Project Leader - Sales & Marketing

WEG Transformers USA•Washington, MO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

WEG Transformers USA (WTU) is seeking a Project Leader to join their team. This role involves managing customer orders from inception to completion, ensuring contract fulfillment, and coordinating with various departments to meet customer expectations. The Project Leader will be the primary point of contact for customers regarding their orders, handling technical inquiries, ensuring contractual requirements are met, and managing final documentation and payments. This position also involves coordinating customer visits and representing WEG at external events. WEG is a global leader in electric-electronic equipment, with a strong commitment to innovation, teamwork, and employee development. The company also actively supports green initiatives.

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
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.