Description
Position Summary
The Sales Account Coordinator serves as the primary support resource for customers, ensuring accurate order processing, timely communication, and exceptional customer service. This role acts as a liaison between customers, production, scheduling, logistics, and accounting to ensure customer requirements are met and orders are fulfilled efficiently. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide a high level of dedicated customer service for national accounts.
- Process customer replacement orders accurately and efficiently within the ERP/MRP system.
- Review sample request orders for completeness, pricing accuracy, product specifications, and delivery requirements.
- Work with production, purchasing, scheduling, IT, and shipping teams across multiple locations to ensure orders are fulfilled on time.
- Communicate order and project status updates, lead times, shipment information, and any potential delays to customers.
- Supporting the Accounting Team by collaborating with the customer to proactively resolve any potential billing issues.
- Assist the sales team with quotations, pricing requests, product information, and customer documentation.
- Maintain customer account records, contracts, pricing agreements, and correspondence.
- Resolve customer concerns, order discrepancies, and service issues in a professional and timely manner.
- Monitor open orders and proactively follow up on outstanding items.
- Prepare account activity reports, summaries, and other administrative documentation as needed.
- Support new customer onboarding and account setup processes.
- Assist with trade shows, customer visits, and special projects as assigned.
- Assist with other duties as needed, including providing back-up coverage for other team members.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with customers to promote long-term business partnerships.
- Other duties as required.
*This job description outlines the basic duties and requirements for the position of Sales Account Coordinator. Duties may vary depending on the needs of the organization.
Requirements
Education and Experience
- Associate degree in Business Administration, Sales, Marketing, or related field preferred.
- Minimum of 2 years of customer service, sales support, account management, or order processing experience.
- Experience working with ERP/MRP systems is highly desirable.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Strong customer service and relationship management skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Outlook, and Word.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Problem-solving mindset with the ability to identify and resolve issues quickly.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
Physical Requirements
- Prolonged periods of sitting and working at a computer.
- Ability to communicate effectively in person, by phone, and electronically.
- 100% on-site role. M-F, 8:30am to 5:00pm with a 30-minute unpaid lunch.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and holidays
- Life insurance
- Disability Insurance
- SalesCancer, Critical Illnesses & Accident Insurance