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Job Title:

Product Demonstration Manager

Pay Grade:

T4

Job Description:

North America Product Demonstration Manager

Primary Purpose of Role:

The North America Product Demonstration Manager is responsible for specification, purchasing, logistics, demonstration, and upkeep of the Allison North America Marketing demonstration fleet. The primary focus of this person is to differentiate Allison products through demonstration of products and features vs. Allison competitors. Significant public speaking and product training is required. A solid technical background is also required. This person should also support tracking the results achieved through demonstrations and internal/external customer’s satisfaction level. The Regional Marketing Product Demo Manager will work closely with the marketing associates and the sales organization to implement customer events and demonstrations, on-site at Allison and remotely, as required.

This role is also responsible for maintaining the Allison Demonstration Track and all associated assets at that facility to ensure that the facility is always “at the ready” for hosting internal partners, as well as customers, dignitaries, (potential) investors, and the Allison Board of Directors.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage all Allison product demonstration activities within the Region and support demo activities globally as required, including staged and Allison vs. Competitive product demonstrations.Ensure proper safety and evacuation plans are in place.Ensure expense and capital budget management.Ensure proper vehicle licensing and registrations.Support tradeshows and other marketing/sales events with vehicles and trade show trailer if required.Lead in specification and purchase of Marketing vehicles.Support Allison Ride & Drive global initiatives as required.Manage drive-away and transport companies and vehicle logistics.Manage Relations with local Service SuppliersSupport Allison personnel sales training and education related to demos and competitive products.Conduct competitive assessment of AMT and fully automatic transmissions to understand value, as well as competitive EV and electric hybrid offerings.Organize all activities associated with Allison Demonstration Track, including managing upkeep, maintenance of demo fleet and improvements of the Demonstration Track as required.Quarterly report about demonstrations and results achieved.

Key Performance Measures:

Timely completion of re-occurring monthly deliverablesAbility to coordinate and move a project to completion through various departments within the organization.High degree of initiative and ability to work independently

Competencies and Behaviors:

Capable of carrying out most assignments with limited guidance or reviewFrequently interacts with direct manager and direct team members.Work impacts direct peers and direct supervisor.Works within established procedures with minimal supervision

Qualifications:

Bachelors in marketing/business, technical degree or equivalent experience.Willingness to travelExperienced in training drivers.A minimum of 5 years of experienceExcellent public speaking skillsSolid technical understandingGood MS Office package skillsHonest, trustworthy, great integrity, with a desire to continually improve.

Experience:

Excellent oral and written communicationHigh level of attention to detailAbility to coordinate multiple tasks at the same time.High degree of initiative and ability to work independently.Practical experience with commercial vehicles and associated Commercial Vehicle License

Scope:

This is a support role for the NA Marketing team. This person will be the primary person host customers and others at the Allison demonstration Track. This person will need to have extensive knowledge of Allison’s products, end markets, and customers. Person must be reliable and trustworthy to ensure the success of the overall team.

This is an in-person office position located at Allison Global Headquarters in Indianapolis, IN

*Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Primary Location:

Indianapolis, IN

Additional Locations:

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