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Job Title: Bus Sales Operations Administrator
Are you looking for an opportunity to bring your organization, relationship-building, and project management skills to a Minnesota Star Tribune Top 200 Workplace? North Central is looking to add a Bus Sales Operations Administrator! If you’re interested in making a direct impact on customer satisfaction and business success, we would love to talk to you!
Are you looking for an opportunity to bring your organization, relationship-building, and project management skills to a Minnesota Star Tribune Top 200 Workplace? North Central is looking to add a Bus Sales Operations Administrator! If you’re interested in making a direct impact on customer satisfaction and business success, we would love to talk to you!
Company Intro:
North Central (NC) has been in the bus industry for over 60 years. North Central is a division of Scipi Companies. We believe that our values and conducting business “the Scipi way” has led us to become the market share leader for commercial and school bus sales in the Upper Midwest. We are a 100% employee-owned organization based in Central MN, employing over 250 team members across the Midwest and Canada.
This position is located at our North Central St. Cloud location. St. Cloud, also known as the Granite City, is home to several parks and attractions highlighting our granite mining history. For example, Quarry Park and Nature Preserve is a 683 acre preserve with 20 former granite quarries and is a great place to swim, scuba, fish, climb, or admire.
Position Description:
As the Bus Sales Operations Administrator, you play a crucial role in bringing customer orders from concept to delivery! This is a fast-paced, customer-focused position where you will coordinate customized bus orders, work closely with manufacturers and internal teams, manage delivery timelines, support bid and rebate programs, and help ensure an exceptional customer experience.
This position has a wage range of $23 - $28 per hour based on experience.
This position will remain posted until filled with resume review ongoing.
This is a temp-to-hire opportunity with the potential of becoming a regular, full-time position based on performance and business needs.
Essential Functions:
- Order Management & Vendor Coordination: proof and submit customized bus orders, coordinate with manufacturers and suppliers, manage chassis/body delivery & payment, and ensure order accuracy throughout the process
- Vehicle Preparation & Delivery: coordinate work orders, pre-delivery inspections, option inspections, invoicing, DMV title & license processing, and final delivery schedules to ensure vehicles are delivered accurately and timely
- Bids, Compliance & Documentation: oversee the completion and accuracy of MN school bus RFPs/bids and maintain knowledge of internal processes and key supplier contracts
- Issue Resolution & Financial Administration: partner with service department to resolve discrepancies and collect all applicable manufacturer rebates
- Sales & Marketing Support: maintain trade show displays and literature, assist with sued bus sales, and support additional business needs as assigned
Top Benefits or Perks:
As a team member at NC, you’ll enjoy:
As a team member at NC, you’ll enjoy:
- A path to ownership in the company through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Comprehensive benefits package, including health, vision and dental insurance and a Health Savings Account (HSA) option with a generous company contribution
- Employer paid long-term disability coverage
- Paid holidays and paid time off
- A collaborative environment where we believe that laughter and fun bond us together
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel and Word
- Excellent communication skills with customers and all levels of the organization
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to handle multiple tasks at once
- Team player
Required Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Preferred Experience:
- 2 years of customer service experience
- Experience in transportation or bussing industry
Working Conditions:
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Must be able to lift up to 25lbs at a time
- Standing, crouching, and kneeling frequently
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.
We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Salary : $23 - $28