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Learning Environment Project Specialist - Are you ready to make a difference?  

School Specialty is dedicated to changing education for the better. That means working closely with educators, sharing experience, and traveling into uncharted territories together. - Are you ready to join us on the journey?

We are looking for a highly motivated professional that wants to be part of a winning team. We give you the opportunity to work at a company where you can contribute, grow, and make your own path to success.   The rest is up to you.  

Summary of Primary Responsibilities

• Partners with sales resources(s) to build new school projects that meet the customer's quality, quantity, design, safety and functional expectations 
• Create furniture and equipment material and room lists using the designated quoting software 
• Partners with sales resource(s) to prepare budgets and pricing of specified projects for architect and designers, construction managers, and general contractors 
• Work with architects and designers/general contractors/construction managers and customers to provide color samples, binders, and literature in preparation of proper specification process 
• Supports sales resource(s) with product research, educational classroom lists, job registrations, product specifications and color selection process 
• Prepare bid packages and pricing to strategically respond to project and architectural opportunities 
• Prepare proper shop submittal packages and owner's manuals for architect and design group/construction manager/general contractor and customer 
• Aid in the creation of professional sales presentations geared towards the new school (project), and architectural community 
• Analyze opportunity to determine strategic advantage 
• Create consumable and furniture and equipment strategic quotes/proposals in designated quoting system 
• Understands product assortment and how the Company products meet opportunity requirements 
• Analyze opportunities through sales analysis and determine profitability expectations 
• Develops customer, vendor and product knowledge expertise 
• Develop and maintain solid working relationships with external rep groups and manufacturers
• Negotiate pricing with vendors, freight carriers, and installation partners 
• Support customers and partner with appropriate sales resource(s) in developing and processing quotes aligned with customer requirements and the company's pricing strategies and goals 
• Analyze competitor pricing and market trends 
• Maintain regular communication project/order management team as applicable to provide A+ service to external customers   
• Support and follow all company safety policies and procedures 
• Exercises care within work environment to prevent injuries 

We’re determined to positively impact the future, one child at a time.   If you share our passion, we need to talk.

Minimum Experience Requirements

• High School diploma or GED equivalent
• Computer proficiency is a must. 
• Advance Microsoft Excel skills required. 
• Experience in a bidding or quoting environment 

Change is part of our daily routine, which means you have the chance to leverage your creativity and imagination every day.  You’ll be encouraged to push the envelope, to lead through action, and to innovate regardless of your role.  We’re shooting for nothing short of greatness.   These aren’t just words, this is how we work.  Are you up for it?

Imagine what we could do together.

Core Competencies

Disclaimers

• The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
• School Specialty, Inc. is a Drug Free Workplace. All applicants are subject to a drug screen and background check as a condition of employment.
• EEO/AA including Vets and Disabled
• If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

All looks good except single quotes are still being replaced.

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