Switchgear Project Assistant

About The Kendall Group

The Kendall Group is comprised of eight divisions with 75+ locations in ten states. Combined, we serve the Electrical, Automation, Pipe, Valve, and Fitting products, Steam, Lighting, Industrial Controls, and Instrumentation Industries. The Kendall Group is a 100% employee-owned company. Kendall offers a great opportunity for a rewarding career.

Why The Kendall Group?

Our employee ownership model is the core of who we are. You will not only own part of the company, but you will own your future. At Kendall, you'll have opportunities to learn and grow while being coached and mentored along the way. We're that company where people stay! We're proud to say more than 60% of our associates have more than 5 years of tenure, and more than 40% have greater than 10 years. At Kendall, you will be valued and supported, your ideas will be heard, your voice will matter, and you'll work alongside incredible people who care about your success.

Exciting work you will do:

The essential duties and responsibilities of the Switchgear Project Assistant will consist of, but are not limited to, the following:

• Enter and coordinate customer bid requests
• Assist in preparing competitive quotations for small to mid-sized projects; submit RFQs to appropriate vendors
• Prepare electronic job folders in business systems
• Order entry
• Generate RGAs
• Expedite and track shipments
• Prepare billing reconciliations; assist in resolving disputes
• Communicate effectively with customers and vendors
• Assist with carrier claims
• Follow up with vendors on case requests
• Follow through on all outstanding items with customers and vendors
• Other duties as assigned

Competencies you possess:

• Customer Focus
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Results, Action Oriented
• Displaying Technical Expertise
• Accountability and responsibility

• Experience: Entry Level
• Education: High School Diploma or GED
• Analytics/Computer Skills: Proficient with Microsoft Office products (e.g. Word, Excel, etc)
• Organization Skills: Strong organizational skills; ability to multi-task; ability to work with limited supervision
• Cross-functional skills: Ability to work well in a team environment
• Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Physical, Mental and Visual Skills:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonableaccommodationsmay be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions.
  • Ability to see, talk and hear
  • Ability to sit for 8 hours a day

• Physical Environment: Normal office environment

Skills we prefer but don't require:

• Experience: Previous sales support experience; previous project management experience; previous Eclipse experience

The Kendall Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, military status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.