Putney, Vermont
Sales Support Specialist Job Opening in Putney, Vermont - Sales Support Specialist Basketville Inc. - Putney, VT
Become a key support person in our sales organization! Our business is decorative woven storage and laundry solutions and our clients are some of America?s foremost retailers. Prior experience in sales support and basic knowledge of importing is a plus. If you?re an energetic learner, highly organized and skilled at Excel spreadsheets, apply today!
I. Summary
The Sales Support Specialist is responsible to support the Sales Managers across all of Basketville?s product lines.
II. Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Participate in sales activities, predominantly development of Excel spreadsheets, PowerPoint presentations, and other ad-hoc requests
Under the guidance of Sales Managers, develop sales proposals and presentations.
Play lead role in following up on sales meetings and plans of action
Continuously learn and collaborate with each Sales Manager
Act as a liaison between the Sales Managers and Sourcing Specialist in China
Other duties may be assigned
III. Supervisory Responsibilities
There are no supervisory responsibilities associated with this position.
IV. Competencies
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following:
Attention to detail ? Quickly assemble Excel spreadsheets with complete accuracy
Clear Communications ? Written and oral communication is clear and concise
Communicates effectively with individuals for whom English is a second language
Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals; demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; measures self against standard of excellence; takes calculated risks to accomplish goals
Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people in decision-making process; makes timely decisions
Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently
Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities
Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; meets challenges with resourcefulness; generates suggestions for improving work; develops innovative approaches and ideas; presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention
Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events
Strategic Thinking - Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; understands organization's strengths & weaknesses
V. Experience
· Experience in Sales or Account Management a plus
· Experience with importing or cross-cultural teamwork beneficial
Our 170 year old business offers an informal work-place along with competitive compensation including 80% cost of comprehensive health insurance plan, 401(k), pension plans and profit sharing.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $36,000.00 /year
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