Sales Administrative Assistant

Portsmouth, NH-based Lodging Econometrics is a trusted advisor and consultant to global hotel companies seeking to accelerate their growth and market share. Lodging Econometrics (LE) is the leading lodging industry consulting partner for global real estate intelligence. Based upon our clients' growth objectives, we create customized programs that identify and present all new business opportunities sourced from our global hotel real estate intelligence.

POSITION PURPOSE

Under the direction of the SVP of Sales, the Sales Administrative Assistant will provide general administrative support and assistance for Lodging Econometrics, including client interaction and support, invoicing, ensuring orders are met, resolving issues, assisting with identifying growth opportunities when possible, and enhancing the sales team's capabilities. An emphasis will be placed on attention to detail and a high standard of business writing to assist in drafting and completing sales contracts, correspondence, orders, and tradeshow logistics for staff.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare and proofread persuasive sales correspondence for the team
• Have a comprehensive understanding of our product offerings
• Coordinate travel, internal and external client meetings, and conference calls
• Update and create new Database entries, including updating contact information, creating routing slips and invoices based on contracts, and executing database queries on behalf of the sales and marketing team
• Handle and route incoming calls in a professional manner
• Complete weekly sales department performance reports
• Work across departments and integrate with Marketing and the Deliverables team as the department liaison
• Organize and coordinate trade show logistics, including printing, samples, booth preparation, and shipping
• Track and maintain electronic and paper contract filing systems.
• Act as a back-up to other team members
• Provide administrative support to directors and their commitments to philanthropic endeavors
• Able to prospect and close small sales after training
• May perform other administrative duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's or Associate's Degree (minimum) in Communications, Business Management, or other business-related fields, along with 3-5 years of related experience/training or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be highly proficient with MS Office, particularly Excel
• Must have exemplary business writing skills
• Energetic and enthusiastic professional with excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Superior organizational and project management skills with attention to detail, simultaneously supporting multiple people
• Exercise complete discretion in handling confidential information
• Database skills in FileMaker or other database platform is preferred
• The ideal candidate has a sales support background in a team setting

BENEFITS

• Competitive Salary
• Medical Insurance
• Dental & Vision Insurance

STD, LTD

& Life Insurance

• 401(k) Plan
• Ten Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Discounted Movie Passes Lodging Econometrics, Inc.

, is an equal opportunity employer in Portsmouth, NH, and was named Family Business of the Year by the University of New Hampshire's Center for Family Business. If you meet the requirements above, are passionate about your work, and are ready to join a challenging team, please email your cover letter and resume to jobs(@)lodgingeconometrics.com.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$60,000.00 - $67,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Retirement plan Vision insurance

Education:

Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

Microsoft Office:

1 year (Preferred)

Customer Service:

2 years (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person