Sales Coordinator

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Job Summary

Provide high-level support to customers and internal sales organization for preparation, processing and coordination of customer orders.

Achieve superior technical skills and understanding of the order fulfillment process. Practice strong communication skills both internally and externally.

Possess the desire to achieve a high level of professionalism through continuous improvement processes and practices.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Create client proposals, to include new customer set up, entry / import of specifications, pricing, classification and revenue codes
• Generate purchase orders upon receipt of complete order entry packet
• Ensure orders are entered promptly, and reviewed for accuracy and completeness before being sent to the manufacturers / vendors
• Work with vendors and internal project teams to reconcile acknowledgement discrepancies and manage timely ship dates based on project requirements
• Create and publish customer status reports
• Coordinate delivery / install dates with vendors, Operations, clients and Project Managers (depending on work scope)
• Assist with project management tasks, to include spec checks and punch ID / resolution
• Ensure factory interface is on-going and that orders are monitored and projected ship dates and project schedule requirements tracked, that all acknowledgements are checked and discrepancies followed up on, and that orders are closed out in a timely and responsible manner
• Participate in vendor and dealer training programs and activities for on-going professional growth and development

Departmental Responsibilities :

• Carry out requested tasks to support efforts of individual sales representatives and Account Managers
• Serve as hub of communication and information to other cross-functional teams (Design, Project Management, Finance and Operations)
• Ensure that all communication with internal and external customers is timely, accurate and meets customer requirements for information and order status

Skills, Knowledge, Education Required

• 4+ years furniture industry experience in a similar role required
• Experience with dealership business systems
• Customer service work experience
• Ability to learn and apply technical skills in dealership business system and 20 / 20 software
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Prior experience successfully managing multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced work environment
• Excellent and effective oral and written communication
• Strong organizational, analytical and administrative skills
• Ability to see the big picture and integrate into day-to-day tasks and activities
• Understanding of the complexities and sophistication required to thrive in the dealer environment
• Fluid interpersonal skills to interact effectively with a wide range of customers, personnel and departments

Pay Range : starting compensation is $26 - 28 / hr.

The specific compensation offered to a candidate may be dependent on several factors including, but not limited to, experience, education, and specific licensing or qualifications.