What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sales Assistant position at Beaulieu International Group?
The Sales Assistant is responsible for managing day to day sales activity for assigned accounts, working lead generation, working closely with customer service, quotes/quote file, receivables/credit, product availability, target account lists, etc. Make sales calls with distributor representatives to promote Pinnacle products.
Responsibilities:
- Communicate with the commercial team regarding all opportunities, forecasts and current sales
- Answer sales calls for general information, addressing and resolving customer concerns or questions
- Manage digital and online sales accounts
- Manage auction site sales accounts
- Manage all wide-spec account sales
- Manage distribution account sales
- Manage opportunistic customer segment account sales
- Occasionally travel to customer sites, trade shows, etc.
- Support other members of the commercial team
- Other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers
- Ability to adapt to challenges and remain dynamic to ensure customer satisfaction
- Must have strong working knowledge of personal computers utilizing Microsoft Office applications
- Organizational and prioritization skills, ability to handle multiple tasks, effective problem-solving skills, and good communication skills with both internal and external customers The ability to work in a group environment as well as independently. Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills required.
Work Environment and Physical Demands:
- Tasks require long periods of sitting and occasional standing
- Regularly required to use hands to touch, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms
- Requires regular use of standard office equipment (computers, phones, and scanner/copier)
- This role is regularly required to talk, see and hear, and perform repetitive motions
- Normal Production Plant environment with controlled climate as well as outside elements
- Moderate noises (business office with computer and printers, light traffic or manufacturing facility with heavy machinery)
Requirements:
- Prior sales and/or customer service experience is required
- 3-5 years of supply chain logistics experience, preferably with railcar and bulk truck shipments
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or Business; Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of degree
- Functional experience in SAP is preferred
- Must be willing and able to travel (nationally and internationally)
- Ability to work in the U.S. and successful completion of a pre-employment background check and screening
ABOUT PINNACLE
Pinnacle Polymers™ LLC operates one of the most modern Unipol ™ facilities in North America. Our two production lines located in Garyville, Louisiana can produce in excess of one billion pounds of polypropylene per year. Pinnacle Polymers has perfected lean manufacturing. As a result of our highly efficient operations we continue to be a vibrant and healthy company well poised to service customers in North America and around the world. As part of the Beaulieu International Group, we are positioned as a North American manufacturer with a Global presence.
Pinnacle's homopolymers, impact copolymers and random copolymers are all proven performers. We participate in many markets including injection molding, fibers, and extrusion. Our efficient operations, combined with a strategic location and superb product allows Pinnacle to prioritize on providing Quality products and excellent Customer Service.
Pinnacle employees value the family-centric work environment and rich benefit offerings. This is proven by the fact that 40% of our workforce have been employed with us for 10 years or longer!
