Sales Assistant

Who We Are:

Thank you for your interest in Mueller Water Products, Inc.  

For more than 165 years, Mueller Water Products, Inc. has been building the future of water infrastructure. From lifesaving fire protection to data intelligence, we are committed to developing products and solutions that help cities and utilities deliver clean, safe drinking water to hundreds of millions of people across North America.   

Our purpose is to connect communities to water, life’s most essential resource, with exceptional, people solutions and products. Behind that purpose is a dedicated team, united by our shared values of respect, integrity, trust, inclusion and safety. With a vision to be the leader in water infrastructure solutions—solving challenges, enriching lives and safeguarding the future—we are making a positive impact that will last for generations.   

By joining Mueller, you become part of a dynamic team dedicated to excellence and innovation, working collaboratively to achieve meaningful results. We champion our people because when they succeed, our communities thrive. We invite you to learn more about career opportunities with us and consider submitting your application.  

Sales Assistant

Sales Assistant- CX Team Specialty Valve

Would you like to be part of a company involved in the transmission of clean drinking water for more than 150 years?  Mueller, the nation's leading manufacturer of flow control devices for the water and gas distribution industries, has an immediate opening for a Sales Assistant.  Mueller’s manufacturing commitment ensures one of the world’s most precious resources, clean drinking water, reaches millions of people on a daily basis.  Come be a part of something that sustains and enriches the lives of every human being. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Order Processing: accurately process sales orders and transactions, ensuring the correct pricing, product specifications, and delivery details are recorded.  Coordinate with other departments to ensure timely order fulfillment.
• Sales Reporting: Assist in compiling and analyzing sales data and trends, providing reports to the sales manager or team to facilitate decision making and improve sales strategies.
• Process debits/credits:  process debits and credits for tax issues as well as pricing discrepancies.
• Coordinate with customers and other departments on executing and capturing data for customer surveys.

Required Skills:

• Additional skills include strong organization skills, sense of urgency, can learn on the fly, customer focused, timely decision making, self-motivated, team player and ability to multitask.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat
• Self-motivated, works independently.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Organizational and time management skills with the ability to handle multiple projects at one time.
• Attention to detail required to identify discrepancies with strong research skills to locate documents to match final findings.
• Ability to interpret specifications, build documents based on specification requirements and respond to resubmittal comments.
• Manage /update backlogs/ determine project priorities.
• Maintain and build collections of commonly used/requested documents.

Desired Qualifications:

• Work experience with Salesforce and Oracle JD Edwards Enterprise One (JDE E1)
• Work experience in a manufacturing environment a plus
• Ability to determine and act on internal and external customer needs

Primary work hours will be Monday through Friday.  Work hours will vary based on customer requirements.  This position is non-exempt and does qualify for overtime pay. 

To learn more about our Company go to http://www.muellercompany.com/.  Individuals interested in this position should apply through the Mueller Water Products’ Career Portal. (Mueller Water Products Career Portal)  Resumes mailed, faxed, or dropped off will not be reviewed. Mueller will contact desired applicants to proceed in the hiring process.  No recruiter contacts please. 

Mueller Water Products, Inc., as well as its subsidiaries, are equal employment employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, and/or expression), age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In keeping with its obligations under applicable federal, state, and local law, Mueller will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application or interview process, please contact a member of the Human Resources Department. 

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