R.W. Mercer, Co. is a family-owned construction and service company headquartered in Jackson, Michigan. We have seven locations – six in Michigan and one in Indiana.  Our company operates in three distinct areas: petroleum construction, petroleum service, and general contracting. We strive for unparalleled trust, performance, and pride with our commitment to our customers, employees, and suppliers. Our motto, Making Tracks, symbolizes our journey of our past, where we are going, and how we will get there. Through talent, growth, and execution, we will continue Making Tracks throughout the communities we service.

The Inside Sales Assistant's primary responsibility is to assist the Petroleum Salesmen with planning and carrying out of all administrative activities on assigned accounts.  This role also coordinates contract paperwork with the corporate office and is the point of contact for customer service-related concerns.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with Salesmen to gather all the information necessary for project planning including completed project checklists, photos and drawings with dimensions, and completed scopes of work.
• Assist Salesmen with preparing customer proposals.
• Work with Salesmen and Project Managers to ensure that all major equipment and subcontractors are identified.
• Ensure the contract, scope of work, drawings, pictures and all back up information for each project is scanned and electronically filed.
• Assist Salesmen and Projects Managers in obtaining permitting and bond cost for projects.
• Attend preconstruction meetings with Salesmen and Project Managers when necessary to review the scopes of work, material lists, bids, permitting, inspections, on site specifics, scheduling and project duration.
• Ensure that any changes in proposal are reviewed by the Project Manager to obtain a new material list and estimate.
• Work with Salesmen to ensure change orders are completed and signed prior to the onset of work.
• Work directly with the Salesmen and Project Managers to address any scheduling or job issues through the completion of the project.
• Take part in weekly construction scheduling meetings with Salesmen and Project Mangers.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Attention to detail on all paperwork
• Strong organizational skills
• Dependable
• Work well with others
• Adaptable
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Self-motivated
• Goal Driven
• High School Degree or Equivalent Required
• College Degree Preferred
• Experience with Microsoft Office (specifically Word & Excel)

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

R.W. Mercer Co. provides a competitive compensation package based on experience.  Employee benefits include, but are not limited to:

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Company paid life insurance
• Accident and disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(K) with Company match
• Compensation and PTO will be outlined in the offer letter
• This position is an in office position at our Saginaw Branch.
  • Office Hours are Monday-Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm.