Border States
Be part of a growing, successful company in an exciting and challenging field. Border States is 100% employee-owned, which means you're empowered to make decisions, find solutions and receive rewards for your hard work.
This position will be located in: Saint Cloud, MN or Maple Grove, MN, or Willmar, MN
Please note that the position may be filled before or after the listed application deadline. Applications will only be accepted while the posting remains active.
Job Summary Provides project management skills for managing contractor projects. 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. Actively participates in coordinating, analyzing, and acting upon information and feedback of customer needs, pricing, products, competition, and procedures. Obtains orders and provides order entry, expediting, pricing, follow-up, and other value-added services, as required.
Responsibilities Essential Functions
Works closely with Account Managers, Business Development Managers, Regional Managers and sales staff to provide project management for the assigned projects to meet and exceed sales and gross profit objectives.
Projects may deal with substations, power transmission, wind and solar energy, data Telco, HV industrial, commercial or residential construction and industrial
Manages the flow of material from the planning phase to the completion of each assigned project.
Ensures quality customer support, through expediting, pricing, follow-up, returns, and other services, as required.
Provides customers with timely follow-up on technical inquiries and requests.
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.
Completes project group job form with customer information for each project handled.
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.
Provides assistance in purchasing functions, product evaluations, inventory management, pricing development, and other related services.
After bid date, follows 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.
Obtains orders and provides order entry, expediting, pricing, follow-up, and other value-added services, as required.
Coordinates with the Customer Financial Services staff to resolve customer-billing problems resulting from errors in the quotations process, pricing, shipping, deliver or other customer service/credit areas.
Non-essential Functions
May develop quotations for customers within the company profit objectives and guidelines.
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 assist with negotiating with vendors for best pricing and best delivery of products to customers and/or jobsites
May be required to consult with engineers and developers on given projects.
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 perform material takeoff of bids that could include products such as wire and cable, transformers, splices, terminations, switchgear, apparatus and specialty equipment.
Provides customers with timely follow-up on technical inquiries and requests.
May develop quotations and request bid/performance bonds for customers within company profit objectives and guidelines.
Contacts vendors for pricing, as needed.
Attends training programs and trade shows.
Other duties as assigned by supervisor or other designate.
Qualifications
Business or trade degree preferred or the equivalent in work experience.
3 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.
Strong working knowledge of PC for Windows, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and PowerPoint), internet, email, and SAP software preferred.
Skills and Abilities
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 are preferred with the ability to effectively plan and organize and work well on a team.
Excellent customer service skills include being competent, accurate, responsive and engaged.
Physical Requirements Lift and carry requirements (weight and frequency):
Occasionally 0 - 33% Frequently 34 - 66% Continuously: 67 - 100%
Lift from Floor to Waist:
10 to 25 lbs. - Frequently
26 to 50 lbs. - Occasionally
51 to 75 lbs. - Not at all
76 to 100 lbs. - Not at all
101 + lbs. - Not at all
Above Waist Lift:
10 to 25 lbs. - Not at all
26 to 50 lbs. - Not at all
51 to 75 lbs. - Not at all
76 to 100 lbs. - Not at all
101+ lbs. - Not at all
Unilateral Carry:
10 to 25 lbs. - Occasionally
26 to 50 lbs. - Not at all
51 to 75 lbs. - Not at all
76 to 100 lbs. - Not at all
101+ lbs. - Not at all
Bilateral Carry:
10 to 25 lbs. - Occasionally
26 to 50 lbs. - Occasionally
51 to 75 lbs. - Occasionally
76 to 100 lbs. - Not at all
101+ lbs. - Not at all
Physical Activity Frequency at which you would do the following in a typical day:
Sitting
(a continuous period of being seated) -
Occasionally
Standing
(for sustained periods of time) -
Frequently
Walking
(moving about on foot to accomplish tasks) -
Continuously
Bending/Stooping
(downward and forward) -
Not at all
Crawling
(moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet) -
Not at all
Climbing/Walking Stairs
(ascending or descending) -
Occasionally
Reaching
(extending arms in any direction) -
Occasionally
Crouching/Squatting
(bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine) -
Occasionally
Kneeling
(bending legs at knee to come to rest on knee(s)) -
Occasionally
Balancing
(maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling) -
Frequently
Repetitive Motion
(substantial movement (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers) -
Occasionally
Trunk Rotation
(movement in any direction, whether standing or sitting, with at least one foot stationary and in contact with the floor) -
Occasionally
Pushing/Pulling
(using upper extremities to press against or draw or tug) -
Occasionally
Handling
(applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm) -
Frequently
Fingering
(picking, pinching, typing; working primarily with fingers and not whole hand) -
Continuously
Talking
(expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word) -
Occasionally
Driving
(the control and operation of a fork lift) -
Occasionally
Desk Work
(tasks generally performed at a desk, including use of a computer, printer, fax machine, telephone and other office equipment) -
Continually
Use of tools
(safely operate equipment needed for receiving, conveying, stocking, packaging and shipping parts) -
Frequently
Hearing
(perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels) -
Continuously
Exposure
(to adverse weather & temperature conditions) -
Occasionally
Travel
(travel needed to perform job duties) -
Not at all
Additional Information This job description is a summary of the job duties and responsibilities and is not intended to cover all possible job duties and is subject to change at the employer's discretion. Employees must be able to perform the essential job duties and satisfy job requirements either with or without a reasonable accommodation. The pay range for this position is $60,000 per year to $85,000 per year, depending on experience.
Our History Border States is a leader in the electrical supply distribution industry with approximately 130 locations in 31 states. Our employee-owners are second to none in delivering top-notch customer service and in demonstrating extra-ordinary people skills. We are one of the largest independent electrical distributors in the United States providing products and services to the construction, industrial and utility industries. Border States has a competitive benefit package and is a 100 percent employee-owned company. Employee-ownership is a significant part of our culture and our success stems from the dedication of our employee-owners. We practice open-book management and our employee-owners are empowered with clearly defined levels of authority to be innovative and decisive, allowing us to respond quickly to the needs of customers. Employee-owners understand their roles in the success of the company and care about customers' needs, which drives our focus on adding value to everything we do. We recognize that not all customers are the same and each has specific requirements. Our employee-owners understand these diverse needs and have the commitment, resourcefulness and flexibility to outperform all others.
Values As a Border States employee-owner, you're responsible for living our mission, service philosophy and service standards.
Our Purpose We believe unstoppable businesses shouldn't go it alone. We are owners - of relationships, of outcomes, of every moment these unstoppable businesses need to deliver.
Service Philosophy We earn customer loyalty and confidence by caring about their needs and adding value to everything we do.
Service Standards Border States employee-owners are competent, accurate, responsive, and engaged.
Your career Join an experienced team at one of the largest electrical distributors in the United States. What are you waiting for?
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!
Border States provides bonuses to their employee-owners upon the achievement of branch and company goals.
Equal Opportunity For All It's not just the law. It's something we've believed in since our founding. We value the diversity of all of our employee-owners and will always be an equal opportunity employer.
Drug Free/Smoke Free workplace Employment may be contingent on the offered candidate successfully passing one or more of the following pre-employment screenings:
Criminal background check (required for all positions)
Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check (required for positions involving driving)
Drug testing
The MVR check and drug testing vary by role and will be communicated to the offered candidate during the onboarding process and as applicable.
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This position will be located in: Saint Cloud, MN or Maple Grove, MN, or Willmar, MN
Please note that the position may be filled before or after the listed application deadline. Applications will only be accepted while the posting remains active.
Job Summary Provides project management skills for managing contractor projects. 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. Actively participates in coordinating, analyzing, and acting upon information and feedback of customer needs, pricing, products, competition, and procedures. Obtains orders and provides order entry, expediting, pricing, follow-up, and other value-added services, as required.
Responsibilities Essential Functions
Works closely with Account Managers, Business Development Managers, Regional Managers and sales staff to provide project management for the assigned projects to meet and exceed sales and gross profit objectives.
Projects may deal with substations, power transmission, wind and solar energy, data Telco, HV industrial, commercial or residential construction and industrial
Manages the flow of material from the planning phase to the completion of each assigned project.
Ensures quality customer support, through expediting, pricing, follow-up, returns, and other services, as required.
Provides customers with timely follow-up on technical inquiries and requests.
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.
Completes project group job form with customer information for each project handled.
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.
Provides assistance in purchasing functions, product evaluations, inventory management, pricing development, and other related services.
After bid date, follows 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.
Obtains orders and provides order entry, expediting, pricing, follow-up, and other value-added services, as required.
Coordinates with the Customer Financial Services staff to resolve customer-billing problems resulting from errors in the quotations process, pricing, shipping, deliver or other customer service/credit areas.
Non-essential Functions
May develop quotations for customers within the company profit objectives and guidelines.
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 assist with negotiating with vendors for best pricing and best delivery of products to customers and/or jobsites
May be required to consult with engineers and developers on given projects.
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 perform material takeoff of bids that could include products such as wire and cable, transformers, splices, terminations, switchgear, apparatus and specialty equipment.
Provides customers with timely follow-up on technical inquiries and requests.
May develop quotations and request bid/performance bonds for customers within company profit objectives and guidelines.
Contacts vendors for pricing, as needed.
Attends training programs and trade shows.
Other duties as assigned by supervisor or other designate.
Qualifications
Business or trade degree preferred or the equivalent in work experience.
3 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.
Strong working knowledge of PC for Windows, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and PowerPoint), internet, email, and SAP software preferred.
Skills and Abilities
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 are preferred with the ability to effectively plan and organize and work well on a team.
Excellent customer service skills include being competent, accurate, responsive and engaged.
Physical Requirements Lift and carry requirements (weight and frequency):
Occasionally 0 - 33% Frequently 34 - 66% Continuously: 67 - 100%
Lift from Floor to Waist:
10 to 25 lbs. - Frequently
26 to 50 lbs. - Occasionally
51 to 75 lbs. - Not at all
76 to 100 lbs. - Not at all
101 + lbs. - Not at all
Above Waist Lift:
10 to 25 lbs. - Not at all
26 to 50 lbs. - Not at all
51 to 75 lbs. - Not at all
76 to 100 lbs. - Not at all
101+ lbs. - Not at all
Unilateral Carry:
10 to 25 lbs. - Occasionally
26 to 50 lbs. - Not at all
51 to 75 lbs. - Not at all
76 to 100 lbs. - Not at all
101+ lbs. - Not at all
Bilateral Carry:
10 to 25 lbs. - Occasionally
26 to 50 lbs. - Occasionally
51 to 75 lbs. - Occasionally
76 to 100 lbs. - Not at all
101+ lbs. - Not at all
Physical Activity Frequency at which you would do the following in a typical day:
Sitting
(a continuous period of being seated) -
Occasionally
Standing
(for sustained periods of time) -
Frequently
Walking
(moving about on foot to accomplish tasks) -
Continuously
Bending/Stooping
(downward and forward) -
Not at all
Crawling
(moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet) -
Not at all
Climbing/Walking Stairs
(ascending or descending) -
Occasionally
Reaching
(extending arms in any direction) -
Occasionally
Crouching/Squatting
(bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine) -
Occasionally
Kneeling
(bending legs at knee to come to rest on knee(s)) -
Occasionally
Balancing
(maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling) -
Frequently
Repetitive Motion
(substantial movement (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers) -
Occasionally
Trunk Rotation
(movement in any direction, whether standing or sitting, with at least one foot stationary and in contact with the floor) -
Occasionally
Pushing/Pulling
(using upper extremities to press against or draw or tug) -
Occasionally
Handling
(applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm) -
Frequently
Fingering
(picking, pinching, typing; working primarily with fingers and not whole hand) -
Continuously
Talking
(expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word) -
Occasionally
Driving
(the control and operation of a fork lift) -
Occasionally
Desk Work
(tasks generally performed at a desk, including use of a computer, printer, fax machine, telephone and other office equipment) -
Continually
Use of tools
(safely operate equipment needed for receiving, conveying, stocking, packaging and shipping parts) -
Frequently
Hearing
(perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels) -
Continuously
Exposure
(to adverse weather & temperature conditions) -
Occasionally
Travel
(travel needed to perform job duties) -
Not at all
Additional Information This job description is a summary of the job duties and responsibilities and is not intended to cover all possible job duties and is subject to change at the employer's discretion. Employees must be able to perform the essential job duties and satisfy job requirements either with or without a reasonable accommodation. The pay range for this position is $60,000 per year to $85,000 per year, depending on experience.
Our History Border States is a leader in the electrical supply distribution industry with approximately 130 locations in 31 states. Our employee-owners are second to none in delivering top-notch customer service and in demonstrating extra-ordinary people skills. We are one of the largest independent electrical distributors in the United States providing products and services to the construction, industrial and utility industries. Border States has a competitive benefit package and is a 100 percent employee-owned company. Employee-ownership is a significant part of our culture and our success stems from the dedication of our employee-owners. We practice open-book management and our employee-owners are empowered with clearly defined levels of authority to be innovative and decisive, allowing us to respond quickly to the needs of customers. Employee-owners understand their roles in the success of the company and care about customers' needs, which drives our focus on adding value to everything we do. We recognize that not all customers are the same and each has specific requirements. Our employee-owners understand these diverse needs and have the commitment, resourcefulness and flexibility to outperform all others.
Values As a Border States employee-owner, you're responsible for living our mission, service philosophy and service standards.
Our Purpose We believe unstoppable businesses shouldn't go it alone. We are owners - of relationships, of outcomes, of every moment these unstoppable businesses need to deliver.
Service Philosophy We earn customer loyalty and confidence by caring about their needs and adding value to everything we do.
Service Standards Border States employee-owners are competent, accurate, responsive, and engaged.
Your career Join an experienced team at one of the largest electrical distributors in the United States. What are you waiting for?
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!
Border States provides bonuses to their employee-owners upon the achievement of branch and company goals.
Equal Opportunity For All It's not just the law. It's something we've believed in since our founding. We value the diversity of all of our employee-owners and will always be an equal opportunity employer.
Drug Free/Smoke Free workplace Employment may be contingent on the offered candidate successfully passing one or more of the following pre-employment screenings:
Criminal background check (required for all positions)
Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check (required for positions involving driving)
Drug testing
The MVR check and drug testing vary by role and will be communicated to the offered candidate during the onboarding process and as applicable.
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