SALES ASSOCIATE

Job Title Sales Associate Location Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Job Type Full-time Pay Hourly, rate based upon experience and certification level Overview The Sales Associate shall be responsible for the day-to-day performance of contract opportunity monitoring, contract bidding and awarding functions, contract administration, and shall provide high-level support for resulting contracts. These responsibilities include coordinating monitoring of opportunities, requesting quotations, facilitating and evaluating bids, initiating contracts for various services, negotiating contracts, and maintaining customer contact activities to ensure proper contract execution and fulfillment in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications. The Sales Associate shall evaluate current processes, make suggestions to update and improve system processes, and execute process improvements. Key Responsibilities Evaluate and build quotes for Government and State Bids and Contracts Establish and update records of all correspondence related to contract activity Coordinate the negotiation, execution, and monitoring/compliance of all contracts Research product lines, prices, product sources, and other relevant purchasing information Prepare bid documents and bidders list, including inquiry preparations, request for bids and recommendation for award of contract Form relationships with customers and suppliers to provide on-time and accurate quotations Handle other duties as may be assigned Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills Excellent attention to detail Proficient computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) Proven track record in the B2G environment including past contracting experience Proven team player with a can-do attitude Excellent phone skills Flexible and able to handle multiple tasks at one time Required Qualifications High school diploma or general education (GED) Professional appearance and demeanor An acceptable pre‑employment background screening Preferred Qualifications Experience with Law Enforcement, Fire/EMS, Emergency Management and/or Military 2+ years of sales experience Physical Requirements Requires prolonged sitting, some bending and stooping Occasional lifting Manual dexterity sufficient to operate a computer keyboard and calculator Ability to travel locally to meetings EEO Statement Metro Emergency Upfitters, LLC provides equal employment and affirmative action opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. #J-18808-Ljbffr