Project Coordinator

Project Coordinator - Industrial Machinery (Sales Track) ?? Elgin, IL | On-Site | Direct Hire | $60,000 - $75,000About the OpportunityA growing, family-oriented industrial machinery company in Elgin, IL is looking for a motivated Project Coordinator to join their Sales and Service team. This is a ground-floor opportunity at a tight-knit OEM manufacturer with a clear path into a high-earning technical sales role within 2-3 years. The company is owned by a visionary entrepreneur who operates multiple OEM businesses and is actively investing in building out their team.If you are organized, customer-focused, eager to learn complex industrial products, and have your eye on a long-term career in technical sales "” this role was built for you.What You'll Be DoingServing as a primary customer contact throughout the full project lifecycle from order entry through installation and acceptanceCoordinating schedules, deliverables, and timelines across Sales, Service, Engineering, and Operations teamsMaintaining accurate project documentation and keeping all parties aligned on status and next stepsAssisting with scheduling installations, service visits, and customer meetingsTroubleshooting and escalating customer issues in collaboration with technical and service teamsTracking service issues and ensuring timely follow-up and resolutionTraveling to customer sites 10-20% of the time for installations and visitsLearning the company's machinery, applications, and sales processes from the ground up with a clear development path into salesWhat We're Looking For1-3 years of experience in project coordination, inside sales, service coordination, or a customer-facing role in a manufacturing or industrial environmentProven ability to coordinate schedules, track deliverables, and manage multiple projects simultaneouslyStrong written and verbal communication skills "” comfortable speaking directly with customers about timelines, installations, and issuesProficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word); ERP or CRM experience a plusComfortable learning and working with complex technical productsConsistent follow-through and ability to keep internal teams and customers alignedAbility to travel 10-20% as neededNice to HaveBachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related fieldPrior exposure to industrial equipment, automation, CNC machinery, or capital equipmentExperience supporting field service or sales teamsGenuine interest in growing into a technical sales roleWhy This RoleClear and intentional growth path into technical sales "” this is not just a coordinator job, it is a launchpadWork directly alongside leadership at a small, tight-knit company where your contributions are visible and recognizedOpportunity to earn significantly more as you grow into sales on capital equipment dealsFamily-oriented culture where people are invested in your developmentStable, well-established OEM manufacturer with a strong product line and loyal customer baseCompensation & Schedule$60,000 - $75,000 base salary depending on experienceMonday-Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM10-20% travel to customer sitesDirect hire opportunityWhat We're NOT Looking ForCandidates looking strictly for administrative work with no interest in sales growth, or those unwilling to travel or engage directly with customers, will not be a fit for this role.Interested?If you are a motivated, customer-focused professional who wants to build a career in industrial sales and is ready to grow fast at a company that will invest in you, we want to hear from you. Send your resume to nolis@ or apply directly through this posting.This search is being conducted by Aegis Worldwide. All inquiries are confidential.

Created: 2026-05-16