Project Coordinator

Mankiewicz celebrated its 125th anniversary in 2020. Our long-established company has been producing and selling high-quality industrial coatings since 1895 and is now one of the most successful globally-active coatings companies. Today, our team consists of over 1,400 employees working at 17 locations worldwide that are driven by the desire to combine innovative technologies, customize products and create efficient painting processes.

From small manufacturers to large global corporations, Mankiewicz is at ease in the automotive, aviation and general industry markets. Countless projects and challenges have shaped the company and its product portfolio into what it is today. Mankiewicz paint flew to the moon on a camera lens in 1969. A Hollywood mission brought Mankiewicz to the big screen in the 1990s. In "GoldenEye," the interior of James Bond’s BMW Z3 was painted with Mankiewicz paint - not shaken, but well stirred by the Mankiewicz experts.

Come join the Mankiewicz team!

Responsibilities of the Position:

• Coordinate all internal resources and process steps regarding sales projects with the goal to successfully complete or establish those.
• Track project progress and proactively communicate necessary actions.
• Strengthen and optimize existing customer relationships and projects by ensuring a steady communication flow and observing customer needs as well as account parameters.
• Support marketing activities such as customer events, presentations or trade show participation.
• Monitor and maintain internal databases (customer database, reference list, sample database, literature inventory, etc.).
• Conduct presentations, product reviews and related information to multiple types or levels of customers.

Requirements for the Position

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field preferred.
• Experience with project management practices and tools to create, manage, and track project performance and cost preferred.
• Demonstrated experience tracking a team or project and being responsible for supporting simultaneous, high-value projects.
• Ability to work independently and coordinate project activities.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with senior-level management and customers.
• Prior experience with SAP preferred.
• Experience working with business to business customer support.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast paced work environment.
• Performs well under pressure.
• Possess a problem-solving attitude.
• Communicate effectively in a professional, tactful and courteous manner with employees, management, and customers.
• Strong sense of ambition, self-motivation and self-discipline.
• Exceptional prioritization, organization, and time management skills with strong attention to detail required.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.

Pre-Employment Screenings
If an offer is made, applicant will be required to complete a pre-employment drug screening and background check.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Mankiewicz Coatings is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable laws, we prohibit discrimination against any applicant or employee based on any legally-recognized basis, including, but not limited to: race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift

Work Location: In person