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
• Bilingual in the English and Spanish languages preferred
• High school diploma required