PROJECT LEADER - SALES & MARKETING

WEG TRANSFORMERS USA•Washington, MO

20h•Onsite

About The Position

WEG Transformers USA (WTU) is seeking a Project Leader to join their Sales & Marketing team. This role is crucial for ensuring customer satisfaction from order placement through contract fulfillment. The Project Leader will manage customer interactions, coordinate with internal departments like Production Scheduling and Engineering, and ensure all contractual obligations, including technical requirements, inspections, and documentation, are met. They will also be responsible for finalizing change orders, penalties, and payment collections. Additionally, the role involves coordinating customer visits, conducting plant tours, and representing WEG at external events. WEG is a global leader in electric-electronic equipment, with a significant investment in its U.S. operations, emphasizing innovation, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

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.
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.