The Sales Assistant will support the solar team specifically. Smith ranks eighth among all global electronic component distributors at $14 billion in global revenue since 2020 and an annual revenue in excess of $2.6 billion. Specifically on the solar side, we’re in need of a Sales Assistant to process orders for brand new, PV panels, inverters, batteries, storage and more. This position is located in Albany, NY.
Provide daily operational support to the sales team by managing RFQs, preparing formal proposals and ensuring data in the CRM is accurate and up-to-date
Lead the end-to-end administrative process for sales orders, including the creation and tracking of POs and SOs to ensure on-time fulfillment and customer satisfaction
Be the primary liaison between sales, purchasing and operations to verify inventory availability, inspections and shipping timelines
Manage the onboarding of new accounts with excellent follow through and detail tracking
Maintain proactive communication with existing customers regarding order statuses, tracking numbers and logistics updates
Ensure all transactions adhere to Smith’s standard SOPs and trade requirements
Competencies
Meticulous attention to detail with the ability to manage complex, multi-line-item orders without errors
A proactive mindset to identify potential logistical bottlenecks before they impact sales processes
Excellent Excel skills
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) or two years in a sales support role
Location: Albany, NY
Salary range: $50,000-60,000 DOE
Smith is an equal opportunity employer
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What We Do
Smith is a leading independent distributor of electronic components and ranks sixth among all global distributors. As the leading independent distributor of electronic components, Smith sources, manages, tests, and ships billions of components to partners worldwide in every industry and vertical. Offering a comprehensive suite of flexible and scalable supply chain solutions, Smith identifies and delivers customized service programs to support its customers’ success. The company’s expertise is backed by decades of market data, cutting-edge technology, and a systems-based approach to quality excellence. Smith has generated more than USD $12.9 billion in global revenue since 2019. Visit www.smithweb.com to learn more
