Sales Administrator - Project Services

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As one of the largest utility distribution organizations in America, we constantly strive to bring our best to our customers, suppliers, and fellow associates. Irby Utilities is uniquely positioned to provide dynamic solutions to essential utility services impacting our local and broader communities.

We are powered by our people. Across our nationwide reach and diversity, we adapt, dare, and learn as a team. Through our tremendous growth, we are continuing to develop opportunities and look for people to join us as we journey forward.

Job Summary

The Estimation Administrator position is responsible completing administrative work for Irby Utility Project Services Group, PSG. PSG packages construction materials for power utility projects with utility contractors, E.P.C firms and renewable energy developers.  This position will support Project Manager by completing required tasks in the project execution phase. This support includes all after-sales responsibilities: order enttry, expediting, preparing submittals, loading customer pay apps, and project file managment. The support goal is to enable project managers and estimators to focus on customer needs by performing the following duties:
 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• 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.
• Expedite materials on suppliers to meet required on-site dates. This includes an ability to understand when to escalate and order expedite.
• Communicate information to customers in a concise, professional manner.
• Utilize tools used by the Project Services Team to organize our opportunities, manage the project in the system, and insure payment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Exceptional communication skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and how to escalate when required.
•  Must be proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, & PowerPoint) and adobe.
•  Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and negotiation skills.
•  Technical learning: quick study on using technology in support of sales process.
• Must be a team player!

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 Utilities?

Irby Utilities is a crucial link in the distribution chain, connecting manufacturers to their customers in electrical power, natural gas, and broadband services. Our team delivers end-to-end solutions through logistical and operational support, sales and account management, project services, data analysis, and more. We firmly attribute our success to our people in each of these fields, and we are constantly advancing our skills and abilities.

Our Competitive Benefits?

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

About Irby Utilities

Irby Utilities is one of the three largest electrical utility distribution companies in the United States, with over $1.5 Billion in annual sales and 700 employees across more than 45 branches in 27 states.  We have experienced incredible growth over the past five years, presenting many outstanding career & development opportunities throughout the country in various locations such as:  Dallas/Ft. Worth, Orlando, Atlanta, 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.

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