Administrative Sales Coordinator

Temp to Hire

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

Focus on achievement of company objectives by coordinating the efforts of each order from quote through punch list. Create great lifetime furniture experiences for our customers by using words and taking actions that are representative of our values (people, connectedness, improvement, and imagination).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Be the point of contact for Client’s internal and external customers, industry partners, prospects, and vendors.

Use working knowledge of Client’s Aligned Supplier Partner Dealer Programs as well as additional primary supplier partners, including products, pricing, terms and conditions to prepare proposals consistent with best practices.

Use knowledge of key customer accounts, including user, technical and financial influencers, product applications, pricing schedules, purchasing processes and critical issues to coordinate project

schedules to meet or exceed customer expectations.

Enhance a salesperson's ability to over-perform beyond annual goal expectations.

Initiate Project Pre-Planning and Pre-Order Meetings.

Review furniture specifications and shipping/delivery information to ensure all required fields are complete before releasing to Purchasing.

Review acknowledgements and resolve purchase order discrepancies with Client’s team and vendors.

Research, interview, and negotiate with vendors to obtain desired delivery dates & shipping preferences.

Coordinate work plan, schedule and logistics based on overall project parameters, project schedule, scope, and customers goals, needs and expectations.

Create scheduling requests and job packets for large projects.

Create work orders for large projects.

Create job packet for small projects.

Confirm delivery and installation for large projects with client.

Assist Sales Completion Team with punch list resolution.

Document customer communications in customer order and electronic folder path as appropriate.

Effectively communicate:

With internal stakeholders all material project information in a timely manner.

With the internal and external customer concerning all pre-and post-sale activity.

With stakeholders on decisions that affect cost and customer expectations.

Generate Credit/Debit Memo requests as directed and approved by Sales.

Assist Marketing in collating bid materials.

Compile finish and standards books for customers.

GENERAL FUNCTIONS:

Create professional and personal relationships with internal and external customers.

Honor all commitments.

Respond to stakeholder and management requests within 24 hours.

Maintain a high proficiency of product, process, design and industry concepts.

Connect with community through professional affiliation, community, charitable and/or civic organizations.

Strategize with department, vendors and sales team in the sales process.

Organize and prioritize your work (mail, calendar, contacts & tasks) utilizing company information technology & software.

Seek opportunities for personal progress.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

Knowledge of product specification.

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and strong data entry skills

ORGANIZATIONAL COMPETENCIES (All positions):

Accountability

Communications Effectiveness

Consistency

Customer Focus

Goal Driven

Initiative

Positive Attitude

Problem Solving

Process Flow Knowledge

Product Knowledge

Professionalism

Team Work

Training and Personal Development

POSITION COMPETENCIES:

Building Relationships

Customer Service

Process Knowledge

Project Knowledge

Time Management

Quality Focus

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

Three (3) years Project Coordination experience in a similar or related field with High School Diploma or equivalent, or a four year college degree in Supply Chain Management or related field required. Experience with Knoll, Herman Miller preferred.Anticipated Rate of Pay: $20.00

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