Growing New Jersey distributor is looking to hire a motivated, Sales Assistant to help drive day-to-day sales operations, strengthen customer relationships, and identify new business opportunities. This role consists of handling numerous administrative tasks in addition to sales support requests. The Sales Assistant will assist with tracking inventory, scheduling, sourcing new customers, monitoring customer interest, help guide sales priorities, and coordinating internal correspondence. This position plays an important role in supporting the sales team, engaging with customers, and ensuring a seamless experience from the initial inquiry through order delivery.
Primary Responsibilities
- Partner with the sales team to uncover new revenue opportunities, evaluate prospective customers, and develop qualified leads
- Initiate conversations with potential and existing customers to introduce products, understand purchasing needs, and encourage sales
- Build and maintain strong customer relationships through consistent communication, product knowledge, and timely follow-up
- Support the sales process by preparing quotes, communicating current pricing, and sharing product availability and special purchasing opportunities
- Oversee the order process, working closely with internal teams to ensure orders are processed correctly and delivered on schedule
- Serve as a primary point of contact for customer inquiries, providing accurate information and solutions related to products, pricing, and availability
- Develop and maintain organized customer and sales records, ensuring all interactions and opportunities are documented
- Collaborate with warehouse, operations, and administrative personnel to keep sales activities moving efficiently
- Identify ways to improve customer engagement, sales coordination, and overall departmental efficiency
- Take ownership of assigned tasks and contribute to the overall success and growth of the sales department
The ideal Sales Assistant will have a Bachelors degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration.
Other requirements for the Sales Assistant role include and are not limited to:
- 3-5 years of assisting Executive, Sales, and/or Marketing teams and/or related experience
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and general business communication tools
- Confident initiating conversations, making outbound calls, and pursuing potential sales opportunities
- Familiarity with CRM platforms and ERP systems
- Experience w/ Odoo is a PLUS
- Dependable, adaptable, and enthusiastic, with a strong sense of accountability and attention to detail
For more information on this Sales Assistant role and other full time accounting and finance opportunities, please contact us at 267.996.4185 and reference JO#02700-0013540264.
