Sales Administrator-Construction (Administrative)
Get ready to grow with us!
Northwest Pipe Company is the nation's leading manufacturer of water infrastructure products and with over 50 years of experience, we're just getting started! Our business is growing, and we're looking for great people to grow with us. We're immediately seeking a Sales Administrator-Construction to join our Northwest Pipe team in St. Louis, MO.
We Offer
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D Insurance
- Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
- 401k Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Match
- Bonus Potential (2x per year)
- Up to $2,500 per year Tuition Reimbursement
- Safety Footwear and Eyewear Voucher (Day 1 of Employment)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Opportunities for Career Advancement
- Values-Driven Culture Committed to Diversity, Inclusion, and Safety
Our Values
- Accountability is evident when we do what we say we are going to do and people accept responsibility for their actions. We do not point fingers and blame others. We own our actions.
- Commitment is not only promising to do something, but actually investing in the necessary effort and actions to make it happen.
- Teamwork is essential for competing in a challenging and constantly changing business environment. Working together across all job functions is critical to achieving our success.
SUMMARY OF JOB PURPOSE:
This position involves the support of selling and promotion of trenchless pipe. This Sales Administration role will provide support to the Sales teams through analysis, and market development. The Sales Administrator will work with the Sales Manager and the sales and marketing team to understand product offerings and market strategy and provide direct input and feedback. This individual will play a role that will require for quotes to be completed, consulting with engineers, agencies, municipalities, developers, and contractors across the United States, and other tasks as assigned. Travel may be up to 5% of the time.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Accurate and timely response to customer inquiries.
- Quotation formulation and analysis.
- Market analysis and reporting.
- Bid Tracking and reporting
- Customer service including but not limited to; quotations, order tracking and expediting, logistical communication, claims, and project tracking.
- Provide information and support to Sales and Product Management Group.
- Prepare quotes, submit to customer and follow up.
- Follow-up on projects and bid submittals within one business day after the bid openings.
- Promote and inform customers and engineers/owners of Permalok product offerings.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position is Salary Non-Exempt and has no supervisory responsibilities.
INTERPERSONAL CONTACTS:
- Professionally works and communicates skillfully with a diverse spectrum of people and personalities
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:
To perform the duties and responsibilities of this position successfully:
- Excellent written and oral communication skills and strong, professional interpersonal skills.
- Self-starter with proven ability to manage schedules, priorities, deadlines with minimal direction.
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Products; Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
- A keen sense of detail/accuracy as well as the ability to see the larger picture.
- Organizational skills, including an ability to multi-task and re-prioritize to meet critical deadlines and multiple project timelines.
- Displays good judgment and discretion to accomplish goals and work requirements.
- Individuals must possess the ability to effectively work with varying management styles
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
· Associates degree preferred, or at least 1+ years of relevant work experience or course of study.
· Previous work experience in a manufacturing, construction, heavy industrial or sales environment highly regarded.
- Experience with Dodge Data Analytics is highly regarded
Northwest Pipe Company is committed to equal employment opportunity. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Our organization maintains a drug-free workplace. Except where prohibited by state law, offers of employment may be contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, drug test, and/or physical examination, as determined by the essential functions and physical requirements of the position. Northwest Pipe Company reserves the right to close the position, with or without notice, if a qualified candidate is identified prior to the close date.
