PROJECT LEADER - SALES & MARKETING

WEG TRANSFORMERS USA•Washington, MO

10d•$54,500 - $65,000•Onsite

About The Position

WEG Transformers USA (WTU) is seeking a Project Leader to join their Sales & Marketing team. This role involves managing customer orders from inception to completion, ensuring contract fulfillment, and acting as the primary customer contact. The Project Leader will coordinate with various departments, including Production Scheduling and Engineering, to meet order lead times and address technical issues. They will also be responsible for ensuring contract requirements, such as inspections and design reviews, are met, and that all final documentation and payments are processed. Additionally, the role includes coordinating customer visits, conducting plant tours, and representing WEG at external events. This is an opportunity to be part of a growing company with a commitment to innovation and teamwork.

Requirements

Demonstrated project management experience.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with excellent written, oral, and interpersonal skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Lives within a reasonable commuting distance of Washington, Missouri and maintains reliable transportation.
Holds current work authorization for employment in the United States.
To be considered, the candidate must successfully complete: Application, Talent assessment, Job interview, Drug screen, Background check.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.
Associate or Bachelor’s degree in electrical or mechanical engineering/technology.
Experience with SAP.
Spanish language proficiency highly preferred due to coordination with plants in Mexico.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

Responsibilities

Assume customer contact at order time, safeguard WEG's obligation in terms of contract fulfillment, enter orders in a timely manner and acknowledge the order.
Coordinate with Production Scheduling Department to safeguard order lead times as quoted.
Handle all inquiries related to the order - including coordination with the Engineering Department on technical issues.
Ensure inspection and design review requirements in the contract are followed.
Ensure order files are complete in terms of correspondence, both oral and written.
Submit all final documents required by contract.
Finalize any open discussions on change order or penalties.
Ensure all payments have been collected.
Coordinate and support customer visits and conduct Plant Tours.
Represent WEG at presentations, client dinners, etc.