Sales Assistant to support Senior Sales Representatives in daily tasks, customer communications, and assorted bid procurement duties.
Responsibilities include:
Assisting senior sales representatives with incoming customer and prospect requests, especially by email
Contacting existing prospects and customers to offer assistance and initiate the sales process
Assisting with administrative tasks
Assisting senior sales representatives with bid/RFP procurement and completion
Providing product, promotion, and pricing information by clarifying customer request; selecting appropriate information; forwarding information; answering questions
Updating job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities
Accomplishing department and organization mission by completing related results as needed
Attending meetings and trainings to keep abreast of the latest developments
Maintaining strong levels of communication between team members
Carrying out any other duties as described by management
Requirements:
BA/BS degree preferred
1+ years of sales experience preferred, including: track record of achieving quotas, familiarity with different sales techniques, and pipeline management
Computer competency
Detail-oriented and comfortable working in a fast-paced office environment.
Exceptional communication skills, especially written communication
Superior organization skills, especially organization and maintenance of email correspondence
Dedication to completing projects in a timely manner
Highly driven and self-motivated
Represents and demonstrates company values of strong customer service, honesty, transparency, and commitment to teamwork
Reliable personal transportation
MUST - Computer competency, superior written communication/email skills
PLUS - Marketing experience and experience working with schools