Jr. Account Coordinator

BAMKO is currently seeking a Jr. Account Coordinator. This position will be responsible for project management, sales, coordinating, as well as travel (mainly within the Tri-state/New England, as well as some domestic and international travel).
 
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Manage assigned accounts
• Call prospective customers and establish buying cycles, customer needs, and create a customer supplier relationship
• Increase sales in respective accounts
• Prepare sales information for customers
• Manage deals through the various lifecycle stages from business needs, through design and delivery
• Establish and maintain customer relationships
• Establish buying influences, budgets, and purchasing criteria for assigned accounts
• Secure and place orders taking into consideration delivery dates and inventory levels for fulfillment
• Prepare quotes, contracts and RFP/RFI responses for potential customers
• Maintain all quote documentation with accurate pricing and configurations
• Maintain up-to-date awareness of company activities, industry trends & government regulations
• Assess costs and applying appropriate margins and mark ups
• Work with suppliers and vendors to create production schedules and execute shipping logistics
• Flexible hours-- must communicate with overseas offices during evening hours
• Other duties assigned
 
QUALIFICATION/REQUIREMENTS:
• Bachelor Degree
• 2+ years of experience in either product development, project coordinating or sales industry
• Basic sales skill
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrates effective negotiation and closing techniques
• Strong analysis and judgment skills
• Works well in a team environment
• Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Outlook)
• New York based and car is a plus
• Basic knowledge of high school math
• Strong attention to detail
• Impeccable customer service
• New York based and car is a plus
• Travel to NJ twice a week