About the Role:
The Sales Support position is crucial in ensuring the smooth operation of the sales team and enhancing customer satisfaction. This role involves providing administrative support, managing customer inquiries, and assisting in the preparation of sales materials. The primary goal is to facilitate the sales process by ensuring that all necessary resources are available and that communication flows seamlessly between the sales team and clients. By effectively managing these tasks, the Sales Support professional will contribute to achieving sales targets and fostering long-term client relationships. Ultimately, this position plays a vital role in driving the overall success of the sales department and the organization as a whole.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Proven experience in a sales support or administrative role.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Associate's degree in business or a related field.
- Experience with CRM software and sales reporting tools.
- Familiarity with the industry and market trends.
Responsibilities:
- Assist the sales team with administrative tasks, including scheduling meetings and managing calendars.
- Respond to customer inquiries promptly and professionally, providing accurate information about products and services.
- Prepare sales reports and presentations to support the sales team in their efforts.
- Maintain and update customer databases to ensure accurate records and facilitate follow-up communications.
- Collaborate with other departments, such as marketing and logistics, to ensure a cohesive approach to customer service.
Skills:
The required skills for this role include strong communication abilities, which are essential for interacting with customers and the sales team. Organizational skills are utilized daily to manage multiple tasks and ensure that deadlines are met. Attention to detail is critical when preparing reports and maintaining customer databases, as accuracy directly impacts sales efforts. Preferred skills, such as familiarity with CRM software, enhance efficiency in tracking customer interactions and sales progress. Overall, a combination of these skills enables the Sales Support professional to contribute effectively to the sales team's success and improve customer satisfaction.
Skills Required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Proven experience in a sales support or administrative role
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Associate's degree in business or a related field
- Experience with CRM software and sales reporting tools
- Familiarity with the industry and market trends
What We Do
1977 was a banner year for American ingenuity. George Lucas premiered Star Wars, Steven Jobs incorporated Apple, Ted Turner’s boat Courageous swept the America’s Cup and brothers Kevin and Jay McLaughlin opened their first shop selling classic clothes with current relevance. Their collections, whose sunny palette and cheeky details, include ready to wear and accessories for men and women. With over 100 retail locations, J.McLaughlin occupies some of the most picturesque main-street real estate in America. True to the vision of the McLaughlin brothers, the stores have a warmly residential feel and exemplary customer service. “Being a good neighbor” is central to the brand’s approach to business, and J.McLaughlin values being a welcome and active member of each community in which it operates. The company also operates a fully responsive digital flagship at www.jmclaughlin.com. The company is headquartered in Brooklyn, New York.






