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Robert Half Sales Assistant in Torrance, California
Description We are seeking a motivated individual to fill the role of a Sales Assistant based in Torrance, California. This role offers a contract to hire employment opportunity in the telecom industry. In this role, you will be responsible for executing sales strategies, managing customer accounts, and supervising sales staff within the division. You will also be expected to perform marketing functions and represent the company at various industry events.
Responsibilities:
• Achieve sales targets by operating within budgetary guidelines and developing proactive sales methods
• Communicate with or visit current and potential distributors and customers to increase sales
• Analyze sales trends and operating efficiency to maximize profit
• Research and identify potential customers and develop new business opportunities at trade shows, distributors, and industry events
• Contact customers and distributors regularly via telephone, e-mail, and in person to ascertain their needs and keep business and information flowing smoothly
• Follow up on past-due accounts to ensure that all collections are completed
• Provide price quotes, proposals, and credit terms to current and prospective customers
• Make presentations about products and identify customer needs or problems in a timely manner
• Represent the company by attending trade shows and other events as necessary to grow the company’s business
• Supervise all sales staff within the division to ensure that they work together as a cohesive team to achieve division goals
• Use tools provided by the company (phone, fax, e-mail) in order to maximize productivity and to accomplish tasks on time
• Keep management informed by participating in meetings and reporting problems to Management verbally or in writing
• Perform general administrative duties such as writing and distributing reports and other correspondence, distributing mail and faxes when necessary, accurately filing and maintaining documents, and making copies.
Skills:
• CRM
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Office Suites
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft Word
• About Time
• Cash Activity
• Closing Processes
• Complaint Handling
• C-Suite
• Administrative Assistance Requirements • Proficiency in CRM software is essential for managing customer relations and sales data.
• Strong knowledge and experience in Microsoft Excel for data analysis and report generation.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suites, including Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Word for day-to-day operations.
• Experience using 'About Time' software for effective time management.
• Ability to handle cash activity, including receiving payments and providing change accurately.
• Experience in closing processes and finalizing sales deals.
• Excellent complaint handling skills to resolve customer issues and maintain customer satisfaction.
• Experience in providing administrative assistance to the C-suite.
• Knowledge of sales principles and customer service practices.
• Excellent communication skills for interacting with customers and team members.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and multitask efficiently.
• High level of organization and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a dynamic work environment.
• High school diploma or equivalent; further education or certification in marketing or sales will be a plus.
Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.
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