ACCOUNT SPECIALIST

WEG; Washington, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation & holidays

Excellent medical, dental, and vision

401(k) with match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Life & disability insurance

Bonus program

Job summary

WEG, based in Washington, Missouri, is seeking an Account Specialist to provide solutions that meet customer needs and specifications. You will liaise between WEG and customers, reps and distributors on RFQs, coordinate pricing with Engineering, and support the Sales Team by addressing technical questions and ensuring high-quality service.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or equivalent, US work authorization, and a proven ability to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Business, Engineering, or similar.
• Ability to work within the WEG Code of Ethics & Values.
• Current US work authorization.
• Ability to meet demanding deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provides liaison between WEG and the Market (Customers, Reps and Distributors) for RFQs.
• Reviews customer specifications and coordinates with Engineering to develop pricing and forms for bids.
• Contacts distributors, reps and customers regularly for feedback.
• Answers troubleshooting / field questions to ensure high level of customer service.
• Assists Sales Team in resolving technical concerns of customers.

Skills

Sales & Marketing experience

Customer communication

Deadline oriented

Spanish understanding

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or Engineering or equivalent experience

Tools

SAP

Job description

Description

WEG: Our Company

Founded in 1961, WEG is recognized as one of the largest electric machine manufacturers in the world.

At WEG Transformers USA (WTU), we’re part of a global company with over 49,000 employees in 135+ countries, yet our roots run deep in Washington, Missouri. Our three (3) specialized factories in Heidemann Industrial Park design and build the transformers that power homes, schools, hospitals, and businesses across the region.

Through our partnership with Ameren Missouri, WTU has supplied key transformer units for Smart Energy Plan projects that are modernizing the grid and improving reliability for thousands of customers. One of our transformers now supports a new substation just south of Washington, helping deliver more reliable power to over 2,700 homes and businesses & expected to enhance service reliability for 14,000+ customers in Franklin County, Missouri.

WEG is committed to building quality products and providing efficient solutions. To achieve this goal, we strive for continuous investment in innovation and team work. Helping people reach their goals by living the values of the company is a passion shared by everyone at WEG.

At WEG, our Values stand as: Human Company, Team Work, Efficiency, Flexibility, Innovation and Leadership. As a Human Company, we value each individual contribution to our success, and we motivate people by means of integrity, ethics and constant support to personal development. WEG, also, supports Green Initiatives.

Job Summary

Role: Account Specialist

In this role, see yourself providing solutions to meet customer needs & specifications.

You will have responsibility for the following items:

• Provides liaison between WEG and the Market (Customers, Reps and Distributors) for any type of requests related to Request For Quotes (RFQs) covering our product scope of supply;
• Reviews customer specifications, then obtains necessary information from Engineering and other departments to develop pricing & form completion to compete in bidding processes;
• Contacts distributors, reps and customers regularly for feedback information;
• Answers troubleshooting / field questions to ensure high level of customer service;
• Assists Sales Team in resolving technical concerns of customers;

Benefits:

WEG offers competitive compensation, meaningful and exciting career options, as well as excellent benefits, including:

Paid Vacation & Holidays

• Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage starts on Day 1.
• 401(k) with Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Company paid life & disability insurance.
• Bonus Program

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Requirements

Basic:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a similar degree or equivalent experience
• Ability to work within the WEG Code of Ethics & Values. (WEG Code of Ethics, 4th Edition)
• Has current work authorization for employment in the United States.
• Ability to meet demanding deadlines;
• Has current work authorization for employment in the United States.
• Must complete: Job interview, pre-employment drug screen and background check.
• Resides or plans to reside within reasonable commuting distance--no relocation assistance available for this role.

Preferred:

• Familiarity with SAP;
• Two years of experience in Sales & Marketing;
• Engineering background
• Understand Spanish