Sales Coordinator II

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

Provides assistance in the coordination of inside sales and services activities involving receipt and preparation of customer orders, manufacturer purchase orders and customer quotations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Prepares accurate price quotations and bids as requested by customers. Obtains stock pricing and non-stock pricing from manufacturer and/or agent. Collaborates with Supervisor and/or Manager-Sales regarding strategy and profit margin.  

Prepares orders received via email, telephone, mail or from Field Rep. Enters customer orders with careful attention to assigned stock numbers, item descriptions, pricing, customer numbers, PO number, etc.  

Prepares and enters direct-shipped purchase orders, assists field sales representatives in maintaining personal contact with customers. Assists field sales rep with problem solving.  

Communicates and strategizes with Purchasing Manager and Logistics Manager regarding stock pricing and transportation requirements.  

Acts as backup to sales coordinator personnel when any of the coordinators are away from their assigned work area.  

Provides assistance on special projects and assignments outside of assigned account responsibility.  

Maintains legible customer files that includes the following: original quote request, quote response, copy of non-stock or blanketed pricing and documented customer correspondence.  

Promotes AECI Utility Sales division and department brand. Communicates professionally with all customers with an understanding of the unique cooperative business model and the seven Cooperative Principles.  

Takes initiative to learn and expand knowledge of electric utility infrastructure materials and their application.  

The ability to handle stress and work well with others are essential functions of this position.  

Performs any other related duties as required or assigned.  

Due to our obligation to provide continuous, reliable electric service to our customers, the ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance and the ability to work outside your regularly scheduled office hours when necessary is an essential function of the job.  

Maintain awareness of and compliance with applicable laws and regulations from various regulatory entities, internal policies, procedures, and directives. Ensure ongoing monitoring and timely incorporation of any changes to maintain adherence to compliance standards.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES CONT'D

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma plus 2 years related sales experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.  

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Valid driver's license.  

PREFERRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Some college or college degree preferred  

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

The following work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.   The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.   Highly repetitive, low physical. Highly repetitive type of work which requires concentration in the performance of tasks for consistent time cycles as prescribed by the tasks.   While performing the functions of this job, the employee is continuously required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, talk or hear; frequently required to sit; and occasionally required to stand, walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision; and color vision.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Willingness to learn additional knowledge of basic AC electricity and of utility infrastructure materials. Required to obtain review of quotations by Supervisor or Manager-Sales for quotes that exceed $25,000.