Sales Application Developer

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.

 

Division Information

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.

 

Job Summary

Kenworth Division of PACCAR is hiring a Sales Application Developer to join our PremierSpec Sales Application team in Kirkland, Washington. The Sales Application Developer will act as the key member in adding & maintaining content into the PremierSpec sales tool based on the direction of the Division’s sales & marketing campaigns, as well as being a key resource for fielding questions and requests from dealers and internal support on the PremierSpec sales tool.

 

Job Responsibilities

Works with the product change process to integrate new content into the sales software by:

• Interpreting and writing logic rules to support complex component configurations.
• Developing solutions to guide users through the truck configuration process.
• Acting as a liaison between Engineering, Marketing, and IT software developers.
• Certifying the outcome of the software developer enhancement efforts.

 

Serves as the champion of the sales software user experience, providing ongoing support by:

• Providing support to Kenworth dealership users of the sales tool.
• Initiating process improvement opportunities to enhance the sales tool.
• Seeking technological solutions to organize, automate, and synchronize business needs.
• Recognizing the impact of software changes to the business.
• Training internal and external clients on the use of the sales tool.
• Creates technical documents to define enhancements to the sales tool.

 

Required Experience & Skills

• B.A./B.S.
• Experience working with a technical, system, and/or business team to develop creative approaches to problems and effectively communicate changes to stakeholders.
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills, including the use of Microsoft Office.
• Analytical and detail-oriented with the ability to effectively communicate technical data.
• Familiarity with programming, logic sets, and relational database structure.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks with varying schedules and shifting priorities; highly organized.
• Determined to succeed despite unanticipated obstacles.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and a team player.
• Willing to learn new technologies.
• Effective communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and customer support environment.
• Knowledge of the following technologies is a plus:
  • SQL
  • AWS/Snowflake
  • Python
  • Truck knowledge

 

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 accou