Sales Support Associate

This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For moreInformation, Please Seehttps://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/13769487**About Craftsmen Industries**Craftsmen Industries custom manufactures unique specialty trailers andvehicles and large format printed elements for experiential marketingand industrial solutions for brands across the industry spectrumincluding Boeing, PepsiCo, and Anheuser-Busch. We pride ourselves oncreating our products fully in-house from initial design and engineeringto fabrication and the finishing touches of graphics and paint.Our Craftsmen team includes one subsidiary, Schantz Manufacturing.Schantz focuses on custom manufacturing of concession trailers for thefair and festival industry.Guided by our values, we BUILD by helping bring ideas to life in adynamic and collaborative environment and we\'re looking for talentedindividuals to grow with us!What Do We Offer?** Competitive compensation. Career development opportunities. Benefits including but not limited to Medical, Dental and Vision. 401(k) Match and Much More!Position Title:** ***Sales Support Associate***Location:** St. Charles, MOPosition SummaryThe Sales Support Associate provides administrative, technical, andproject support to the Mobile Healthcare Sales Executive and the MobileHealthcare Division throughout the sales and proposal process. This rolehelps qualify opportunities, gather and organize customer requirements,develop preliminary vehicle layout concepts, prepare proposals andpresentations, conduct product and market research, and coordinate withinternal teams. The coordinator helps the Sales Executive managemultiple opportunities while ensuring proposals, designs, and supportingmaterials are accurate, organized, and professionally presented.Primary Responsibilities Promote and maintain a safe work environment by following companysafety policies, OSHA standards, and proper use of PPE. Support the Account Executive during customer discovery and designreview meetings, project planning discussions, and follow-upactivities. Assist with developing preliminary vehicle layouts and coordinatingdesign concepts with Creative, Engineering, and Estimating to ensurecustomer requirements are addressed. Research medical equipment, furnishings, fixtures, and vehiclecomponents to support project development and identify solutionsthat meet clinical, operational, and budget requirements. Assist with preparing and revising proposals based on customer RFPs,requirements, and specifications, ensuring the proposed solutionclearly addresses project objectives. Prepare customer presentations, sales materials, and othersupporting content. Maintain an organized library of vehicle layouts, renderings, designconcepts, proposal content, technical specifications, photographs,and other sales resources. Respond to selected inbound customer inquiries and manage smallersales opportunities, as assigned. Research and qualify new sales opportunities using lead-generationresources and other sources. Support special projects and perform other sales and projectcoordination duties as assigned. Serve as front desk backup to the receptionist, as needed.Required QualificationsAssociate degree, some college coursework, or relevantcertification/training required; relevant experience may be consideredin lieu of a degree.2+ years of experience in sales support, project coordination, proposaldevelopment, estimating, design coordination, or a related role.Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint, Word, Excel, andOutlook.Strong organizational, research, analytical, and project coordinationskills.Ability to understand customer needs and transl ate them into clearproposals, presentations, layouts, and supporting documentation.Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to workeffectively with customers and cross-functional teams.Ability to interpret basic drawings, layouts, specifications, andtechnical documentation.Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple projects,priorities, and deadlines.Demonstrated problem-solving skills and the ability to research andevaluate products, equipment, and technical solutions.Willingness and ability to learn medical equipment, clinical workflows,and mobile healthcare applications.Highly organized, proactive, dependable, and able to follow through oncommitments.Ability to travel occasionally for customer meetings, trade shows, sitevisits, and other business needs. Valid state driver\'s license and a clean driving record. Demonstrate safe driving practices while driving company vehicles orwhen driving your personal vehicle on behalf of the company.Must demonstrate a consistent and stable wor