Sales Assistant

Job title:

Sales Assistant

Reports to:

Inside Sales Manager

Classification:

Non-Exempt

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:

• Bilingual in the English and Spanish languages preferred.
• 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.
• MMS experience is strongly preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word/Excel/Outlook, etc.

Supervisory Responsibility:

The Sales Assistant position does not have any direct supervisory responsibilities.

Working conditions:

Work Environment:

This job typically operates in a professional office environment, however much of the job is done travelling. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk.

This is a largely sedentary role; however, some filing is required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bending or standing on a stool as necessary.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm. The employee must work 40 hours each week to maintain full-time status. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Travel:

This position requires no travel.

Education and Experience:

• 6 months of Sales Assistant, Administrative Assistant or Sales Support work experience.
• High school diploma required.