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Unilock has been North America's premier manufacturer of concrete paving stones and retaining walls for 50 years. Our Aurora, IL location is growing. Unilock facilities are safe, modern, and fully automated production facilities.

We are currently hiring for Project Coordinator / Inside Commercial Sales

This position is eligible for a SIGN-ON BONUS OF $1,500

About the Opportunity:

Unilock stands as the forefront leader in bridging the gap between a designer's vision and tangible outcomes across a spectrum of projects, ranging from small-scale backyard patios and driveways to expansive urban plazas, parks, campuses, and entertainment districts. Our product portfolio is synonymous with triumphs in projects that define the spaces where we live, work, and indulge in leisure.

Amidst the burgeoning growth of the Architectural/Engineering/Construction (AEC) industry, we actively collaborate with design professionals to deliver top-tier hardscape products and unwavering support. The role of the Project Coordinator is pivotal, serving as the linchpin for identifying, tracking, and securing project information for the Unilock Midwest Commercial Sales team. This presents a distinctive opportunity for the ideal candidate to contribute significantly to our company's success and expansion.

Our foremost objective for this role is to seamlessly link new opportunities to our sales team, overseeing the entire lifecycle from conceptualization through bidding and implementation. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with our territory managers, delving into project intricacies and providing invaluable insights into AEC project information. A discerning eye for recognizing opportunities that might elude casual observation is imperative.

Reporting directly to the Director of Commercial Sales, this position will also offer support to the Territory Manager for Unilock Midwest, covering a territory spanning over seven states and occasionally liaising with other Unilock operations. The Project Coordinator will champion all product lines, ensuring clients are kept abreast of samples, design trends, new products, and any changes to existing products. The ability to qualify and track projects through the design and build stages is paramount for achieving success. This position has the potential for upward mobility for a qualified candidate.

What you’ll do:

• Mining commercial projects / firm databases and other online resources to identify high-value new business prospects and increase sales
• Follow-up with inbound leads generated by various marketing programs providing all necessary information to potential architects, landscape architects, and contractors
• Research and identify relevant projects, key players, and decision-makers with the goal of securing specifications during the design phase of projects
• Uncover projects with a hardscaping opportunity and connect by phone or email to initiate contact, and gather additional project intel while building the new relationship
• Promote Unilock products to architects, landscape architects, engineers, and other commercial owners that specify hardscape products
• Obtain and track specifications from concept through bidding and maintain opportunities in our CRM.
• Furnish product quotes and obtain orders from contractors for Unilock materials
• Provide samples for specific commercial projects and update identified product libraries with Unilock samples, marketing materials, and contact information

Skills and Requirements

• Strong communication skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize, work independently, and manage feedback and expectations effectively
• Result and action-oriented
• Experience in the commercial construction or architectural and design industry with a proven track record of being customer-focused with a professional demeanor
• Outgoing, creative, energetic, and flexible personality
• Superior organizational and follow-up skills
• Bachelor degree (ideally in landscape architecture, architecture, or engineering)
• 3 plus years of success
• An enthusiasm for learning about the design and construction process with the ability to absorb, retain, and leverage technical information.
• Proven ability to earn trust and influence with non-direct reports
• MS Office, Outlook, AutoCAD and SketchUp

What we offer you

• Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision) start beginning of the month following the start date, at very reasonable rates
• 401k Matching (after a year), Life Insurance, HSA, FSA
• Reimbursements for Wellness and Gym Membership
• Charitable contribution matching
• Paid holiday, vacation, and sick time
• Company-wide closure/paid time off between Christmas and New Year’s holidays

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Education

• Bachelors or better

Skills

• Communication
• Landscape Construction Skills
• Landscape Design Skills
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• MS Office

Behaviors

• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Thought Provoking: Capable of making others think deeply on a subject
• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

Motivations

• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help