Sales Assistant
Are you ready to be part of a dynamic team with a global impact? If so, we have an opportunity for you! We seek a highly motivated Sales Assistant to join our client’s dynamic team!
Our client is a leading provider of vinyl surfacing for healthcare, educational, recreational, fitness, corporate, retail, and hospitality markets throughout the United States and globally. First established in 1972, they have continually pushed the surfacing industry in exciting, new directions through technological, visual, and textured innovations.
Our client offers you the Best-in-Class benefits and perks:
Our client values their employees’ time and efforts. Their competitive compensation of $21 - $25 per hour, depending on experience and extensive benefits package, enhances their commitment to your success. Our client’s benefits package includes:
- Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) / retirement plan with employer matching
- Life and disability insurance
- Flexible spending account and Health savings account
- Paid family leave, paid time off, and holidays
- Employee assistance program
- Professional development assistance
- Workplace perks
Plus, they work to maintain the best possible environment for their employees, where people can learn and grow with the company. They strive to provide a collaborative environment where everyone feels encouraged to contribute to their processes, decisions, planning, and culture.
To thrive, you should have:
- Excellent Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with a professional phone manner and the ability to interact effectively with customers and team members.
- Customer Service Excellence: Proven ability to handle difficult situations, respond promptly to customer needs, and build strong customer relationships.
- Technical Knowledge: Intermediate knowledge of vinyl flooring products and familiarity with Infor CRM and SAGE 100.
- Organizational Skills: Ability to manage workload effectively, pay strong attention to detail, and adapt to changing environments.
- Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree or 3-4 years of related experience, with proficiency in MS Office and data entry skills.
- Ability to travel as needed
As the Sales Assistant, you will sell corporate products to businesses, industrial establishments, or individuals over the telephone by performing the following:
- Generate and follow up on sales leads from various sources, including trade shows, direct mail responses, and online inquiries.
- Make outbound calls/emails to qualify leads, convert inbound inquiries into sales, and overcome customer objections.
- Prepare and process sales orders, including quoting prices, freight, lead times, and credit terms.
- Maintain and update customer information in the CRM system, ensuring accurate and current data.
- Build and maintain strong customer relationships while resolving any issues related to deliveries or services.
We are an equal opportunity employer that welcomes and encourages diversity in the workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment.
