Sales Coordinator

Default•Burlington, WI

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Astec is a global, environmentally focused infrastructure and manufacturing company serving the asphalt road-building and aggregate-processing industries. The Sales Coordinator interprets customer requirements from written or verbal inquiries, matches requirements with standard products and services, identifies possible product or service alterations, advises customers about order changes, and provides product information. The role arranges customer consultations when needed and follows up on product sales. It also provides moderately complex clerical support to the Sales Department. This hourly position is onsite at Astec’s RexCon facility in Burlington, Wisconsin. The Sales Coordinator supports inside and outside sales personnel with quotes, order interpretation, shipment coordination, customer communications, reporting, and record maintenance.

Requirements

Associate degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; alternatively, two years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Visual Manufacturing, and Quote Works.
Well-organized and responsible, with an aptitude for problem-solving.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Team player with a high level of dedication.
Current knowledge of industry trends and regulations.

Responsibilities

Answer customer questions about products, prices, availability, and product uses.
Coordinate sales activities with Astec regarding order interpretation, purchase orders, and shipments.
Communicate the breadth and depth of the product selection.
Assist with monthly sales reports by gathering and formatting information.
Maintain internal systems by entering customer data, pricing, volume, and/or trade-spend information, as appropriate.
Assist inside and outside sales personnel with verbal and written equipment quotes, including accurate price and availability commitments.
Coordinate equipment shipments to meet scheduled ship dates by gathering competitive quotes, authorizing shipments, and communicating with the shipping department.
Track equipment sales volume weekly and report progress toward budgeted goals.
Compose and format business letters and other written communications.
Maintain files.
Interpret customer requirements, match them with products and services, identify potential alterations, advise customers about order changes, provide product information, arrange consultations, and follow up on product sales.