What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sales Project Manager position at Generac Power Systems?
We are Wolverine Power Systems, a leader in industrial power solution sales, service, and rentals.
Powering Michigan since 1997, we pride ourselves on an ongoing tradition of providing excellent products and outstanding service for our customers. We are a full-service distributor of Generac equipment and solutions providing sales, service and rentals.
Our success is directly tied to our employees’ professional growth and personal well-being. Employees are encouraged to be innovative and are valued as an integral part of our team. We provide individuals the opportunity to work in a fast-paced agile work environment where their work makes a difference in people’s lives and their own.
Wolverine Power Systems i is seeking a Sales Project Manager. 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
This position includes a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental and vision plans; life, long-term disability, flexible spending and health savings accounts, accrued paid time off, 8 paid Holidays and 401(k) retirement benefits.
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 ability to adjust focus. Occasional travel.
“We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”
