Sales Assistant

Provide inside sales support to Corporate Sales Executive in LTL and FTL service industry with various administrative and sales related tasks.

Requirements:

Education: Associate's Degree or equivalent.

Skills:

• Ability to work independently to provide information to the Sales Department, Customers and Management.
• Proficiency in Excel, Lotus Notes and Word.
• Ability to deal with confidential information.
• Prior experience in sales or customer service is a plus.
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal.
• Ability to work prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Must be proficient in using a computer and have knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Ability to learn and utilize CRM and sales navigator.
• Ability to work with and understand the various online bid processes.
• Willingness to travel as required.
• Valid Driver’s License.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit for extended periods of time at a desk for most of an 8-hr. day.
• Ability to operate office equipment.
• Ability to lift small boxes.
• Ability to climb stairs.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in lead generation by using sales navigator to find potential clients.
• Ability to work with and understand the various online bid processes.
• Provide sales leads from incoming calls as needed.
• Make outbound calls and send emails to prospective customers to set up appointments for the Corporate Sales Executive.
• Assist with organizing and tracking leads, quotes, and customer data in the CRM system.
• Provide administrative support to the Corporate Sales Executive including scheduling appointments, creating presentations, and preparing reports.
• Communicate with customers via phone and email to answer inquires, provide quotes, and follow up on sales leads.
• Attend conferences, events and visit customers on behalf of the Corporate Sales Executive.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure smooth coordination and execution of sales strategies.
• All office personnel must be reliable, must report for duty on time, must be neat and presentable, and must be available for overtime when required.
• All office personnel must maintain a good working relationship with customers, vendors, co-workers, and management.
• All personnel must keep management informed.
• Learn and adhere to all applicable company policies and procedures.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed, as an all-exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from, time to time, as needed. Employees may be required to cross train.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Phelps, NY 14532: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Inside sales: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15 - $17