Project Account Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in North Dakota.

📋 Description

• Oversee project management for initiatives within the Grid Solutions Group.

• Manage material flow from the planning stage to the completion of projects.

• Maintain project timelines and keep precise databases of ongoing projects.

• Ensure that all necessary specifications are adhered to for projects in progress.

• Coordinate and assess customer requirements, pricing, products, competition, and procedures.

• Follow up on quotes after bid deadlines, clarify product specifications, resolve any outstanding issues, and develop timelines that meet customer deadlines.

• Complete assigned projects efficiently.

• Provide prompt follow-up on technical inquiries and requests.

• Conduct material takeoffs for bids involving wire and cable, transformers, splices, terminations, switchgear, apparatus, and specialty equipment.

• Create customer quotations in line with company profit objectives and guidelines.

• Assist in vendor negotiations regarding product pricing and delivery terms.

• Collaborate with the legal department for contract reviews and risk assessment.

• Complete project group job forms with relevant customer information.

• Oversee or support product application, estimating, procurement, material management, staging, kitting, storage, jobsite delivery, back hauling, and project closeout.

• Develop customer accounts, secure orders, and drive sales of products and services.

• Consult with engineers and developers throughout project lifecycles.

• Assist with purchasing, product evaluations, inventory management, pricing development, and related services.

• Contact vendors to obtain pricing information.

• Participate in training programs and assist with trade shows as necessary.

• Collaborate with Business Development Managers, Regional Managers, and sales staff to achieve sales and gross profit targets.

• Provide responsive, high-quality customer service while maintaining a balanced team workload.

⛳️ Requirements

• Preferred business or trade degree or equivalent work experience.

• Minimum of 2 years of customer service, quotation, or sales experience, with a strong understanding of electrical products and utility systems preferred.

• In-depth knowledge of product lines, applications, alternative product substitutes, and supplier pricing policies preferred.

• Proficient in reading, writing, and speaking English.

• Strong working knowledge of PCs for Windows, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint), internet, email, and SAP software preferred.

• Technical understanding of electrical systems and product applications, with prior electrical distribution experience preferred.

• Ability to read specifications and drawings is highly preferred.

• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication, reading, and customer service skills preferred.

• Capable of effective planning, organization, and teamwork.

• Ability to perform essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Successful completion of required pre-employment criminal background check, drug testing, and MVR check as applicable.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Benefits.

• Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity coverage.

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) & Health Savings Account (HSA).

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).

• Disability Benefits.

• 401(k) Retirement Plan.

• Life Insurance.

• Employee Assistance Program.

• Paid Holidays.

• Paid Volunteer Time.

• Personal Leave time and more!

• Bonuses awarded upon achieving branch and company goals.

• A company that is 100 percent employee-owned.