Portland Sales Administrator needed

Portland, OR (no relocation at all – please no resumes from people not already in Portland), this could be a great one. Terrific company!!

Email Joe Hage if interested.

Key Area Of Responsibilities

Works with GM, Logistics, Marketing and Operations to resolve retail customer service complaints regarding sales and service inquiries.

Support GM on maintaining price Lists from all customers and channels.

Provide product knowledge, pricing, availability, order status, sales order details to customers.

Supports GM by Monitoring, Tracking and Managing Sales related Budgets with Finance.

Generate reports for GM to make decisions by gathering information across all functions of the organization.

Supports Brokers, Retailers and Distributors on Requests for Sales Tools, Information and Sales Materials.

Manages Customer, Broker and Distributor Key personnel database using CRM tools to assist to mailings and key contacts.

Support brokers and distributors on policies and operating procedures.

Assists GM in Preparing budgets and budget expenditures.

Supports GM, Brokers and Distributors to support Retail Sales meetings and shows.

Provide administrative support to assist GM in the sales process.

Report to executive management sales information, POS status, sales Trends and related details.

Communicate sales activity, actions and results on a daily basis to GM.

Qualifications

College degree (BA/BS preferred).

At least one year of administrative experience, preferably in sales.

Expertise in Microsoft packages (Word, Excel) and email databases.

CRM experience a distinct advantage

Must have exceptional communication and analytical skills, be flexible yet thorough and organized, and multi-task efficiently In a fast paced, team oriented environment.

Knowledge

Sales and Marketing — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services.

English Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Customer and Personal Service — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services.

Administration and Management — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in Sales.

Skills

Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Mathematics — Using mathematics to solve problems.

Time Management — Managing one's own time and the time of others.

Service Orientation — Actively looking for ways to help people.

Monitoring — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Active Learning — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

Written Comprehension — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Attention to Detail — Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.

Work Styles/ Values

Integrity — Job requires being honest and ethical.

Concern for Others — Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.

Cooperation — Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.

Adaptability/Flexibility — Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.

Fair Dinkum (see gDiapers.com)