Kennedy Valve Company · 2 weeks ago
Kennedy Valve-Inside Sales Coordinator Trainee
Elmira, NY
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$48K/yr - $60K/yrKennedy Valve Company is a long-standing community partner in Elmira, New York, specializing in waterworks and fire protection products. The Inside Sales Coordinator Trainee will assist in sales, marketing, and account management, transitioning into an assigned sales territory while supporting marketing efforts and ensuring document accuracy.
IndustrialIndustrial ManufacturingManufacturing
Responsibilities
Process Purchase Orders
Process Return Material Authorizations
Perform general customer service duties within the department respond to emails, answer phones, communicate issues to manager
Assist with periodic review and updates of website content
Support the organization and revision of submittals, brochures, product data sheets, and related materials
Coordinate between Marketing and Engineering to ensure accurate, current customer-facing documents and remove obsolete versions
Provide feedback from customers and reps to help improve marketing and technical collateral
Qualification
Required
Minimum High School Diploma required
Strong computer skills with working knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Attention to detail and accuracy in handling customer and product information
Ability to read and interpret basic engineering drawings, specifications, and technical data sheets
Familiarity with digital document management and revision control
General understanding of website content structure and ability to identify outdated or inconsistent information
Comfort with PDF review/editing tools (e.g., Adobe Acrobat) and shared digital platforms such as SharePoint or Teams
Preferred
Associates Degree preferred (Business, Marketing, Engineering Technology, Communications, or related field)
Related clerical or customer service experience preferred
Exceptional phone and communication skills
Ability to work effectively and build relationships across Sales, Marketing, Engineering, and Customer Service
Projects a consistent, reliable presence that inspires calm and confidence in team members and customers
Ability to drive and deliver on time while working semi-autonomously
Strong organizational skills to coordinate multi-department document reviews and updates
Keen attention to branding, formatting, and consistency in customer-facing materials
Ability to translate customer feedback into actionable input for marketing content improvements
Benefits
Prorated vacation for the first year of employment.
12 Paid Holidays and Paid Sick Leave
Retirement: 401(k) & Roth IRA – 100% match on first 2% of employee contribution, 50% match on next 2%
Educational Reimbursement after one year of service
Employer-paid life insurance with the option to supplement
Comprehensive Medical, Vision, and Dental plan options
Company
Kennedy Valve Company
Located in Elmira, New York, Kennedy Valve is a world class manufacturer of fire protection, water distribution, water and wastewater treatment material.
Founded in 1877
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase