Lead Project Coordinator - Ft. Myers/Hialeah Gardens, FL

Your Career, Your Way

At World, we embrace what makes us unique. As a company with local roots and global reach, we thrive on the diversity of our associates and the different ways each of us contributes to our success. What keeps us at the forefront of progress? Our people. No matter where they work or who they are, we trust in their individual skills and qualities and give them everything they need to reach their full potential.  

Do you want to work for a Company where 96% of the employees say it is a great place to work?!

World Electric is hiring a Sales Project Associate to join our team!

Schedule: Monday-Friday

Starting Rate: Competitive commissions program with full benefits package

Location: Hialeah Gardens or Ft. Myers, FL

Own Your Expertise, And Your Future

Do you enjoy a good challenge? Great, because we value bold thinkers who are excited to take on challenging tasks.  We strive to be the best and we share our success with our associates, customers, suppliers and shareholders.  

Summary:

This position’s primary role is to generate and maximize profitable sales in project business for World Electric through planning, organizing and executing projects on-time while managing excellent customer satisfaction.

What you’ll do:

• Total project responsibility following quotations stage, including full management of customer orders, overseeing work to meet on-spec requirements, and, on behalf of the company, resolving all customer or vendor disputes, and supervising proper completion of project documentation.
• Resolve all disputes associated with issues as they arise throughout the project process. Work with customers, vendors and other World departments to proactively resolve problems.
• Manage customer orders from time purchase order is secured through final billing, expediting shipments, managing weekly ship schedule processes, placing change orders, returning product, resolving freight claims, and reconciling project billings upon project completion.
• Responsible for developing and modifying processes to address project needs and customer expectations including, but not limited to, project progress reporting, quality assurance updates, documentation, and change order adjustments. Continually develop and improve processes that enhance the customer experience.
• For staged projects, manage the DTS process according to customers’ expectations and the project schedule. Work closely with customers and warehouse associates to anticipate and plan for material receipts and deliveries and to resolve problems. This includes receiving and bin locating material in the warehouse.
• Independently lead project completion, manage internal, external, company customers and third parties, and manage vendor relationships. At completion of project, prepare job recap and conduct meeting with relevant parties to evaluate the whole project and discuss results and opportunities for improvement.
• Promote fair and honest dealings with suppliers. Manage vendor relationships to benefit World, our customers, and the suppliers.
• Participate in continuous training and development opportunities to stay current with and increase industry knowledge.
• Perform other duties as management deem necessary.

What you need:

• Two-year certificate/degree from college or technical school; or 3-5 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Advanced project management skills
• Excellent organizational skills. Able to manage time effectively
• Strong interpersonal and conflict management skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Solid decision-making skills. Must be able to negotiate and problem-solve
• Ability to work with flexibility and adaptability to workplace situations/expectations
• Ability to work well independently and collaboratively across departments
• Effective Vendor Management skills

WHY APPLY? WHAT DO YOU HAVE TO GAIN?

A Challenging Opportunity with a Company that Cares About Its Most Valuable Asset: YOU!

• To work with an industry leader
• To use your skills and experience to grow your career; go anywhere you want nationwide, cross train into your dream job within a work culture that promotes and encourages associates to learn new roles and be recognized and rewarded for strong performance.
• To have your true entrepreneur mindset rewarded with income and career growth opportunities.
   

We offer excellent training, tuition reimbursement, career advancement opportunities, and a competitive compensation package to include vacation time, sick time, full health benefits, 401(k) and more.  World Electric is an EEO Employer.

About Us:

World Electric Supply was started in 1999 in North Miami Beach with one location. Since then we have expanded to 26 locations throughout Florida and Georgia. If you need it, we more than likely have it in stock at one of our many facilities, ready to be delivered, when and where you specify.

As strong as World Electric is in each of its given sales territories, the core foundation is even more impressive. As a part of the Global Company Sonepar, our capabilities extend well beyond our immediate geographical areas. Sonepar USA provides their operating companies with corporate support to help them make decisions every day based on their regional needs. Leveraging our strong global resource base, but retaining our family-oriented values and local autonomy, this structure allows us to always focus on the customer - our first priority.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 
Sonepar is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law. 
 

Sonepar and our family of brands are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, we will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if a reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please call 843-745-2420 or email recruiting@sonepar-us.com.

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