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Robert Half
Associate Consultant
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What they do
A Technical Sales Specialist sells technology products or services for a company and provides specialized technical assistance for customers. May assist with product installation, training for users, maintenance and repairs or upgrades. May travel within a sales district or region to meet with business customers and maintain technology products or service contracts.
$94,079 / year median in Pennsylvania
-12% projected decline
Job Description
We are looking for an Associate Consultant to contribute to impactful consulting projects within the packaging and manufacturing industry. This role provides an excellent opportunity to work closely with senior consultants, gain hands-on experience, and develop expertise in client-focused solutions. The ideal candidate is eager to learn, adaptable, and committed to delivering exceptional results in dynamic environments.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with experienced consultants during client engagements to gain insight into consulting methodologies and industry practices.
- Provide support for consulting projects focused on manufacturing and packaging processes.
- Conduct on-site data collection, observations, and documentation to analyze workflows and systems.
- Assist in system implementation activities, including configuration, testing, and validation.
- Participate in client meetings, assessments, and training sessions to ensure project success.
- Develop and maintain training materials, user guides, and reference documents tailored to client needs.
- Translate consulting insights into structured knowledge resources to enhance client understanding.
- Work closely with senior consultants to align training content with industry standards and customer requirements.
- Expand knowledge of products, industry trends, and technical systems to enhance consulting contributions.
- Bachelor's degree in Packaging Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, Automation, or a related technical field.
- 0-3 years of relevant experience; entry level are encouraged to apply.
- Demonstrated enthusiasm for learning and developing consulting expertise.
- Willingness to travel up to 50% as required.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively.
- Proven adaptability in fast-paced, client-facing environments.
- Familiarity with discovery processes, EDI (Electronic Data Interchange), and ERP systems such as Prophet 21.
- Technical understanding and problem-solving skills relevant to the industry.