Sales Assistant

Location: Barrington

Part Time Sales Assistant

Works Remotely

Note:
We are currently unable to accept applications from candidates based in California or Washington

PRESENCE is a national, natural products broker and service provider that was born from a desire to work in a progressive, vibrant and environmentally conscious industry while building communicative partnerships with other like-minded companies. We are passionate about taking better care of the planet and ourselves, we have high energy, strong standards, strategic vision and are committed to making natural and organic products the standard again.

We love to learn, are on-trend and care about our teams and their well-being.

A little about this role:

Our Part Time Sales Assistants support our Sales Teams on the day-to-day business. This part-time position handles everything from submitting promotions and new items to assisting with presentation materials and filling in for other Sales Assistants as necessary. .

A day in the life:

• Sales Support - as a Part Time Sales Assistant, you'd be responsible for assisting with routine and daily tasks as defined by the Director of Sales Administration. Completing 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 TEAMS tools, updating internal databases, 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 customers. As 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.
• Additional Support - as a Part Time Sales Assistant, you will be responsible for completing ad hoc projects as needed. You will also be responsible for stepping in and covering an open desk/assisting other team members as needed.
• Attention to Detail - the ability to complete all forms and submissions with accuracy is critical. Be 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 essential. Part Time Sales Assistants are responsible for managing and prioritizing all incoming action requests. Quick 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 job. Projects 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, One Note, and Outlook
• Flexibility to successfully multi-task in a fast-paced environment with a positive attitude

Salary: Part time position, hourly rate commensurate with level of experience, location and current market landscape

Benefits: PTO, 401K with match, Employee Discounts, Employee Assistance Program, Wellness Program and more!

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