What are the responsibilities and job description for the Contract and Proposal Administrator Sales position at Daifuku?
Contract and Proposal Administrator, Sales
Daifuku Automotive America Corporation is a leader in Design, Manufacturing, Installation and Support of automotive automation/material handling systems in North America. The company is currently seeking an experienced Contract and Proposal Administrator, Sales for the facility in Novi, MI.
Daifuku Automotive America Corporation promotes and supports both individual and team success by providing opportunities to expand your skills and build on your capabilities. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to a culturally rich workforce and proud of our diversity in background, experience and origin. Safety is part of our core values; we stress the importance to our employees by enforcing 5S and daily safety audits.
Daifuku Benefits
Reporting to the Director of Sales, the Contract and Proposal Administrator will support the Sales Department and Executives, as well as perform various functions within the Sales, Estimating and Program Management and engineering departments.
Proposal Creation
Daifuku is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status or medical condition.
If you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan or policy statement, please email amus-hr@daifukuna.com.
If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail amus-hr@daifukuna.com.
Daifuku Automotive America Corporation is a leader in Design, Manufacturing, Installation and Support of automotive automation/material handling systems in North America. The company is currently seeking an experienced Contract and Proposal Administrator, Sales for the facility in Novi, MI.
Daifuku Automotive America Corporation promotes and supports both individual and team success by providing opportunities to expand your skills and build on your capabilities. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to a culturally rich workforce and proud of our diversity in background, experience and origin. Safety is part of our core values; we stress the importance to our employees by enforcing 5S and daily safety audits.
Daifuku Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision available day one
- Optional Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
- FSA/ HSA
- Company provided life and disability plans
- 401K Fidelity
- 7 Paid sick days (prorated according to start date)
- 13 paid vacation days (prorated according to start date)
- 11 paid holidays
- Yearly performance bonuses
- PPE Reimbursement
Reporting to the Director of Sales, the Contract and Proposal Administrator will support the Sales Department and Executives, as well as perform various functions within the Sales, Estimating and Program Management and engineering departments.
Proposal Creation
- Coordinate the preparation, review, and submission of proposals for automotive conveyor systems and AGVs.
- Maintain Salesforce with past proposals, templates, and supporting documentation for future use.
- Maintain accurate records of contracts, proposals, and associated documentation.
- Support internal audits by providing documentation and ensuring adherence to quality management standards.
- Develop and implement processes to streamline proposal and contract workflows.
- Develop proposal standards, guidelines, templates in coordination with Sales Director and Legal Department.
- Executive secretarial and clerical responsibilities.
- Receive, forward, and respond to phone calls from domestic and foreign partners or clients.
- Manage Order intake documentation.
- Prepare Power Point presentations, Excel charts and spreadsheets, and Visio flowcharts.
- Schedule meetings and maintain calendars.
- Monitor Salesforce records and generate reports.
- Proficiency in Japanese language - verbal/written skills (preferred).
- Computer literate, with proficiency in all MS office applications.
- Fluent in Salesforce and SAP.
- Sensitive to cultural and language differences, cultural habit differences, and cultural belief differences.
- Understanding of polite phone etiquette.
- Detail-oriented with excellent analytical skills.
- Strong interpersonal and communication abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Commitment to fostering a collaborative and positive work culture.
- 3 years of experience in contract administration, proposal management, or a related role.
- Strong understanding of contractual terms and legal frameworks.
- Exceptional organizational and time-management skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Salesforce, SAP and document management systems.
Daifuku is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status or medical condition.
If you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan or policy statement, please email amus-hr@daifukuna.com.
If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail amus-hr@daifukuna.com.
