Project Manager

Job Description

Position Title: Project Manager

Wage: $26.50-$28.00/hour

Shift: 1st

Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm Monday-Friday with Commission

Build relationships. Drive growth. Lead projects from start to finish. Are you a results-driven professional with a passion for sales, customer relationships, and project management? We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to join a growing manufacturing team in Springfield, MO. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to develop new business, work directly with customers, estimate commercial projects, and oversee projects from concept to completion.

If you are highly organized, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and enjoy turning opportunities into successful long-term partnerships, this is the career opportunity for you. Join a team that values professionalism, collaboration, innovation, and delivering high-quality solutions to customers.

Project Manager Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with current and prospective customers to increase sales opportunities and customer loyalty
- Generate new business through proactive outreach, networking, and relationship-building efforts
- Accurately estimate commercial projects and prepare competitive proposals
- Manage projects from initial planning through final completion, ensuring customer satisfaction, quality standards, and timely delivery
- Collaborate with the sales team to establish regional sales goals and strategies
- Track and forecast monthly, quarterly, and annual sales objectives
- Create and implement short-term and long-term plans to support regional growth and profitability
- Monitor project expenses and ensure costs align with budget expectations
- Maintain regular communication with clients, sales representatives, and internal departments
- Identify market trends, industry developments, and opportunities to improve sales performance
- Implement effective sales strategies and techniques to increase revenue
- Participate in sales meetings, trade shows, and customer-facing events as needed
- Maintain professionalism, strong communication, and a positive representation of the organization
- Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned

Project Manager Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred
- Minimum of 3-5 years of proven internal or external sales experience required
- Previous experience managing projects, estimating, or working within a manufacturing or commercial construction environment required.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications required.
- Demonstrated ability to establish, meet, and exceed sales goals required.
- Ability to sit, stand, walk, and move throughout an office, manufacturing facility, and customer job sites as needed
- Ability to travel within the assigned region to meet with customers, sales representatives, and attend industry events
- Ability to use a computer and other standard office equipment for extended periods
- Ability to occasionally lift and carry materials or equipment up to 25 pounds
- Ability to maintain focus and manage multiple projects, deadlines, and priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong project management, organizational, and time management abilities
- Excellent attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to build productive customer relationships and maintain high levels of customer satisfaction
- Ability to analyze performance metrics and develop strategies to achieve sales goals
- Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with a team
- Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
- Strong sales aptitude with the ability to influence, negotiate, and close opportunities

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QPS Employment Group is a full-service staffing firm comprised of dedicated and passionate people with over 50 offices throughout the United States. We place great people with great companies in industrial, skilled trades, administrative, manufacturing, general labor and professional employment. Hiring immediately!

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