Sales Assistant

Overview: Position Type Full Time Job Shift Day Education Level High School Travel Percentage None Category Sales

Description: 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 skillsMMS experience is strongly preferred Proficient in Microsoft Word/Excel/Outlook, etc. Supervisory Responsibility The Sales Assistant position does not have any direct supervisory responsibilities.

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