Sales Support Specialist

JOB SUMMARY:  Join our Houton team as a Sales Support Specialist, supporting outside sales with proposals, technical reporting, and project scope development. This role offers hands-on exposure to full-cycle sales and is a stepping stone to outside sales for ambitious candidates with strong technical and communication skills.   WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION: In this position, you will get to: Facilitate the RFQ and order entry process in conjunction with outside sales.   Coordinate with sales to manage CRM and ensure accurate tracking of projects as they develop.  Assist outside sales in developing comprehensive proposals to secure turn-key projects.  Attend joint sales calls and provide assistance in defining and assessing the scope of work.  Help develop a winning strategy for estimates.  Interface with internal departments to gather required information to support the defined strategy.  Participate and perform a key role in kick-off meetings with the project execution team to ensure seamless transition of the proposed scope of work.  Communicate with clients as needed to gather outstanding information on projects during the pre-bid, RFQ, and execution process.  Coordinate with engineering, project management, and construction during projects on behalf of the Sales team.  Become proficient with SAP to support product orders with inside sales.     You have:  Bachelor's degree in a technical field (i.e. engineering, industrial distribution, construction) or business, preferred Previous experience with industrial sales is preferred Strong communication skills (written and verbal), ability to work independently and in a team environment, and a strong work ethic