Company Information

PACCAR is a Fortune 500 company established in 1905. PACCAR Inc is recognized as a global leader in the commercial vehicle, financial, and customer service fields with internationally recognized brands such as Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF trucks. PACCAR is a global technology leader in the design, manufacture and customer support of high-quality light-, medium-, and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates. PACCAR also designs and manufactures advanced diesel engines, provides financial services and information technology, and distributes truck parts related to its principal business.

Kenworth Truck Company

Kenworth Truck Company, founded in 1923, is the manufacturer of The World’s Best® heavy and medium duty trucks. With an excellent heritage of quality, innovation and technology, Kenworth has played an essential role in the development of trucks that are more fuel efficient, productive, and economical to operate. Today, Kenworth is leading transportation innovation with the introduction of battery-electric vehicles, exploration of fuel cell electric powertrains, and autonomous driving systems. Kenworth is committed to fostering an environment of diversity, equality and inclusivity in the workplace.

Requisition Summary

The Sales/Fleet Management department is seeking a technically experienced individual prepared to lead and manage as a Technical Advisor for the entire Sales organization, primarily focused on the Fleet Management assigned accounts, but also supporting all RSM, FSM, and Vocational sales team needs. This role will focus on training new technology releases, PACCAR information systems, and electronic diagnostic tools to the key fleets. It will also serve to guide discussions from fleets on emerging technologies. This leadership role will involve travel, working with Kenworth fleet account managers as well as working with dealers assigned to fleet accounts. Ideal candidates would have a strong technical and leadership background in managing and leading department and division goals. This position will be located in Kirkland, WA.

Job Functions / Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, high level decision making, and strategic planning skills to move forward processes and training aids within the Fleet Management department.
• Responsible for coordination, material procurement, and training delivery to Kenworth’s key fleet accounts.
• Champion, with support from Product Planning and Marketing, the development of new engineering projects based on voice of the customer with assigned fleet accounts.
• Travel up to 33% of the time for technical advisor and fleet management activities.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• 3 years supervisory or leadership experience preferred.
• Technical aptitude and ability to succinctly communicate complicated topics required.
• Key decision making and leadership skills in current or previous roles.
• Excellent verbal and business writing communication skills are a must; customer service oriented.
• Able to manage multiple tasks, take initiative, and be a strong team player and problem-solver.
• Overall strong product knowledge required.

Why work for PACCAR/Kenworth?

• Global Fortune 500 Company with a wide array of growth and development opportunities
• Work alongside experienced goal-oriented colleagues recognized as experts in their fields
• Support and/or design the commercial vehicles of the future with a focus on emerging technologies such as electric and autonomous trucks

As a U.S. PACCAR employee, you have a full range of benefit options including:

• 401k with up to a 5% company match
• Fully funded pension plan that provides monthly benefits after retirement
• Comprehensive paid time off – minimum of 10 paid vacation days (additional days are provided with additional seniority/years of service), 12 paid holidays, and sick time
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education
• Medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings account (HSA)
• Paid short-and long-term disability programs
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• EAP services include wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling and more

Additional Job Board Information

At PACCAR, we value talent and promote growth and development. We carefully consider numerous compensation factors including your education, training, or experience. The salary range for the Fleet Management Tech Advisor is $106,300 - $166,300 annually. This position is also eligible for a holiday gift. Additionally, this role is eligible for the full range of benefit options listed above.

PACCAR promotes equal employment opportunities by implementing policies and practices that ensure employees and applicants are not discriminated against because of their race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status or other legally protected status. This applies to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, termination, rates of pay, and other conditions of employment.