FL- ADMINISTRATIVE SALES ASSISTANT- MIAMI

Job description

A & Associates is a reputable staffing agency with a proven track record in screening and recruiting as well as job placement and career development. With more than ten (10) offices throughout the Unites States, A & Associates is a company that can be trusted to provide a diverse level of services with excellence, diligence and integrity. “Quality In Everything We Do” is far more than our mantra, it is our standard!!

Explore a career with A & Associates, one of the leading providers for temporary, temp-to-hire, permanent placement services and security guard services.

General Job Description

The Sales Assistant is responsible for maintaining the customer database and for regular support to Sales Arborists and customers, ensuring that all sales documents and agreements are completed or followed up upon before they are completed.

Pay $17hr

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Works diligently to ensure bids are delivered, turned in on-time, and in accordance to

municipal requirements.

• Sources leads for Sales Arborists.

• Interacts with customers to coordinate arrival times for Sales Arborists including

appointment delays and rescheduling.

• Heavy phone work including outbound sales support, customer service support, and

scheduling appointments.

• Provides administrative support to Sales Arborists.

• Provides customer service and supports inside sales.

• Follows-up with customers with pending/open proposals.

• Maintains multiple calendars: sales calendars, Municipal bid/meeting calendars, etc.

• Drafts proposals.

• Administration of customer database and files.

• Maintains an up-to-date and accurate leads list.

• Oversees process to register Native Tree Services with local Municipalities & State agencies

to ascertain “approved vendor status”.

• Ensures bids are prepared and ready for final review by management 48 hours before the due

date.

• Works cooperatively with the Operations department to ensure all work orders are processed,

completed correctly and entered into the system on a timely basis.

• Maintains an up-to-date and accurate work order list.

Minor Duties and Responsibilities

• Occasionally attends and represents the company at Public Meeting notices for

Municipal bids.

Authority and Accountability

Scope of Authority: Limited and non-discretionary.

This role works under delegated authority.

All bid requests and job proposals must be escalated to and discussed with the Sales Director (or designee) before a final quote can be discussed with a potential client.

This role is responsible for inside sales. As such, the role does have limited authority to provide

quotes on pre-approved jobs or sales promotions. The role is not responsible for the viability,

assessment, or scope of work of a potential lead. All leads or sales opportunities must be

discussed with the Sales Director (or designee) concerning scope of work and final pricing.

This position does not have “final approval” privileges.

Qualifications For the Job

• Excellent telephone manners and customer service skills are required.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.

• Accuracy and attention to detail a must.

Education: Associate degree or higher preferred. Highschool diploma or equivalent required.

Experience: 5 years of relevant administrative sales assistant experience in this industry.

Key Competencies

• Excellent people and customer service skills required.

• Excellent verbal communication skills required.

• Excellent writing skills.

• Attention to detail and good organizational skills.

• Proficient with computers and computer software.

EEO STATEMENT

A & Associates, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $17.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Commute:

• Miami, FL 33261 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Miami, FL 33261: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person