacturing capabilities for the diversified industrial, aerospace and defense markets. RBC currently has 56 facilities, of which 37 are manufacturing facilities in ten countries and the market capitalization is approximately $6.2 billion.
In 2015, RBC acquired Sargent Aerospace and Defense. Founded in 1920, Sargent Aerospace & Defense leverages 100 years of expertise as a premier global supplier of precision engineered customized components that directly contributes to the safe operation of countless commercial and military aircraft, rotorcraft, submarines, and land-based vehicles.
At Sargent, our mission is to secure our future by making the challenging a reality. We achieve this by delivering high quality products and services that meet customer requirements and exceed customer expectations through employee development, customer focus and continual improvement.
Sargent's continuing investment in people, assets, technology, and process quality ensures excellence and is integral to the company's commitment to customers and their end-users. As we grow, we will continue to root our culture through our core values of Integrity, Respects & Values People, Customer Focus, Teamwork, Results Focus and Continual Improvement.
Company Benefits Include:
Competitive Compensation
Bonus platforms
Holidays/Vacation/Sick Time
401k Savings & Investment Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Medical/Dental/Vision Plans
HSA/FSA
Life & Disability Insurance
Accident/Hospital/Critical Care Plans
Pet Insurance
Gym & Rideshare Incentives
Legal Insurance/Identity Theft
Flexible Schedules
3 & 4-day work week
½ day Fridays
Dedication to our core values. Our must haves...
Integrity - We do the right thing the right way. Our ideal candidate is ethical, honest in all interactions, delivers good news and bad, and follows through on commitments. Key Skills & Abilities is fair, credible, confidential, fiscally responsible, and accountable for decisions and actions.
Respects and Values People - We encourage and bring out the potential of others. Our ideal candidate embraces diversity, recognizes, and supports the accomplishments, talents, and development of others. Key Skills & Abilities is committed to the building of strong relationships and creates an environment of trust and mutual respect.
Customer Focus - We act with excellence in each and every interaction. Our ideal candidate builds strong internal/external customer relationships and goes above and beyond to deliver high quality products and services on time, every time. Key Skills & Abilities is responsive with strong customer service skills, product, and job knowledge to provide excellent customer satisfaction.
Teamwork - We are better together. Our ideal candidate is inclusive, engaged and collaborative, sharing information, ideas, and experiences to accomplish goals, improve decision making and leverage capabilities. Key Skills & Abilities is a dependable team player, demonstrated through attendance and punctuality, works well with others, and has strong communication skills (both oral & written) to keep all stakeholders informed.
Results Focus - We focus on the outcome, not the obstacle. Our ideal candidate must have a strong work ethic with a results/performance driven track record in a fast paced, changing, and challenging environment. Key Skills & Abilities is adaptable, works with a sense of urgency and high level of initiative and demonstrates a commitment to quality with attention to detail.
Continual Improvement - We encourage and drive innovation. Our ideal candidate must be naturally curious, passionate, and never satisfied with the status quo. Key Skills & Abilities is innovative and has a problem-solving mindset that provides and implements CI ideas.
