Sales Assistant

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

Working conditions: 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. High school diploma required.