What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sales Administrator position at INDUSTRIAL AIR FLOW DYNAMICS INC?
Industrial Air Flow Dynamics, Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented Sales Administrator to join our team in The Woodlands, Texas. This position supports the proposal and quotation process by coordinating with Sales Administrators, Engineers, the Sales Team, and Field Services to ensure information is collected, organized, and delivered accurately and on time.
Key responsibilities include preparing and assembling bid and proposal documents, gathering project and field information, drafting preliminary scopes of work, processing thermal imaging reports, selecting appropriate proposal language, and maintaining accurate opportunity and project records. The Sales Administrator will help coordinate the flow of information between departments and provide the Sales Team with complete, professional quotation packages.
This is an internal sales support position and does not include direct selling responsibilities. The successful candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities:
- Serve as the central internal point of coordination for assigned proposals and quotations.
- Manage the proposal process from receipt of the RFQ or RFP through final submission.
- Coordinate with Sales, Engineering, Field Services, and other business functions to obtain the information and documentation required for proposals and prequalification submissions, including rate sheets, contracts, schedules, safety information, and quality documentation.
- Prepare assigned portions of proposal responses in accordance with RFQ and RFP requirements.
- Review estimates, takeoffs, and supporting documentation for completeness and coordinate with the appropriate team members to verify technical accuracy and project requirements.
- Follow established quotation processes and maintain accurate proposal documentation and status updates.
- Track multiple deliverables, communicate outstanding requirements, and help ensure proposals are completed accurately and on time.
- Manage competing priorities and meet time-sensitive proposal deadlines in a collaborative, professional manner.
Requirements:
- Associate degree in business administration or a related field preferred; equivalent relevant experience will also be considered.
- At least one year of experience in sales support, proposal coordination, or administrative support preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and Adobe Acrobat.
- Proficiency in Salesforce and NetSuite is highly preferred.
- General understanding of sales, quotation, and proposal processes.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent grammar, proofreading, and editing skills.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, professional work.
- Ability to organize and manage multiple assignments, adjust priorities, and meet deadlines.
- Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with Sales, Engineering, Field Services, and other departments.
- Demonstrated initiative, accountability, and ownership of assigned work.
Industrial Air Flow Dynamics, Inc. Offers:
- Safe Harbor matching 401k plan
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
- Basic Life & ADD
- Voluntary Life and AD&D
- Voluntary LTD
- Vacation/PTO
- Holiday Pay
Must be willing to submit and pass a pre-employment drug screen/background check after the job offer.
Industrial Air Flow Dynamics Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we encourage qualified females, minorities, veterans, and disabled persons to apply.