Project Coordinator - Project Services (Hudson, OH)

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At Irby, a leader in electrical and utility distribution, successful associates drive and promote our mindset of Adapt, Dare and Learn. 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.  We are always looking to expand our teams to continue to serve our customers and to grow our business.  Ready to join us?  Find what opportunities are waiting for you at Irby!

Company Summary 

Irby Utilities is one of the three largest electrical utility distribution companies in the United States, with over $1 Billion in annual sales and over 500 employees across more than 45 branches in 27 states.  Irby Utilities has experienced incredible growth over the past five years.  This presents many outstanding career & development opportunities throughout the country in various locations such as:  Jackson, Dallas/Ft. Worth, Orlando, Syracuse, Nashville, Denver, Salt Lake City, Portland, and Minneapolis.

Irby was a pioneer in the early days of the electrical business, founded in 1926, and continues to be an industry leader in philanthropic involvement and community activity.   Irby is also part of the Sonepar family of operating companies, consisting of the finest locally managed electrical and industrial distributors throughout the United States.  Sonepar is the world leader in electrical distribution. 

Job Summary

The Project Coordinator position is responsible completing administrative work for Irby Utility Project Services Group (PSG). PSG packages construction materials for transmission and/or substation utility projects with utility contractors, E.P.C firms and renewable energy developers. The position will support the project managers by completing required tasks in the project execution phase. This support includes all after sales responsibilities: order entry, expediting, preparing submittals, load customer pays apps, and project file management. The support goal is to enable project managers and estimators to focus on customer needs by performing the following duties:
 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Practices positive professional and interpersonal relations, using tact, courtesy, and personal accountability toward customers and co-workers, and acts as a representative of goodwill on behalf of the company at all times.
• Enters orders on suppliers in the Irby Solar Eclipse ERP system.
• Interfaces with the job management and project tracking systems to take ownership and complete assigned tasks.
• Expedites materials from suppliers to meet required on-site dates. This includes an ability to understand when to escalate and order expedite.
• Resolves customer order problems and complaints promptly.
• Acquires, uses and continuously develops personal technical knowledge of general and specialty merchandise items to assist customers and other company personnel.
• Prepares quotations for customers where applicable.
• Identifies, uses and maintains appropriate company and/or customer pricing systems.
• Utilizes tools used by the Project Services Team to organize opportunities, manage the project in the system, and insure payment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Exceptional communication skills: written, verbal, presentation, and negotiation.
• Ability to meet deadlines and how to escalate when required.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, & PowerPoint) and adobe.
• Technical learning: quick study on using technology in support of sales process.
• A team player in dealing with internal and external stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred minimum 3 years industry or distributor sales experience is desired.   (5+ years business  experience in the Utility Industry market desired)

• Eclipse knowledge is a major plus.

Why work for Irby?

At Irby, we are unique and embrace the Power of Difference*.  Associates who work for us can grow and become active in different areas of the business such as leadership, operations, HR, outside sales and many more.  One can expect to earn a wage that is competitive and provides a reliable/steady paycheck.  Come join the Irby Family and learn what we are all about! 

Our Competitive Benefits? 

401K Plan, Competitive Medical Plans (medical, dental, and vision), Paid Vacation, Paid Sick, Paid Personal, Paid Holidays, Flexible Spending Accounts (Health and Dependent Care), Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Discounts, Long-term and Short-term Disability, Life Insurance and a Definitive Career Path.

About Irby

Irby was a pioneer in the early days of the electrical business, founded in 1926, we continue to be an industry leader in philanthropic involvement and community activity. We are one of the ten largest electrical distribution companies in the United States, with over $1 Billion in annual sales and over 1000 employees across more than 60 branches in 27 states.  Irby has experienced incredible growth over the past 5 years. As part of the Sonepar family of operating companies, we unite with a group of the finest locally managed electrical and industrial distributors throughout the United States.  Sonepar is the world leader in electrical distribution.

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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. 
 
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