Sales Assistant (Temporary Role)

As a Sales Assistant, you play an essential role within the Sales department assisting with general administrative aspects as well as aiding in a backup capacity. Help with all correspondence of customers, sales representatives, regional managers, sales personnel and associates.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES & AUTHORITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Assist in the contract/order administration of all customer purchase orders, files, certifications and representations, customer portals, change orders,

Assist in the coordination of all correspondence for the respective territories by Region as needed.

Learn all facets of positions within the Inside Sales group to provide back up when someone is out of the office

Maintain the Lead Generation spreadsheets and Quote Log.

Help with Spare part orders, including pricing and lead times

Help with overflow of filing

Assist with projects as needed

Coordinate Trade Show Logistics, maintain spread sheets

This role is intended to be temporary for a period of 16-20 weeks.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR ASALES ASSISTANT

High School Diploma or equivalent

One to three years of related experienceORa combination of relevant education, training, and experience

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Ability to navigate and use internet/intranet and other programs such as the MS Office package including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access, or Company-wide cross functional Enterprise Resource Planning software. Must also be able to perform limited troubleshooting.

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.