What are the responsibilities and job description for the Parts Coordinator/Proposal Specialist position at Equity Staffing Group?
Equity Staffing Group is seeking an Aftermarket Parts Sales / Proposal Specialist to support aftermarket sales and generate bookings through the sale of spare parts. This role is ideal for someone with strong customer service, technical problem-solving, and organizational skills who can manage customer requests from quotation through order execution.
Key Responsibilities
- Respond to customer requests for quotations for proprietary and non-proprietary spare parts.
- Provide initial diagnosis and recommendations based on customer needs.
- Prepare proposals, pricing, and quotations.
- Manage the full order process, including order entry, purchasing, scheduling, and invoicing.
- Support Business Development Managers and Representatives with quotations and order execution.
- Serve as a communication link between customers, sales representatives, vendors, and internal teams.
- Assist with the promotion and marketing of aftermarket parts, including database development and follow-up.
- Develop and maintain price lists, manuals, and promotional materials.
- Manage a high volume of requests and multiple priorities while maintaining responsive customer service.
Qualifications
- Fundamental understanding of cooling tower performance, operations, and applications.
- General mechanical aptitude and ability to assess customer issues and recommend solutions.
- Strong customer-service mindset with a sense of urgency and responsiveness.
- Excellent communication, active listening, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Access; experience with JobScope preferred.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience in proposal management, project management, product engineering, aftermarket sales, or a related technical environment.