Job details
Job type full-time
Full job description
Sales assistant works remotely
Natural products is what we doIt’s who we arePresence marketing is an independently owned natural food broker that was born from a desire to work in a dynamic and environmentally conscious industry working in communicative partnerships with other like-minded companiesWe are passionate, high energy, have strong standards and vision and are committed to making natural and organic food the standard againWe love to learn, are on-trend and care about our teams and their well-being.
A little about this role:
Our sales assistants support our sales teams and regional sales manager(s) on the day to day businessThis full-time position handles everything from submitting promotions and new items to assisting with presentation materials and communicating with our manufacturer partners when needed.
A day in the life:
Sales support – as a sales assistant, you’d be responsible for assisting with routine and daily tasks as defined by the director of sales administrationCompleting and submitting monthly retail promotions and new vendor/item setups (either via template or online portal), upkeep of data in our systems, building and maintaining sharepoint and onenote tools, running sales reports, providing promotion confirmations and various tracker projects can be expected.
Customer support – manage requests from our manufacturer customers as well as our retail customersAs a secondary contact to the sales team, your role is to build relationships with our customers by being responsive, professional, and well-versed in the account and brands you support.
Attention to detail – the ability to complete all forms and submissions with accuracy is criticalBe able to find discrepancies in item/promotion data, research those issues, and follow through to resolution.
Communication is key – you are expected to have value-added, solution-oriented, positive and timely communication (both internally and externally)This position is highly driven by deadlines, so being able to meet all deadlines and communicating along the way, is essentialSales assistants are responsible for managing and prioritizing all incoming action requestsQuick turnaround times can often be expected.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this jobProjects and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice due to our business, industry, and/or market changes.
What we are looking for:
2-5 years administrative experience preferred
Well organized, detail oriented, self-starter with strong administrative, customer service, and follow-up skills
Ability to manage time, prioritize and follow through with deadlines
Dependable, diplomatic person, able to problem-solve successfully with a wide variety of people and issues
Proficient in microsoft word, excel, powerpoint, onenote, and outlook
Flexibility to successfully multi-task in a fast-paced environment with a positive attitude
