Border States · 5 hours ago
Project Account Manager
Fargo, ND
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$64K/yr - $96K/yr
2+ years expBorder States is a leader in the electrical supply distribution industry, and they are seeking a Project Account Manager to oversee project management for the Grid Solutions Group. The role involves managing the flow of materials, maintaining project schedules, and ensuring customer needs are met throughout the project lifecycle.
CommercialElectronicsIndustrialLogisticsManufacturingSupply Chain ManagementWholesale
Responsibilities
Works closely with Border States’ Business Development Managers, Regional Managers, and sales staff to provide product management for the assigned projects in order to meet and exceed sales and gross profit objectives
Projects may deal with substations, power transmission, wind and solar energy, battery energy storage, data center, Telco, or HV industrial
Manages the flow of material from the planning phase to the completion of each assigned project
Maintains the schedule of jobs being handled, maintains accurate database on current projects, and assures required specifications are met for all jobs in progress
Maintains a high level of teamwork and communication in ensuring a balanced workload within the team
Consistently provides responsive, quality service to our customers
Actively participates in coordinating, analyzing, and acting upon information and feedback of customer needs, pricing, products, competition, and procedures
After bid date, responsible for following-up on quotations to clarify product specifications, assure outstanding issues are resolved, and develop schedules that will meet customer’s required deadlines
Responsible for the completion of each assigned project
Provides customers with timely follow-up on technical inquiries and requests
May perform material takeoff of bids that could include products such as wire and cable, transformers, splices, terminations, switchgear, apparatus and specialty equipment
May develop quotations for customers within the company profit objectives and guidelines
May assist with negotiating with vendors for best pricing and best delivery of products to customers and/or jobsites
Works with the legal department with contract review and identifies areas of risk as necessary
Completes project group job form with customer information for each project handled
Responsibilities may include overseeing all or some of the following; product application and support, estimating, procurement, material management, staging, kitting, storage, job site delivery, back hauling and project close out
May be responsible for calls on customer accounts and actively seek to develop new accounts to secure orders and generate sales of products and services
May be required to consult with engineers and developers on given projects. Provides customers with timely follow-up on technical inquiries and requests
Provides assistance in purchasing functions, product evaluations, inventory management, pricing development, and other related services
Contacts vendors for pricing, as needed
Attends training programs, as required. May assist with trade shows, as needed
Qualification
Required
Ability to read, write, and speak in English
Technical ability to understand electrical systems and product applications with prior electrical distribution experience
Technical ability to read specifications and drawings
Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication, reading, and customer service skills
Ability to effectively plan, organize, and work well on a team
Excellent customer service skills include being competent, accurate, responsive, and engaged
Preferred
Business or trade degree preferred or the equivalent in work experience
2 years of prior customer service, quotation, or sales experience with strong knowledge of electrical products and utility systems preferred
Comprehensive knowledge of product lines and applications, alternate product substitutes, and supplier pricing policies preferred
Prefer strong working knowledge of PC for Windows, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and PowerPoint), internet, email, and SAP software
Technical ability to understand electrical systems and product applications with prior electrical distribution experience preferred
Technical ability to read specifications and drawings highly preferred
Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication, reading, and customer service skills preferred
Benefits
Health, Dental and Vision Benefits
Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity
FSA & HSA
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Disability Benefits
401(k) Retirement Plan
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Holidays
Paid Volunteer Time
Personal Leave time and more!
Company
Border States
Border States to serve the electric utility industry, we’ve grown into a product and supply chain powerhouse.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
David White
CEO and Board Chair, Border States
Jeremy Welsand
Chief Financial Officer
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