ASSOCIATE SALES MANAGER

Jasco is seeking an Associate Sales Manager to support customer opportunities, sales initiatives, and key business projects. This role works closely with Sales, Marketing, Product Management, Pricing, Supply Chain, and Operations to ensure customer requests, launches, and business objectives are executed on time.

This is a dynamic, fast-paced position where no two days are the same. The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, and enjoys balancing multiple priorities while working with a variety of teams. Success in this role requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to keep projects moving forward despite competing deadlines and shifting priorities.

This position is an excellent opportunity for someone interested in learning the sales lifecycle, customer development, or project management. You'll gain exposure to how customer opportunities progress from initial strategy discussions through planning, execution, launch, and ongoing account support.

Key Responsibilities

Sales & Customer Support

• Support customer opportunities, programs, and requests.
• Coordinate line reviews, promotions, quotes, and item setup activities.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and business reviews.
• Assist with account planning and sales execution activities.

Project Coordination

• Manage project timelines, milestones, and action items.
• Schedule meetings, document next steps, and drive follow-up.
• Track customer deadlines and escalate risks when needed.
• Support product launches and customer-specific initiatives.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Serve as a liaison between Sales and internal teams.
• Coordinate activities across Marketing, Product Management, Pricing, Supply Chain, and Operations.
• Facilitate communication to keep projects on track and aligned.

Reporting & Process Improvement

• Maintain project documentation and action-item tracking.
• Support reporting, analytics, and business reviews.
• Document processes and identify opportunities for improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Experience in sales support, project coordination, account management, customer service, or business operations.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel and PowerPoint.
• Self-starter with high attention to detail and accountability.

Why This Role?

• Work on high-impact projects that directly support customers and business growth.
• Gain exposure to the complete sales lifecycle, from customer opportunity identification through product launch and account support.
• Collaborate with leaders across Sales, Marketing, Product Management, Pricing, Supply Chain, and Operations.
• Develop valuable project management and business management skills.

Key Message to Candidates

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and can effectively manage multiple priorities. It requires a person who can wear many hats, coordinate across teams, communicate clearly, and keep projects moving forward when deadlines and priorities compete for attention.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or a minimum of three years of previous experience performing administrative, sales or project management duties in a related field. 
• Minimum of two years PC experience in Microsoft Office Software is required with an intermediate to advanced skill level on Excel software.
• Knowledge of general office systems and administrative procedures. 
• Skills in typing, letter writing and formatting, proofing, Microsoft Office, filing, AS400 terminal and 10 key operation. 
• Ability to prioritize tasks in order to meet deadlines and be detail oriented. 
• Ability to secure and deploy resources effectively and efficiently to get things done. 
• Ability to work independently, be flexible and work several projects simultaneously. 
• Ability to hold self and others accountable to meet commitments. 
• Must be action-oriented; Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• Prior sales support and/or project management experience required. 
• Ability to utilize creative approach to problem solving. 
• Ability to learn quickly when facing new situations, take on new and unfamiliar tasks and experiment to find new solutions. 
• Ability to read and understand correspondence, contract and sales reports.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations. 

Jasco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/E-Verify Employer.