Assistant Sales Manager
ABOUT THE COMPANY
At Thompson Machinery, we offer a unique opportunity for candidates to join our team as a Caterpillar equipment dealer, serving the middle and west Tennessee and northern Mississippi regions since 1944. As industry leaders, we take pride in delivering exceptional equipment solutions to a diverse range of sectors, including construction, forestry, mining, agriculture, and more. As a total equipment solution provider, we extend our expertise to cater to trucking, power generation, and marine businesses. We value the relationships we build with our customers, employees, and the communities we serve. As part of our team, candidates will have the opportunity to be a part of an organization that prioritizes customer satisfaction, excellence in service, and community growth. If you are seeking a fulfilling career with a company that values its employees and strives to make a difference, Thompson Machinery is the ideal place to realize your potential and achieve professional success.
JOB PROFILE
The Assistant Sales Manager is responsible for a variety of general administrative duties that support the Sales Department, including working directly with Caterpillar sales and finance programs. The Assistant Sales Manager will support a team of 5 Sales Managers in various tasks related to the sales process which will include assisting in day-to-day operations and contributing to the efficiency of the Sales department.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Act as a point of contact for the sales department to internal departments and provide information and resources as requested
- Assist in setting up new leads, contacts and projects and updating existing projects
- Build and deliver reports to management and sales teams, based on expressed needs
- Build, maintain and update KPI dashboards and reports for the entire department
- Build, maintain and update templates for contracts and forms
- Assist with organizing client proposals and tracking opportunities
- Assist with sending contracts and agreements
- Various other administrative assistant duties and sales admin support functions as needed
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's degree in business administration and/or previous working experience in an Assistant Sales Manager or Supervisory role
- Previous experience utilizing Sales Platforms (experience with AS400 is a big plus)
- Must be proficient in Outlook, Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- 2 plus years of administrative experience (experience supporting a Sales team is a big plus)
- Manage all post sales related activity of the Sales Team
- Act as administrative assistant to Sales Team or other designated management within the Sales Department
- Ability to project a professional demeanor
- Respond to sales inquiries via phone, email and in writing as directed by the Sales Team
- Carry out administrative tasks such as data input, processing information, completing paperwork and filing documents
- Speak with internal and external customers using clear and professional language
- Ability to work under general direction, on multiple tasks with demanding timelines
- Ability to work effectively with team members on varying levels of the organization
- Demonstrated organization skills and attention to detail
Thompson Machinery offers competitive salaries and a complete benefits package.
Compensation for this position will be commensurate with the candidate's experience and background.
Thompson Machinery is an equal opportunity employer: Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.
Listing is current as of Apr 22, 2024 09:45 AM