Assistant Sales Manager

Job Title: Assistant Sales Manager

About Advance Paper Corporation

Advance Paper Corporation is one of the premier manufacturers and distributors of top-quality paper products, school supplies, office supplies, and custom printing solutions in the Philippines. Committed to innovation, reliability, and excellence, we continue to expand our reach and service to businesses and consumers nationwide.

Job Description

We are seeking an energetic and result-driven ASSISTANT SALES MANAGER to help oversee and drive our sales operations across Metro Manila, Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. In this role, you will lead and support our regional sales agents, build lasting client relationships, uncover new market opportunities, and ensure smooth operational execution with our support team.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage, guide, and support sales agents operating across Metro Manila, Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.
• Provide continuous training, coaching, and direction to help the team meet and exceed targets.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with key accounts and prospective clients.
• Actively explore and identify new business opportunities, sales channels, and market segments.
• Coordinate closely with the sales support team to ensure seamless order processing, timely fulfillment, and accurate tracking.
• Actively participate in pricing strategies, draft quotations, and conduct contract negotiations with major accounts.
• Handle customer concerns, inquiries, and service issues promptly and professionally to ensure high satisfaction.
• Monitor market trends, industry shifts, and competitor activities to inform strategic decisions and sales planning.
• Prepare and deliver regular sales performance reports, forecasts, and analysis for executive management using Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
• 2-4 years of proven sales experience, with at least 1-2 years in a team lead, supervisor, or senior sales role.
• Experience gained in a manufacturing set-up is preferred, but not required.
• Demonstrated track record of consistently meeting or exceeding sales targets.

Technical & Professional Skills

• Microsoft Office Proficiency: Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (sales reporting, data analysis, formulas), Microsoft Word (proposals, documentation), and Microsoft PowerPoint (pitch decks, sales presentations).
• Sales Strategy & Pipeline Management: Solid understanding of lead generation, account management, sales forecasting, and funnel analysis.
• Negotiation & Closing: Strong deal-closing skills and the ability to guide team members through objection handling and closing strategies.

Pay: Php30,000.00 - Php40,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Company Christmas gift
• Company events
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• On-site parking
• Opportunities for promotion
• Pay raise
• Promotion to permanent employee

Work Location: In person