Sales Assistant & VP Inside Sales Specialist

Job Title: Inside Sales & VP Sales Assistant

Job Overview

We invite you to join our forward-thinking team as an Inside Sales & VP Sales Assistant. In this pivotal role, your contributions will significantly influence our sales strategies and provide essential support to our distinguished Vice President of Sales. We are in search of a dedicated and adaptable professional who excels in a fast-paced environment and is deeply committed to making a substantial impact within the lighting industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Generation: Proactively engage in cold calling and leverage diverse outreach techniques to connect with potential clients.
• Sales Material Development: Create persuasive sales presentations, informative brochures, product data sheets, and additional marketing materials.
• Customer Database Management: Maintain thorough records of customer interactions, sales trends, and potential leads, with a focus on assisting clients with rebate incentive applications.
• Schedule Management: Efficiently organize the VP's calendar to ensure that meetings and appointments are arranged systematically.
• Meeting Coordination: Manage meeting logistics, establish agendas, and oversee details to facilitate smooth operations.
• Communication Management: Oversee the VP's correspondence, handling emails and other communication channels with utmost professionalism.
• Travel Coordination: Plan and organize travel itineraries for the VP as necessary.
• Customer Interaction: Serve as the initial point of contact for customer inquiries, delivering prompt and knowledgeable responses.
• Order Processing Support: Aid customers with their orders, ensuring accuracy in processing and tracking.
• Issue Resolution: Proactively tackle and resolve customer concerns, upholding exemplary service standards.
• Rebate Application Support: Assist customers with the rebate application process related to our products and services.
• Invoice and Payment Management: Generate precise and timely invoices for customer billing, oversee the creation of detailed packing slips for shipments, and monitor incoming payments while diligently following up on outstanding invoices.
• Customer Relationship Management: Engage with customers post-sale to ensure complete satisfaction and nurture ongoing relationships. Actively seek out and compile customer feedback to continuously enhance service quality and explore opportunities for upselling, cross-selling, and securing referrals.
  
  

Required Skills

• Previous experience in sales support or administrative roles, ideally within the lighting industry.
• Exceptional organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in CRM systems and various office software applications.
• A customer-centric mindset combined with robust problem-solving capabilities.
  
  

Qualifications

• Prior experience in sales support or administrative functions, preferably in the lighting sector.
• Strong organizational aptitude and capability to multitask efficiently.
• Proficient communication skills, encompassing both writing and speaking.
  
  

Career Growth Opportunities

Our company is committed to fostering professional growth and development, providing numerous opportunities for you to enhance your skills and advance your career within a thriving industry.

Company Culture And Values

We promote a vibrant and supportive work culture that values collaboration and innovation. Our team members are encouraged to take initiative and play a key role in our shared success.

Compensation And Benefits

• Competitive salary package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.
  
  

Employment Type: Full-Time