Sales Administrative Assistant

Sales Assistant

Location:

2251 Silver Creek Rd, Fort Worth, TX 76108

FLSA Classification:
Exempt

Position Type:
Full time

Typical

Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm

** Occasional times for special events or conferences as needed**

Pay Range: $60,000 Annually

The Sales Assistant is expected to work closely with the Sales Rep to learn about our processes, products & product usage, customers, and systems. This individual will be a "self-starter" who takes the initiative and prioritizes tasks to ensure an efficient sales process. Additionally, the sales assistant is expected to keep a record of customer interactions, special pricing offered to different customers and utilize all available resources.

This position reports to the Sales Reps.

• Assist Customers With:
• Identifying and Calling Potential Customers
• Product Usage, Availability & Pricing
• Submit Credit Applications & Follow Up
• Recommendation of Products Based on Project Type
• Other Communication, as Needed
• Assist Sales Rep With:
• Identifying and Calling Potential Customers
• Utilize Various Lead Generating Tools (Internet, Business Directories, etc.)
• Prepare Communications, Such as Quotes, Welcome Letters, Emails, Sales Orders, Reports & Other Correspondence
• Create Documents & Deliver, or Mail, Soil Samples to Various Test Facilities
• Provide Customers with Product Literature, Product Samples, Promotional Items, etc.
• Consult with customers to resolve problems & provide ongoing support.
• Monitor Market Trends for Pricing, Products, Services or Product Innovations
• Attend Various Trade Shows or Sales Meetings with Sales Rep
• Assist Sales Rep with Participation in Various Professional Organizations, Trade Shows, or Conferences
• Provide Support to Retail Office
• Assist with Organization of Printed or Electronic Documents
• Schedule Appointments & Maintain Calendar's as Needed by Sales Rep or Sales & Marketing Unit
• Learn to Use and Utilize all Systems & Tools available. i.e.:
  Microsoft Office Applications, Google Suite, SMS Turbo, Quick Books, CounterPoint, Salesforce, Asana, Mail Chimp & Formstack
• Other Administrative Tasks, as Needed

The Sales Assistant is expected to work closely with the Sales Rep to learn about our processes, products & product usage, customers, and systems. This individual will be a "self-starter" who takes the initiative and prioritizes tasks to ensure an efficient sales process. Additionally, the sales assistant is expected to keep a record of customer interactions, special pricing offered to different customers and utilize all available resources.

• High School diploma
• Bachelor's Degree or years of experience in lieu of degree
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel, Pivot tables, Word & Power Point
• Strong knowledge of Google Suite, especially Gmail, , Google Sheets & Google Docs
• Must be able to work additional hours if requested outside of the traditional work schedule.
• Able to operate office machines - copier, postage machine.
• Must have good attendance & punctuality.
• Must be able to prioritize tasks and communicate to Sales Rep any conflicts or challenges.
• Must have good communication skills - written and verbal.
• Must have a good attitude and represent Silver Creek Materials in a professional manner.
• Must be a self-starter and the ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Photoshop, Salesforce, Counterpoint, SMS Turbo, and Quick Books knowledge would be a plus.

Silver Creek Materials is family owned and operated and offers about-average industry pay. Eligible employees can elect medical, dental, vision, life, short term disability, long term disability, ambulatory insurance, voluntary critical illness, voluntary accident, and voluntary hospitalization insurance, and a 401(k) plan. Employees also enjoy paid company observed holidays and generous paid time off. Field employees can elect uniforms and will also receive a boot stipend starting on their first anniversary.

Additionally, employees can enjoy the use of company facilities, such as a gun range and 11-acre family lake.