Sales Assistant

apartmentRobert Half placeTorrance calendar_month 
Primary Responsibilities (70%)
  • Achieve sales targets while adhering to budgetary guidelines.
  • Communicate with and visit current and potential distributors and customers to increase sales.
  • Analyze sales trends, product presentations, and best practices to maximize profit.
  • Research and identify potential customers, developing proactive sales methods.
  • Develop new business opportunities at trade shows, with distributors, and at industry events.
  • Perform additional sales functions as needed.
Customer Account Management
  • Maintain regular contact with customers and distributors via phone, email, and in-person visits.
  • Follow up on past-due accounts to ensure collections are completed.
  • Provide price quotes, proposals, and credit terms to current and prospective customers.
  • Deliver product presentations and identify customer needs, reporting concerns as necessary.
Marketing Functions
  • Follow up on sales leads and inquiries from advertisements, websites, trade shows, and distributors.
  • Perform additional marketing tasks as required.
Company Representation
  • Attend trade shows and industry events to grow business.
  • Represent the company in various professional capacities.
Secondary Responsibilities (20%)
  • Time & Resource Management: Maximize productivity using company tools (phone, email, CRM, etc.).
  • Reporting & Communication: Participate in meetings and report key issues to management to prevent potential challenges.
  • Administrative Support: Prepare reports, handle correspondence, distribute mail, file documents, and perform general administrative duties as needed.
General Responsibilities (10%)
  • Team Collaboration: Assist colleagues with tasks and maintain flexibility in work assignments.
  • Professional Development: Stay updated on industry trends, certifications, and best practices.
  • Performance Improvement: Accept and apply feedback, recommend process improvements, and uphold workplace standards.
Physical & Work Environment
  • Primarily a sedentary role requiring sitting, talking, and occasional standing or walking.
  • Occasionally required to lift/move up to 10 pounds.
  • Vision abilities include close vision and focus adjustments.
  • Work environment is a typical business office with moderate noise levels.
  • Some travel may be required, along with occasional work beyond standard hours.
Language Skills
  • Read, analyze, and interpret business documents in both Spanish and English.
  • Write reports, business correspondence, and procedural documents in both languages.
  • Communicate effectively with management, staff, clients, and the public.
  • Deliver presentations in Spanish and English.
Mathematical Skills
  • Calculate figures such as discounts, interest, proportions, percentages, and volume.
  • Apply basic algebra and geometry concepts.
Reasoning & Analytical Skills
  • Interpret written and oral instructions.
  • Solve problems with multiple variables and limited standardization.
  • Analyze business documents, contracts, and purchase orders.
Technical Skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and EDI systems.
  • Ability to generate and customize reports as needed.
Other Qualifications
  • Strong communication, problem-solving, and adaptability skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and work under pressure.
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