Sales Assistant

Job Summary

The Sales Assistant supports the sales team by assisting with lead generation, customer outreach, and administrative tasks while gaining hands-on experience in the full sales cycle.  The role is contributes to sales growth by maintaining customer relationships, supporting sales initiatives, and ensuring accurate and efficient sales operations.

Physical Requirements

Stand or Sit(Stationary position), Walk(Move, Traverse), Use hand/fingers to handle or feel (Operate, Activate, Use, Prepare, Inspect, Place, Detect, Position), Talk/hear(Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information), See (Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess), Repetitive Motion
Function in the Job

Sedentary Work- Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
Job Function

• Responsible for working with sales team to complete assigned tasks.
• Participate in sales meetings and training sessions.
• Update sales records and documents accurately.
• Observe and assist with researching and identifying potential customers and new business opportunities.
• Support outbound outreach efforts including calls, emails, and follow-ups.
• Maintain customer records using appropriate CRM system.
• Assist with entering formal quotations into appropriate system or format and provide them to customers.
• Assist with follow up with all quotes in a timely manner and according to policy.
• Interact with other members of the sales and operations team to assist in penetrating specific territory or market to increase sales levels and contractual opportunities.
• Provide general administrative support to the sales team.
• Support the sales team with order entry and purchase order (PO) entry to ensure accurate and efficient processing.
• Monitor inventory and stock levels and communicate potential shortages or replenishment needs as appropriate.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and professional sales environment.
• Responsible for adhering to safety processes and protocols.
• All other duties and responsibilities assigned by management

Required Skills

• High School diploma/GED required.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively required.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, customers, and the general public required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills required.
• Excellent listening skills required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills required.
• Self-motivated with a willingness to learn and take initiative required.
• Ability to apply mathematical concepts to practical situations required.
• Ability to initiate and maintain cooperative relationships with co-workers and customers required.   
• Strong computer proficiency and working knowledge of Microsoft applications required.

EEO Statement

Reliance, Inc. IS A DRUG-FREE WORK ENVIRONMENT EEO/DISABILITY/VETERAN