We are in search of an Account Coordinator to join our growing team. The Account Coordinator is responsible for providing customer service with a focus on growing sales and building efficiencies that will help reduce overall costs. This position supports sales Consultants in entering orders, talking with customers over the phone, and processing open orders timely. Assist with preparing quotations, bids, letters and presentation materials. Keep customer account information current. Responsibilities Include: * Provide support to Sales Consultants with order entry, advising them on status of orders and data entry to keep customer pricing current. Keep Sales Consultants abreast of customer contacts/issues. * First point of contact for answering phones / phone coverage and letting vendors/customers into the facility. * Work with Sales Consultants to keep data base of customer information current and accurate. * Assist Sales Consultants with typing letters/correspondence, quotations, bids, proposals and other documentation for mailing, presentation to customers; or preparation of in-services/training, seminars and mailings. * Keep Sales Consultants current with issues and continuously informed of decisions made. Crosstrain on other areas of the business to ensure the business runs smoothly during absences. * Provide quality and professional customer service to customers on the phone and in the showroom. Continually promote add-on sales, seasonal items and system selling. * Showroom sales, selling to the walk-in trade. This may also include assisting with showroom stock orders. * Continual product and policy training in group settings/meetings, on-line, hands on and own personal research and education. * Professional research and preparation of proposals, quotes, letters, bids, presentations, training needs, power point, Prezi, spreadsheets, products, literature, pricing, demonstrations, etc. * Completes HR/OSHA training within guidelines provided. * Keeping business related issues confidential; Embrace and promote the Company Mission, Vision and Core Values. * Responsible for timely responses and utilization of the communication tools available, arrive to work on time and ready to work at the assigned time. Attends, participates and arrives on time to meetings when scheduled. * Additional duties or special projects as assigned. The Ideal Candidate Will Have: * SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES None. * EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: One-year certificate from college or technical school; or two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. * LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. * MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, and area. * REASONING ABILITY: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization may exist. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. * TECHNOLOGY: Knowledge and experience in Windows, Word and Excel, ERP systems, and general data entry. Ability to adopt Industry Specific Software efficiently, Working knowledge of Power Point/Prezi, a plus * PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to stand; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. * TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED: Computers, word processor, printers, calculator, fax machine, voice mail, phone system, bank card machine, copy machine. Conference calling equipment, Current software: Microsoft Word/Office, Windows, industry specific software for order entry, inventory pricing, sales figures, margins, etc., and any other software that BBC adopts in the future. Compensation & Benefits BradyPLUS offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package to support the health and well-being of our associates and their families. Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, Employee Assistance Programs (EAP), 401(k) Retirement and more. About BradyPLUS: BradyPLUS is a leading national distributor of solutions for JanSan, Foodservice and Industrial Packaging. We deliver the right SUPPLIES + SUPPORT to ensure businesses are more successful every day. We offer premium brands, expert advice, and exceptional customer experiences. Our 6,000 associates across 180+ locations have a passion for delivering innovative solutions for the business challenges of today and tomorrow. Together, we serve thousands of customers nationwide in end markets including education, government, healthcare, hospitality, restaurants, building services, food packaging & processing, and grocery. We strive to be the best employer we can. We value people, we embrace change and we reach higher. Join us and see what the BUZZ is about! To learn more visit us at [1] www.BradyPLUS.com. BradyPLUS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This means that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, marital status or civil union status, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or any other characteristic protected by law. We also provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities.
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