Sales Assistant
Robert Half Office Team
Description
Primary Responsibilities (70%)
+ Achieve sales targets while adhering to budgetary guidelines.
+ Communicate with and visit current and potential distributors and customers to increase sales.
+ Analyze sales trends, product presentations, and best practices to maximize profit.
+ Research and identify potential customers, developing proactive sales methods.
+ Develop new business opportunities at trade shows, with distributors, and at industry events.
+ Perform additional sales functions as needed.
Customer Account Management
+ Maintain regular contact with customers and distributors via phone, email, and in-person visits.
+ Follow up on past-due accounts to ensure collections are completed.
+ Provide price quotes, proposals, and credit terms to current and prospective customers.
+ Deliver product presentations and identify customer needs, reporting concerns as necessary.
Marketing Functions
+ Follow up on sales leads and inquiries from advertisements, websites, trade shows, and distributors.
+ Perform additional marketing tasks as required.
Company Representation
+ Attend trade shows and industry events to grow business.
+ Represent the company in various professional capacities.
Secondary Responsibilities (20%)
+ Time & Resource Management: Maximize productivity using company tools (phone, email, CRM, etc.).
+ Reporting & Communication: Participate in meetings and report key issues to management to prevent potential challenges.
+ Administrative Support: Prepare reports, handle correspondence, distribute mail, file documents, and perform general administrative duties as needed.
General Responsibilities (10%)
+ Team Collaboration: Assist colleagues with tasks and maintain flexibility in work assignments.
+ Professional Development: Stay updated on industry trends, certifications, and best practices.
+ Performance Improvement: Accept and apply feedback, recommend process improvements, and uphold workplace standards.
Requirements
Physical & Work Environment
+ Primarily a sedentary role requiring sitting, talking, and occasional standing or walking.
+ Occasionally required to lift/move up to 10 pounds.
+ Vision abilities include close vision and focus adjustments.
+ Work environment is a typical business office with moderate noise levels.
+ Some travel may be required, along with occasional work beyond standard hours.
Language Skills
+ Read, analyze, and interpret business documents in both Spanish and English.
+ Write reports, business correspondence, and procedural documents in both languages.
+ Communicate effectively with management, staff, clients, and the public.
+ Deliver presentations in Spanish and English.
Mathematical Skills
+ Calculate figures such as discounts, interest, proportions, percentages, and volume.
+ Apply basic algebra and geometry concepts.
Reasoning & Analytical Skills
+ Interpret written and oral instructions.
+ Solve problems with multiple variables and limited standardization.
+ Analyze business documents, contracts, and purchase orders.
Technical Skills
+ Proficiency in Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and EDI systems.
+ Ability to generate and customize reports as needed.
Other Qualifications
+ Strong communication, problem-solving, and adaptability skills.
+ Ability to manage multiple tasks and work under pressure.
TalentMatch®
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