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Rails Company
Sales Assistant
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What they do
A Sales Assistant provides administrative assistance to sales representatives or teams. Provides follow up on sales leads or assists with marketing or recruiting new leads, and compiles sales reports. Works in an office or in a remote location and provides assistance by phone, email or the internet.
$48,991 / year median in New Jersey
-18% projected decline
Job Description
Job Title:
Inside Sales Assistant Location:
Maplewood, NJ Company:
Rails Company Employment Type:
Full-Time Join a Company That Values Excellence - Rails Company Is Hiring! Rails Company is a well-established (95 years) and respected leader in our industry, known for delivering quality products and excellent support. We're currently seeking a proactive, detail-oriented Sales Assistant to support our sales and operations team. If you're organized, customer-focused, and ready to grow with a company that truly values its employees — this is your opportunity!What You'll Do:
As our Sales Assistant, you'll play a vital role in helping our sales operations run smoothly and efficiently.Key responsibilities include:
- Answering incoming phone calls and assisting customers in a friendly, professional manner
- Entering customer quotes and orders accurately into our system
- Quote follow up for conversion to sales orders
- Requesting quotes from our suppliers, entering POs and expediting late items
- Creating and sending customer invoices through Ariba and Oris and other portals
- Supporting the organization with additional administrative tasks
- Assisting with internal coordination between departments to ensure timely order fulfillment
What We're Looking For:
- Previous experience in sales support, customer service in a manufacturing environment
- Interested in engineered solutions - able to communicate technical concepts with our customers
- Strong skills in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
- Excellent communication, multitasking, and time management skills
- Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to accuracy and organization
- Experience with Microsoft Business Central ERP system or other modern ERP systems such as Netsuite
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn about and help with other aspects of the operation Why You'll Love Working at
Rails Company:
- Competitive salary
- Health insurance and dental coverage
- A supportive, team-oriented work environment
- Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
- Paid time off and additional company perks At Rails Company, we believe in hiring great people and giving them the tools and support they need to succeed.