Overview LAB Midwest, the largest distributor of technical education learning systems in the USA, has created the new position of Sales Project Manager to support our existing sales team in managing complex business development projects and act as a resource to our field sales team in producing project proposals, quotes and sales project management for large projects. The right candidate for this role with thrive on working with and around cutting-edge technology. Name an emerging tech space and we are in it. Our product portfolio includes AI, Machine Learning, Drones, Autonomous Vehicles, Smart Sensors, Smart Devices, Mars Rovers, Precision Agriculture, 3D Design and Fabrication, Robotics and Advanced Automation and more. With input from our leadership and business development teams this individual will oversee key steps in our business development process from inception to customer order, moving projects rapidly from phase to phase and aggressively minimizing project downtime. They will oversee the business development process, including the production of executive summaries, custom presentations, PowerPoints, project layouts and lab simulations and utility checklists while keeping sales projects moving and on schedule. Personality Traits The ideal candidate for this position will: Share our Mission to Secure the American Dream for the Next Generation. Love to Win. Possess Relentless Drive and an Ownership Mentality. Like being held Accountable for the results of thier work. Exhibit Exceptional Organization and Project Management Skills. Communicate Proactively. Be Eternally Curious. Skills & Abilities •An aptitude for and working familiarization with AI tools. •Superior and highly professional written communication skills. Highly proficient with Microsoft 265, including Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook and Word. Familiarization with Microsoft Dynamics or similar CRM software is valued. Experience creating customer presentations, facility layouts, design concepts and project visualization. Familiarization with the education space a plus. Experience working with outside sales teams, distributors, manufacturers or strategic partners. Some people have a job, others have a career with a MISSION and are part of something bigger than themselves. If you value the latter and you possess the right attitudes and skills this is the perfect career move. Come join us in Securing the American Dream for the Next Generation!!

Pay:

$70,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Paid time off

Work Location:

In person