Sales Assistant to Sales Manager

Position: Sales Assistant to Sales Manager
Location: Rocky View County, Calgary
Salary: $60,000
Job Type: Full-time, permanent, In office with possibility of hybrid after integration
Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package

About the company:

Step into an exciting new chapter with our client’s dynamic and expanding team! They are devoted to fostering a strong, positive culture and creating thrilling opportunities for their employees. With a legacy of over 27 years of excellence, they take immense pride in their dedicated and experienced sales team, many of whom have been loyal for over a decade. Now is the perfect time to join them as they continue to grow and invest in a bright future.

About the team:

You will be working closely with the sales director who leads a team of 13 representatives and 10 Customer Service Representatives (CSRs) and collaborates closely with the operations department to ensure seamless service and support for their clients.

What you'll be doing:

As the right hand to the Sales Director, the Sales Assistant is essential in supporting sales activities and driving revenue growth.

Your responsibilities will encompass:

- Coordinating the sales director’s complex agenda, travel and meetings.
- Assisting with client meetings and visits, acting as a liaison between clients and the sales team.
- Managing and coordinating events, ensuring smooth logistics and successful execution.
- Tracking logistics and maintaining communication with customers regarding their orders.
- Reviewing inventory rotation reports and maintaining back orders.
- Interfacing with customers to provide exceptional service and resolve inquiries.
- Overseeing the CSRs to ensure order processing is efficient and accurate.
- Preparing price forecasts, quotes, and sales analysis reports.
- Coordinating and documenting meetings, ensuring follow-up and accountability.
- Keeping track of sales targets and performance metrics.
- Utilizing advanced Excel skills for data analysis and reporting, and using AS400 for forecasts.
- Ensuring confidentiality in handling sensitive information such as salaries and commissions.

What we are looking for:

We need a self-starter with excellent decision-making skills and the ability to handle high-paced, quickly changing environments.

The ideal candidate will have:

- Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively interact with clients and team members.
- Advanced proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel (pivot tables) and Outlook.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Experience with AS400 or similar systems is a plus.
- An intuitive ability to analyze sales reports and data.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to coordinate logistics and events seamlessly.
- Experience in a sales assistant or similar role is preferred.

Why you'll love this role:

- Be part of a growing company with exciting opportunities for advancement.
- Work in a supportive environment with a dedicated and experienced team.
- Engage with colleagues from Montreal and beyond.
- Enjoy a workplace that values hard work and employee retention.

Please forward your resume in Word format to Cristina Bilbao at .

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