Sales and Graphic Design Coordinator

About MEI

MEI, a Minnesota based commercial elevator manufacturing and service company is looking for a Sales and Graphic Design Coordinator to join our team. MEI is a thriving company with a fun team-oriented atmosphere. MEI cares deeply about their employees, fosters a great work environment, and provides opportunities to give back to the community.

This position offers competitive compensation and benefit package. Are you passionate about making a change? Do you enjoy bringing new ideas to the table? If this sounds like you, apply at MEI today.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• 401(k) & matching up to 3%
• ESOP with company discretionary contributions
• Health Savings Account/ Flexible Spending Account
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• 3 Weeks Paid Time Off and 9 Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Earn 8 hours PTO for 8 hours of volunteering

Location: Owatonna, MN

Job Type: Full-Time

Schedule: M-F

Salary: $55,000-60,000

About the Role

We are looking for a creative and dynamic Graphic Designer who also has experience in sales and managing customer interactions. This role plays an essential part in supporting the operation of our Sign Pro and Auto Trim Design business. You will leverage your design expertise to create captivating content while also managing customer inquiries, streamlining sales processes, and nurturing customer relationships from the initial contact through to order fulfillment. The ideal candidate is someone with strong design capabilities and a solid foundation in sales and customer service.

Responsibilities:

• Sales & Customer Interaction
  • Handle inbound and outbound sales, including walk-ins, phone inquiries, and visiting local businesses.
  • Identify and pursue new business opportunities, generating leads through networking, cold outreach, and client referrals.
  • Present design solutions to potential clients, effectively communicating the value of our services.
  • Maintain consistent communication with customers for follow-up calls, status updates, and pick-up arrangements.
• Design Support
  • Assist with graphic design tasks for customer proofs, including the use of design software to create visually appealing concepts.
  • Collaborate with clients and internal teams to develop design concepts that align with customers’ desired outcomes.
  • Manage multiple projects, ensuring deadlines are met without compromising quality.
  • Stay updated on industry trends, design techniques, and emerging technologies.
• Order Management & Customer Follow-up
  • Manage order entry, ensuring all customer information, products, and specifications are accurate.
  • Follow through on leads, ensuring the transition from sales to order fulfillment is seamless.
  • Coordinate production and installations based on customer timelines.
• Production & Materials Management
  • Procure materials required for production and installations.
  • Execute additional tasks as needed to support the business operations.

Experience

• Minimum Associates Degree or 5 years’ experience in sales and/or design work
• Proven experience in sales, with an ability to convert inquiries into successful transactions.
• Experience with graphic design software such as Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, HP Flexi, Gerber Omega, or similar is a plus.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, Outlook).

• Skills
  • Resourceful and able to prioritize and multitask effectively.
  • Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
  • Able to communicate effectively with great people skills & a sense of humor
  • A positive, team-oriented attitude and the ability to work well with others.
  • Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Unshakeable integrity and professionalism.

MEI’s 50 years in the elevator industry gives us an unparalleled ability to handle both custom and standard elevator projects with ease.

EOE/AA