Sales Assistant

Job ID#: 43136

Sales Assistant
Temp to Hire
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8 AM – 5 PM / 40 hours a week
Pay rate $25 hour
Reports to Inside Sales Manager

Summary/Objective

The Sales Assistant provides sole support to the sales team by performing a number of administrative tasks.

Essential Functions

• Prepares quotes, contracts and REP/RFI responses for potential customers.
• Maintains all quote documentation with accurate pricing and configurations.
• Maintains all sales demonstration tools and applications.
• Develops and delivers sales presentations in a professional and effective manner.
• Develops technical presentations for potential customers.
• Maintains up-to-date awareness of company activities, industry trends and government regulations.
• Perform additional assignments per supervisors’ direction.

Competencies

• Commitment to and demonstration of high ethical standards governing professional behavior and interactions
• Proven proficiency in the use of a personal computer accompanied by a strong aptitude for technical applications
• Demonstrated time management and organizational skills
• Developed knowledge of the industry within a given market
• Electrical product knowledge strongly preferred
• Presentation skills
• Technical capacity
• Customer/client focus
• High degree of professionalism
• Decision-making, problem-solving, and analytical skills
• Organizational, multi-tasking, and prioritizing skills
• Material Management System (MMS) experience is strongly preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Word/Excel/Outlook, etc.

Education and Experience

• 6 months of Sales Assistant, Administrative Assistant of Sales Support work experience required
• High School diploma or equivalent required
• College degree(s) preferred

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