Sales Support Account Specialist

Sales Support Account Specialist 3.5 3.5 out of 5 stars Iowa City, IA 52240 From $40,000 a year

• Full-time Bankers Advertising Company 2 reviews From $40,000 a year
• Full-time Sales Support Account Specialist

• Promotional Products Location:

  Iowa City, IA In-Office Position
• This is not a remote role.

Applicants must be local and able to work onsite. Bankers Advertising Company is seeking a highly organized and customer-focused professional to support and grow Bankers Advertising's sales efforts through a combination of administrative support, account management, and business development. This role will assist sales managers and sales representatives with research, communications, pricing, and order processing while also building and maintaining relationships with dormant, orphaned, active, and prospective accounts through tele-sales and ongoing customer engagement. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication, organizational, and creative problem-solving skills while maintaining a positive and professional attitude in a fast-paced sales environment. What You'll Do Perform product research and pricing requests for sales managers, sales representatives, and customers. Communicate professionally with customers and prospective customers via phone and email, responding to inquiries in a timely manner. Build and maintain relationships with dormant and orphaned accounts while prospecting for new customers through tele-sales and relationship-building efforts. Prepare and provide multiple quotes and product options for promotional products, calendars, apparel, and related product categories. Develop and maintain a strong understanding of promotional products, preferred suppliers, pricing structures, and commission calculations. Understand and support the online ordering process used by sales representatives to submit orders. Edit, enter, process, and manage orders to ensure accuracy, proper pricing, and complete factory instructions. Maintain detailed customer activity logs and provide regular updates to management. Attend tradeshows, seminars, webinars, internal training sessions, and company events to remain knowledgeable about industry trends, products, and opportunities. Maintain a positive, professional attitude that motivates and supports the sales team and contributes to a collaborative work environment. What We're Looking For Strong communication and relationship-building skills Self-motivated with a results-driven mindset Comfortable prospecting and cold calling Organized with strong attention to detail Ability to manage multiple projects independently Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel 1-3 years of sales, marketing, or advertising experience helpful but not required Compensation & Benefits Health insurance 401(k) Paid time off Ongoing professional development If you are motivated, organized, and ready to build long-term customer relationships in a growing industry, we'd love to hear from you. Bankers Advertising Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Pay:

From $40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Health insurance Paid time off

Work Location:

In person