US-PA: Philadelphia-Application Consultant (Remote)

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Job Title: Application Consultant (Remote)
Job Location: PA: Philadelphia
Pay Rate: Open
Job Length: full time
Start Date: 2008-02-02

Company Name: Activant
Contact: Recruiter
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Description: Application Consultant (Remote)

Job Type: Full-Time Location: Philadelphia, PA

Job Description: Activant Solutions Inc. is a leading technology provider of business management solutions serving small and medium-sized retail and wholesale distribution businesses in three primary vertical markets: hardlines and lumber; wholesale distribution; and the automotive parts aftermarket. Founded in 1972, Activant provides customers with tailored proprietary software, professional services, content, supply chain connectivity, and analytics. More than 30,000 customer locations use an Activant solution to manage their day-to-day operations. Headquartered in California, Activant has operations in Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Canada, France, Ireland, and the United Kingdom. Application Consultant - remote location (#08054) Put your business experience to work for you. Activant Solutions Inc. is looking for an Application Consultant with an understanding of business processes and a desire to help distributors increase the return on their technology investment: Ideal for a focused, independent individual with strong interpersonal skills. Candidates will work remotely and independently bringing strong business experience to Industrial Distribution companies. This position is responsible for on-site consulting of new and existing users of Activants leading enterprise software solution for distributors. A 100 percent billable position, candidates must be able to travel throughout North America 75 to 100 percent of the time. Responsibilities: . Must be able and available for overnight travel throughout North America as this position requires 75 to 100 percent overnight travel . Consult with new users on the use of Activants enterprise software application(s) on-site and on best business practices fitting customers needs to software . Consult with existing users on-site to enhance utilization of the software and to increase customers operational efficiencies . Develop customer relationships, generate leads, and work with sales team . Provide written internal reports documenting customer engagements as well as formal reports to customers identifying areas of improvement and outlining recommendations . Engage in continuous education of the distribution industry and Activants software applications . May perform occasional in-house training for customers onsite in Yardley, PA . Must be able to travel on a continental basis . Must possess a valid drivers license and passport

Preferred Education & Experience: . Bachelors degree in Business, Distribution, Operations, Logistics, MIS, IS or related degree. . 5+ years consulting, business application training, implementation or customer support experience in the software industry required . Solid understanding of wholesale distribution including strong knowledge of general business processes such as accounting, inventory management, and order processing required . Experience with , ERP, CRM, supply chain, logistics and related applications desired . Knowledge of Activants enterprise applications preferred . Effective teaching, and excellent verbal/written communication and PC skills required . NT and SQL experience a plus

We offer a competitive benefits program which includes: - Medical - Dental - Vision - Short-Term Disability (STD) Insurance - Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance - Employee Life Insurance - Dependent Life Insurance - Accidental Death & Dismemberment - Health Care Spending Account - Dependant Care Spending Account - 401(k) Savings Plan Dont wait. If youre ready to use your skills and knowledge to promote Industry Leading Business Management Solutions, Activant is the place for you.




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