Sales Project Manager

We are Energy Systems, the leader in industrial power solution sales, service, and rentals.

With an ongoing tradition of providing excellent products and outstanding service for our customers, Energy Systems is one of the longest existing Generac Industrial Distributors in the United States. We are a full-service distributor of Generac equipment and solutions providing sales, service and rentals.

At Energy Systems, a subsidiary of Generac, our people help make the world safer, brighter, and more productive. United by our Values, people with diverse backgrounds and points of view work together to ensure our customers have peace of mind.

This role is responsible for managing new equipment sales projects. Sales Project Managers serve as the project point person, ensuring quality, on time delivery within budget, and meeting or exceeding our customer's expectations.

Major Responsibilities

• Provide project management support for activities related to new equipment sales.

• Work closely with the New Equipment sales team to understand the scope of work.

• Provide administrative support and work/cost estimates as may be required to the sales team.

• Review sales contracts to ensure correctness of technical specifications and appropriateness of commercial terms.

• Upon assignment of a project, utilize the software available to establish budget, issue purchase orders requests and monitor project financials.

• Select vendors and issue purchase orders based on quality, compliance with customer’s specifications, price, and availability.

• Act as primary liaison between Company and customer for duration of the project. Coordinate materials delivery and production scheduling; expedite as needed to meet schedules, arrange for shipment.

• Ensure quality control by requesting factory test reports and Operation and Maintenance manuals from the manufacturer. Work with customer to coordinate all on site activities including manpower, subcontractors, testing, and inspections as applicable, arrange for shop tests, site tests and training as needed. Include all details in the job description work order so it is clearly communicated to the Service department.

• Maintain oversight control of all assigned projects. Aid and guide field employees as appropriate. Assist with final acceptance and turnover of projects to the customer.

• Maintain and provide documentation to customers as applicable to work scope and contract requirements.

• Close out projects, including cost/profit calculations and invoice preparation.

• Participate in ongoing education and training to keep up with current technology and products we sell.

• Clearly understand and document customers’ definition and expectation of quality and cascade to operations and program team members.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

• Four (4) years’ experience in project management or project coordination.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Ability to work with diverse personalities while remaining tactful, professional, and flexible;

• Strong problem solving, organizational, and critical thinking skills;

• Effective verbal and written communication skills;

• Proven track record of successfully managing shifting deadlines and priorities in a fast-paced environment;

• Must have valid driver's license and clean driving record.

• Must be able to travel locally when necessary. Will not exceed 10%

• Ability to manage multiple projects at one time

• Ability to create realistic estimates

• Project plan and milestone development skills with an ability to create comprehensive timelines, budgets, and status documents

• Ability to ensure that projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget

Preferred Job Requirements

• Project Management related course completion/certifications

Great Reasons to work for Generac

• Competitive Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401k and many more

• Pride! When a storm strikes, Generac employees always rise to the occasion. Each time a storm hits, many employees volunteer their time with the customer support team or on the production line, while others go right into storm-affected areas to repair generators

• Make a positive impact. Generac has always been community-minded and dedicated to giving back. The company proudly offers a Volunteer Time Off program, inviting team members to participate in charitable volunteer opportunities on company time.

• We’re an inclusive company that celebrates differences and keeps equity and respect at the forefront.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion, the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend, or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

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