Learning Environment Project Specialist -Are you ready to make a difference
School Specialty is dedicated to changing education for the better. That means working closely with educators sharing experience and traveling into uncharted territories together. - Are you ready to join us on the journey
We are looking for a highly motivated professionalthat wants to be part of a winning team. We give you the opportunity to work at a company where you can contribute grow and make your own path to success. The rest is up to you.
Summary of Primary Responsibilities
- Partners with sales resources(s) to build new school projects that meet the customers quality quantity design safety and functional expectations
- Create furniture and equipment material and room lists using the designated quoting software
- Partners with sales resource(s) to prepare budgets and pricing of specified projects for architect and designers construction managers and general contractors
- Work with architects and designers/general contractors/construction managers and customers to provide color samples binders and literature in preparation of proper specification process
- Supports sales resource(s) with product research educational classroom lists job registrations product specifications and color selection process
- Prepare bid packages and pricing to strategically respond to project and architectural opportunities
- Prepare proper shop submittal packages and owners manuals for architect and design group/construction manager/general contractor and customer
- Aid in the creation of professional sales presentations geared towards the new school (project) and architectural community
- Analyze opportunity to determine strategic advantage
- Create consumable and furniture and equipment strategic quotes/proposals in designated quoting system
- Understands product assortment and how the Company products meet opportunity requirements
- Analyze opportunities through sales analysis and determine profitability expectations
- Develops customer vendor and product knowledge expertise
- Develop and maintain solid working relationships with external rep groups and manufacturers
- Negotiate pricing with vendors freight carriers and installation partners
- Support customers and partner with appropriate sales resource(s) in developing and processing quotes aligned with customer requirements and the companys pricing strategies and goals
- Analyze competitor pricing and market trends
- Maintain regular communication project/order management team as applicable to provide A service to external customers
- Support and follow all company safety policies and procedures
- Exercises care within work environment to prevent injuries
Were determined to positively impact the future one child at a time. If you share our passion we need to talk.
Minimum Experience Requirements
- High School diploma or GED equivalent
- Computer proficiency is a must.
- Advance Microsoft Excel skills required.
- Experience in a bidding or quoting environment
Change is part of our daily routine which means you have the chance to leverage your creativity and imagination every day. Youll be encouraged to push the envelope to lead through action and to innovate regardless of your role. Were shooting for nothing short of greatness. These arent just words this is how we work. Are you up for it
Imagine what we could do together.
Core Competencies
Disclaimers
- The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed.
- School Specialty Inc. is a Drug Free Workplace. All applicants are subject to a drug screen and background check as a condition of employment.
- EEO/AA including Vets and Disabled
- If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process please contact us by email at and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
All looks good except single quotes are still being replaced.
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