Sales Coordinator

Job Title: Distribution Sales Coordinator

Location: Schaumburg, IL - Onsite

Duration: Fulltime

Job Description:

1. Sales Support sales efforts by responding to inquiries from distributors, end-customers, sales assistants, account managers, customer service, and marketing departments in an efficient manner to ensure both customer requirements and the Company’s sales goals and objectives are met.

2. Administration Support Distributors, End-Customers, and Distribution Sales Group. Prepare and enter critical customer requests to support business development, such as sample requests, failure analysis claims, environmental compliance requests, Conflict Mineral (CMRT) compliance requests, PPAP/PSW requests, and spec and technical data.

3. Quoting Prepare and enter quote requests (RFQs) into clients CRM system and respond with approved pricing to distributors; responsible for maintaining turn around target response time KPIs. Gather related POS data, existing Ship & Debit pricing, and research quote history. Create and maintain Ship & Debits in CRM and SAP OASIS. Update new part numbers and pricing into UTY distribution price book and CRM system. Assist Customer Account Specialists and Sales Assistants with pricing discrepancies and part registrations.

4. NPI Support the DSM with the preparation and management of new product introductions (NPI). Help with creating the necessary parts list with the approved pricing and related product data. Support and track initial stocking orders from distributors.

5. Part Number Management Support Sales Assistants and Customer Account Specialists in resolving part number requirements and cross referencing.

6. Inventory Management Support price protection, stock rotation, scrap allocation, and initial inventory return processes. Create related Credit/Debit memos and related RMA documentation in SharePoint and OASIS. Coordinate all scrap, credit, and RMA information with distributor.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

1.Knowledge of sales concepts and customer service techniques.

2. Technical knowledge of electronic components and ability to cross competitor parts.

3. Knowledge of and skill in computer software programs: SAP, Microsoft Dynamics CRM, and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Access) (Note: Advanced Excel skills preferred).

4. Strong written and oral communication skills.

5. Strong follow-up skills to achieve sales goals.

6. Ability to communicate with co-workers and business contacts in a courteous and professional manner.

7. Ability to pay close attention to detail and coordinate various activities simultaneously.

8. Ability to work independently with general supervision.

9. Flexibility & Adaptability: ability to handle a variety of projects and responsibilities, while maintaining deadlines.

10. Strong interpersonal skills – work with sales team within the company and distributors.

11. Ability to demonstrate initiative and a proactive approach to problem solving.

12. Ability to acclimate to role quickly (for recent grad).

Education:

A bachelor’s degree; 1+ years’ experience in inside sales, marketing, or assistant type roles a plus