Consumer Products - Sales/Operations Coordinator

This position is responsible for (This is not a complete job description):

• managing assigned accounts in the A&E/Guetermann Consumer Division
• researching target markets to identify opportunities to develop new business to grow market share
• developing market awareness through gaining intelligence on products used, available customers, and principal competitors
• cultivating and maintaining relationships with assigned customers to include responding to customer requests
• providing input for inventory forecasts
• maintaining information on competition and their activities within the marketplace
• working to establish A&E as the specified supplier for contractors and offshore operations
• understanding and utilizing A&E's R&D and technical services and other resources to grow business and strengthen relationships, assisting the product development process upon request
• helping facilitate plant visitations and customer outings as appropriate
• communicating immediately any loss of business position to the Sales Leadership Team.
• submitting all requested reports on time and participating in the development of the sales budgets and projections for assigned accounts
• understanding the function and procedures of other disciplines, i.e., credit, manufacturing and GSCO
• focusing on target accounts and working within a target account system
• supporting and administering company policies and procedures consistently
• ensuring good housekeeping in all areas of the facility including manufacturing, distribution, and office areas
• meeting or exceeding all performance and productivity standards
• promoting a safe and healthy work environment on all company property to achieve the best working conditions for all employees and visitors
• ensuring compliance with all regulatory and company policies and procedures
• performing other assignments as requested or as business needs require

This position requires:

• high energy, results driven with the ability to both maintain and grow profitable sales
• excellent time management and organizational skills to include scheduling calls and follow-up on commitments
• working with other A&E departments on customer projects
• the ability to develop and grow business relationships to include making calls and visiting both existing customers as well as new prospects for the purpose of generating sales
• regular travel to include visits to existing and potential customers as well as trade shows
• proficient with computer applications including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.) and JD Edwards.
• the ability to manage multiple tasks and provide expected results
• maintain regular and predictable attendance
• communicate effectively with employees at all levels of the organization
• work cooperatively, courteously, and respectfully with all team members, vendors, and visitors
• follow verbal and written instructions
• comply with company processes and procedures
• successfully complete drug and background screenings

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American & Efird (A&E) is an Equal Opportunity Employer: employees and candidates are treated without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or status as a qualified individual with a disability or Vietnam era or other protected veteran.