Administrative Associate, Deal Desk

Global Industrial

For over 70 years Global Industrial has been an industry leader providing private label and brand name industrial equipment and supplies to businesses throughout North America.

We carry over 1.7M industrial, material handling and business products that are sold through our website, corporate sales people and full color catalogs. We are constantly increasing our product offerings to meet the diverse and changing needs of our customers. Our customers include small to large corporations, institutions and government agencies as well as consumers.

Key Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities
•    Handles stock to drop feature quotes that are assigned.
•    Handles all category tickets that are assigned
•    Analyzes current market (Global and industry) to determine the best technique for negotiation.
•    Develops and maintains vendor relationships in coordination with product management and purchasing.
•    Cross references 400 line items per month for competitive bids.
•    Answer product inquiries and provides the best solution for the customer's application.
•    Recommend best price and price discount to quote.
•    Serve as an intermediary between the sales force and our suppliers and manufacturers.
•    Provide resolutions to product related questions for our sales staff.
•    Communicate with product managers and vendors to source special products and pricing quotes.
•    Be a technical expert on assigned product line(s) to provide accurate and rapid assistance.
•    Work as part of a collaborative team.
•    Attends training seminars to maintain a strong knowledge base on the products they support.
•    Analyzing and processing request for quotes from our sales force.
 

Competencies and skills

•    Strong analytical and problem solving skills
•    Manage multiple priorities and activities concurrently.
•    Excellent PC skills required in MS Word, Excel, Explorer and Outlook. Pivot table experience preferred.
•    Outstanding oral and written communication skills
 

EEO/AA Statement

Global Industrial, a Systemax Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.