Contract & Sales Operations Specialist

St. Louis-based 80+-year-old manufacturing company is seeking an enthusiastic Contract & Sales Operations Specialist to provide support to the company’s Sales Department.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

• Manage the entire bid process from start to finish, including document preparation, submission, and follow-up.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all bids, contract renewals, and other contract-related matters.
• Communicate with sales and marketing teams to gather required information and supporting documentation for bids and proposals.
• Serve as the company’s pricing expert by managing/maintaining all price sheets, sales order forms, CRM pricing, and related pricing documentation to ensure accuracy, consistency and compliance across the organization.
• Coordinate and complete vendor registrations and vendor portal requirements.
• Develop and document standard operating procedures for the sales department.
• Assist the sales team with inbound calls, emails and web communications.
• Prepare and provide accurate quotes and correspondence for customers as needed.
• Utilize Customer Relationship Management (CRM) platform as appropriate
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Exceptional verbal and written skills.
• Prior contract and bid experience required.
• Forward thinking, self-starter.
• Willingness to take on responsibility.
• A desire to work in a team environment.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Proficient experience in MS Outlook and MS Professional Office Suite.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud.
• Experience in CRM system preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in a business-related or technical field preferred.

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or status as an individual with a disability.

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a permanent basis. Our company participates in E-Verify.