Sales Administrator
MEI Industrial Solutions · Charlotte, NC · 2 days ago
Business DevelopmentFull-time
Position Summary
The Sales Administrator performs multiple tasks including collections, supporting sales staff with quotes, booked jobs, and pending/ongoing projects. This will ensure the salesperson’s ability to spend most of their time focusing on sales activities.
Essential Job Duties And Responsibilities
- Aid or complete quotes requiring immediate attention while salespersons are in the field.
- Perform collection duties and document all collection related communication.
- Obtain purchase orders and ensure vendor receipt of same.
- Generate daily paperwork, such as work orders, purchase orders, etc., and ensure that all pertinent information is noted, and all necessary documents are attached.
- Communicate with customers as requested regarding change orders, storage confirmations, new customer information packets, etc.
- Cook up sales order requirements (equipment, customer, labor) and communications with dispatch for digital job board.
- Administer the job packet process from collection of job packet documents through preparing packets for final review and submission to accounting admin for customer invoicing.
- Create, update, and maintain documents and spreadsheets related to customers, project costs and special projects.
- Liaison between the sales department and the accounting department.
- Perform reconciliation and retention of employee credit card transactions and documentation per processes.
- Perform all other duties as necessary and assigned.
Minimum Qualifications (Experience, Skills, And Education)
- A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
- An associate’s degree in business administration, marketing, management, or a related field is preferred.
- Two years of experience in a fast-paced construction industry environment is preferred.
- A minimum of two years’ experience using Microsoft Office Suite to include Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint is required.
- Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills with internal and external stakeholders are required.
- Excellent organizational, detail-oriented, and time management skills are required.
- Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality of employee and customer information as appropriate is required.
- Ability to multitask and process multiple activities successfully is required.
- Demonstrated ability to work under deadlines and time frames effectively with a customer service demeanor is required.
Physical Requirements And Working Conditions
- Normal temperature-controlled office environment.
- Frequent use of a computer, keyboard/mouse, cellular or office telephone, and regular business office equipment.
- Extended periods of sitting for long durations.
- Sometimes lifting up to ten pounds.
- Occasionally walking over uneven outdoor terrain and/or exposure to inclement weather.
Additional Requirements
- Work with a Top-of-Mind Awareness for the safety of yourself and everyone at the job site.
- Must be able to work in a high-functioning team environment.
- Display the highest levels of honesty, integrity, and professionalism.
- Take pride in your work and in the company.
- Communicate openly and strive for peak performance in daily tasks.
- Know and deliver the quality service MEI’s customers have come to expect.