Project Sales Specialist

DeZURIK, Inc.; Saint Cloud (MN); On-site; USD 66,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Health Savings Account

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Volunteer time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

DeZURIK is seeking a Project Sales Specialist to drive municipal project success across North America. You’ll analyze opportunities, develop bid strategies, and collaborate with sales leaders to position DeZURIK for growth in critical infrastructure projects.

In this role you’ll conduct cost analyses, evaluate BOMs and pricing, maintain project records, and support negotiations to achieve monthly and annual sales goals, while guiding best practices for bidding.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• One or more years of experience in sales, engineering, project management, or a related business function.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to base recommendations on data.

Responsibilities

• Analyze project opportunities and develop competitive bid strategies.
• Perform project cost analysis and profitability assessments.
• Research BOMs, pricing, and market conditions to support decisions.
• Collaborate with sales representatives and leadership on positioning and pricing.
• Maintain project tracking systems, bid documentation, and records.
• Conduct win/loss analysis for continuous improvement.
• Support negotiations and contribute to monthly/annual sales goals.
• Provide guidance and training on bidding processes and best practices.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Financial data analysis

Sales strategy

Project management

Communication

Collaboration

Spreadsheets

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Are you a strategic thinker who enjoys solving complex business challenges, analyzing data, and influencing winning outcomes?

At DeZURIK, we’re looking for a Project Sales Specialist to play a key role in driving municipal project success across North America. In this position, you’ll combine financial analysis, project management, competitive market insight, and sales strategy to help position DeZURIK for growth in critical infrastructure projects. You’ll work closely with sales leaders, representatives, and customers to develop bidding strategies, evaluate project opportunities, and help secure business that supports clean water and essential municipal services.

What You’ll Do

• Analyze project opportunities and develop competitive bid strategies.
• Perform project cost analysis and profitability assessments.
• Research bills of materials (BOMs), pricing, and market conditions to support business decisions.
• Collaborate with sales representatives and sales leadership on project positioning and pricing tactics.
• Manage and maintain project tracking systems, bid documentation, and project records.
• Conduct win/loss analysis to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Support negotiations and contribute to achieving monthly and annual sales goals.
• Provide guidance and training on project bidding processes and best practices.

What We’re Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• One or more years of experience in sales, engineering, project management, or a related business function.

Preferred Skills

• A desire to learn, contribute, and grow within a high-performing team environment.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Confidence making recommendations based on financial and market data.
• Ability to balance multiple projects and deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
• Interest in sales strategy, project management, and business operations.
• Proficiency with spreadsheets and data analysis tools.

Why Join DeZURIK?

Join a company with nearly 100 years of engineering excellence. At DeZURIK, you’ll find more than a job. You’ll join a collaborative team committed to innovation, operational excellence, and continuous improvement. You’ll have the opportunity to influence strategic planning decisions while working alongside experienced professionals who value teamwork, accountability, and results.
DeZURIK offers a competitive base salary in the $66,296 to $82,870 range, based on experience and qualifications, along with annual bonus opportunities tied to performance.

• These include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as short- and long-term disability coverage.
• DeZURIK also provides a health savings account with company match, a retirement plan for employer contributions through Vanguard, and access to the Granite Assistance Fund for support when it’s needed most.
• We value time for rest and personal growth, offering generous paid time off, including volunteer time off and paid holidays.

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