Project Coordinator

Border States•Albuquerque, NM

About The Position

Be part of a growing, successful company in an exciting and challenging field. Border States is 100% employee-owned, which means you’re empowered to make decisions, find solutions and receive rewards for your hard work. This position will be located in: Albuquerque, NM Application Deadline: Posted Until Filled Please note that the position may be filled before or after the listed application deadline. Applications will only be accepted while the posting remains active.Job SummarySupports the day to day activities of defined projects within BSE, specifically, as it relates to the overall coordination of material and logistics services. Provides quality service to our customers. Manages the flow of material from the planning phase to the completion phase of each project. Maintains the schedule of jobs being handled, maintains accurate database on current projects and assists in ensuring required specifications are met for all jobs in progress. Provides assistance in purchasing functions product evaluations, inventory management, pricing development and other related services.

Requirements

Minimum of a business or trade degree preferred or the equivalent in work experience.
Minimum of two years of prior customer service, quotation or sales experience with strong knowledge of electrical products and utility systems preferred.
Comprehensive knowledge of product lines and applications, alternate product substitutes, and supplier pricing policies preferred.
Ability to read, write and speak in English preferred.
Prefer strong working knowledge of PC for Windows, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook), Internet and SAP software.
Technical ability to understand electrical systems and product applications with prior electrical distribution experience preferred.
Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication, reading, and customer service skills are preferred with the ability to effectively plan and organize and work well on a team.
Excellent customer service skills include being competent, accurate, responsive and engaged.

Responsibilities

Works closely with BSE Project Managers and other sales staff to provide coordination services for the assigned projects in order to meet and exceed sales and gross profit objectives.
Manages the flow of material from the planning phase to the completion of each assigned project.
Assembles the package, follows up on submittal status with both the customer and factories, and resubmits as needed.
Ensures quality customer support, through expediting, pricing, follow-up, returns, and other services, as required.
Maintains the schedule of jobs being handled, maintains accurate database on current projects, and assists in assuring required specifications are met for all jobs in progress.
Maintains a high level of teamwork and communication in ensuring a balanced workload within the team.
Consistently provides responsive, quality service to customers.
Actively participates in coordinating, analyzing, and acting upon information and feedback of customer needs, pricing, products, competition, and procedures.
Provides assistance in purchasing functions, product evaluations, inventory management, pricing development, and other related services.
After bid date, assists in following-up on quotations to clarify product specifications, assure outstanding issues are resolved, and develop schedules that will meet required deadlines.
Responsible for the completion of each assigned project.
Provides timely follow-up on technical inquiries and requests.

Benefits

Health, Dental and Vision Benefits
Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity
FSA & HSA
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Disability Benefits
401(k) Retirement Plan
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Holidays
Paid Volunteer Time
Personal Leave time and more!
Border States provides bonuses to their employee-owners upon the achievement of branch and company goals.