Job Description

Why Valmont
 

We’re Here to Move the World Forward.

Valmont impacts millions of people around the world every day, yet they might not realize the many ways. Our technology is helping feed the growing population, supplying the world with more reliable energy and access to renewables, enhancing connectivity in remote and urban locations to create a sustainable future and so much more. Simply put, Valmont is advancing agricultural productivity and reimagining vital infrastructure to make life better.

Join a Fortune 1000 company that respects hard work, honors diversity and invests in our employees as we focus on creating the world of tomorrow, today. We are the modern workforce. Are you ready to move the world forward? Apply now.

A Brief Summary of This Position: This
This individual contributor role serves as the primary coordinator between Valmont and our OEMs/representatives and customers. Responsibilities include managing requests for quotations, processing orders, calculating accurate prices, maintaining management-directed margins, negotiating prices and delivery terms, and handling all quote and order-related issues.

Essential Functions:

• Reports to Project Administrator Supervisor; no direct or indirect reports

• Process and monitor quotes/orders, expedite as needed

  Maintain expertise in quote and order entry systems and procedural updates

• Ensure recommended margin levels on all quotations

• Provide solutions and alternatives for customer issues

• Establish reliable working relationships with regional teams, factories, and OEMs/representatives

• Re-price quotes/orders during changes or negotiations

• Resolve internal and external problems promptly

• Verify orders against quotes/contracts, enter and schedule orders, communicate progress to OEMs/representatives and customers

• Manage and communicate details for all assigned quotations, ensuring accuracy and timely follow-up

• Maintain customer master files to improve quotation/order turnaround time

• Implement company policies on warranty, quality, and shortage items

• Determine cost-effective solutions for field complaints; coordinate with Field Service Specialists

• Minimize exposure to field labor claims

Required Qualifications of Every Candidate:

• Preferred Bachelors in a relevant field or Associates Degree with 3+ years of experience or 5+ years of relevant quality experience

• Three years of experience in a customer service, sales, or telemarketing position

• A working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook 

• Available for 5% domestic travel

Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Construction Management, or related field

• Preferred knowledge in lighting, traffic, communications, or sign structure industries

• Preferred experience in a manufacturing environment or customer service in manufacturing

• Ability to analyze engineering details, project plans, and specifications

• Knowledge of products, material requirements, and efficient methods

Benefits

Valmont offers employees and their families a comprehensive Total Wellbeing benefit package to ensure their individual and family’s overall wellness needs are met. Some offerings are dependent upon the role, work schedule, or location and can include the following:

• Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision)

• 401k retirement plan with company match

• Paid time off

• Employer paid life insurance

• Employer paid short-term and long-term disability including maternity leave

• Work Life Support

• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year

• Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, mortgage services and more

Valmont does not discriminate against any employee or applicant in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

If you have a disability and require any assistance in filling out the application for employment email EEOCompliance@Valmont.com.