Sales Assistant (Admin)
Posted on:
3 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Who We Are
For the last 40 years Source Office Furniture & Systems Ltd. has been offering the best value in high-quality office furniture throughout Canada. We pride ourselves in offering unsurpassed customer service and a collaborative team environment where every employee is a part of our success. We are a rapidly growing and dynamic company and are seeking enthusiastic and energetic individuals to join our team.
About The Role
Source Office Furniture is seeking a Sales Assistant at our Kitchener ON location. This is a full-time position.
As the Sales Assistant you are responsible for providing administrative support to the sales representatives and account executives by managing and processing sales orders creating and modifying quotes and directly assisting customers by phone email or face-to-face. This role also supports core store functions to help ensure smooth day-to-day operations.
Why Join Source
Join a growing Canadian company with a strong reputation and established brand
Work in a collaborative supportive environment that values leadership and accountability
We Provide
Fun and positive work environment
Opportunity for professional growth
Competitive wage: $21.00 to $23.00 per hour
100% paid health and dental benefits plan after a successful 3-month probation including a $250 Health Spending Account
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employee discounts on our products
What Youll Do
Sales Administration / Sales Support
Generate sales orders on behalf of sales representatives as required and process accordingly
Create revise and manage quotes in support of Account Executives
Track open quotes and support consistent followup to improve conversion
Support sales staff in selling product in the showroom for vacation coverage or unplanned absences
Liaise with suppliers regarding pricing availability lead times and order status
Monitor backorders and coordinate with suppliers warehouse and installation teams
Support internal coordination to ensure smooth handoff from sale to delivery
Account Executives/ Business Development Support
Support Account Executives with proposal and presentation preparation including clean clientfacing documents
Assist with preparing materials for prospect and customer meetings
Help organize and maintain target account lists and active opportunities
Support followup and recap communication after customer meetings
Provide basic account research and opportunity tracking support
Help bring consistency and polish to sales materials and customer communication
Accounting / Store Administration
Conduct the daily cashout process and ensure accuracy
Support showroom presentation by ensuring products are properly displayed set up labeled and maintained
Assist with ensuring showroom products are accurately tracked counted and reflected in inventory systems
Other administrative duties as assigned to support store operations
What You Bring
High school diploma is a minimum; post secondary education; i.e. business diploma or certificate is an asset
1 year of office administration/coordination; preferably in a support role with tight deadlines and high pressure; being in a sales environment is an advantage
Superior customer service skills
Highly organized and able to manage time efficiently
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Able to work in a fast-paced environment and the ability to handle high pressure and multiple deadlines
Experience with business systems MS Office skills (Word Excel Outlook)
Work Schedule: Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:30pm.
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Required Experience:
Junior IC
About Company
Office Furniture - Great pricing on quality, stylish office furniture. Stores & shipping across Canada. Shop desks, ergnomic chairs, storage, boardroom...