Crew Lead - Commercial Playground Installation

Who are we?Midstates Recreation is a family-owned team passionate about creating awesome playgrounds and happy communities. We work with the best brands and make sure our customers always feel taken care of. For us, it’s not just about playgrounds—it’s about building trust and great relationships along the way.Job SummaryThis role supports both the strategic and operational needs of the internal sales team. You are a proactive, detail-oriented professional who thrives on deadlines, communication, and organization. You love digging into the details—especially when it comes to public and private bids—and enjoy supporting a fast-paced team with administrative and sales functions across multiple territories.Key Responsibilities and DutiesCoordinate the end-to-end public and private bid process, including reading, interpreting, preparing, and submitting all required forms and submittals.Review and interpret specifications, plans, and addenda to ensure full compliance with bid requirements.Create, compile, and manage digital bid folders and all related documentation.Support the VP of Sales with scheduling, reporting, communications, and follow-up tasks.Assist Territory Managers and Sales Support team with quoting, project documentation, and customer correspondence.Maintain accurate and updated information across platforms, including customer databases, vendor files, and bid portals.Organize and prioritize tasks to meet hard deadlines and multiple ongoing projects.Stay up to date on industry trends, pricing changes, and bid platforms.Provide support with presentation prep, CAD plan submission follow-ups, and spec compliance.Help manage special project quotes and renewal workflows in coordination with VP and team.Assist in the creation of marketing packets or reference documents as needed.Ensure that Midstates is represented professionally and accurately in all external bid submissions and communications.ExpertiseStrong administrative, organizational, and written communication skillsDemonstrated experience in managing or supporting formal bid submissions (preferred)Excellent attention to detail, time management, and ability to meet deadlinesAbility to communicate clearly and collaborate with internal and external teamsAdaptable and able to juggle changing priorities in a dynamic environmentSelf-motivated, with a sense of urgency and accountabilityHigh proficiency in Microsoft Office and PDF editing tools (Adobe, BlueBeam); familiarity with CRM systems and Adobe Creative Suite a plus.Ability to work independently while aligning with company goals and leadership directionRequires:Background CheckDrug & Alcohol TestingMidstates Recreation and its parent company, Michigan Playgrounds Acquisitions INC, is an equal opportunity employer, providing equal employment opportunities (EEO), and is committed to diversifying its workforce. All employees and applicants for employment will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, protected veteran status or other status protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.CORE VALUES: EXCELLENCE MULTIGENERATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS COMMUNITY QUALITYJob Type: Full-time