Sales Assistant Wholesale Electric Supply Co. of Houston - 3.9 Deer Park, TX Job Details Full-time 3 hours ago Qualifications High school diploma or GED Full Job Description Job title: Sales Assistant Reports to:

Inside Sales Manager Classification:

Non-Exempt Summary/Objective:

The Sales Assistant provides sole support to the sales team by performing a number of administrative tasks.

Essential Functions:

Prepares quotes, contracts and REP/RFI responses for potential customers. Maintains all quote documentation with accurate pricing and configurations. Maintains all sales demonstration tools and applications. Develops and delivers sales presentations in a professional and effective manner. Develops technical presentations for potential customers. Maintains up-to-date awareness of company activities, industry trends and government regulations. Perform additional assignments per supervisors direction.

Competencies:

Bilingual in the English and Spanish languages preferred. Commitment to and demonstration of high ethical standards governing professional behavior and interactions. Proven proficiency in the use of a personal computer accompanied by a strong aptitude for technical applications. Demonstrated time management and organizational skills. Developed knowledge of the industry within a given market. Electrical product knowledge strongly preferred. Presentation skills. Technical capacity. Customer/client focus. High degree of professionalism. Decision-making, problem-solving, and analytical skills. Organizational, multi-tasking, and prioritizing skills. MMS experience is strongly preferred. Proficient in Microsoft Word/Excel/Outlook, etc.

Supervisory Responsibility:

The Sales Assistant position does not have any direct supervisory responsibilities.

Working conditions:

Work Environment:

This job typically operates in a professional office environment, however much of the job is done travelling. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk. This is a largely sedentary role; however, some filing is required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bending or standing on a stool as necessary.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm. The employee must work 40 hours each week to maintain full-time status. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Travel:

This position requires no travel.

Education and Experience:

6 months of Sales Assistant, Administrative Assistant or Sales Support work experience. High school diploma required.