Administrative Assistant to Sales Professional
5 days ago
Atlanta
Job DescriptionAt the Tom James Company, an Assistant supports our sales team members, store leaders, and key organizational leaders fulfilling our mission to be a global leader in the fashion industry. An Assistant is a valued member of the Tom James sales support team.We currently have a full-time opening in our Atlanta, GA office. Our position is for 40 hours per week at $20 per hour, plus monthly bonus opportunities. We offer a generous PTO plan, health benefits, paid holidays, and a 401(k) plan. Regular onsite attendance required.Responsibilities • The Assistant's responsibilities include day-to-day support of their sales team member which includes tasks such as tracking orders, entering sales leads, delivering customer service, and providing day-to-day support for client visits. The assistant also has the privilege of helping to build the Tom James business. The job responsibilities of an assistant at Tom James are:, • Prepares necessary aspects for each day’s client visits, • Preps clothing to be delivered, • Locates necessary client information (A/R balances, sales sheet), • Updates sales materials regarding fabrics/options, • Coordinates and maintains all client orders/files, • Delivers client communication such as:, • Setting up appointments, • Communicating about orders, • Scheduling deliveries, • Sending reminders, • Communicates regularly with sales professional and other members of the store team; meets regularly with sales professional for setting goals, • Supports the sales efforts of the sales professional, • Manages daily calendar, • Organizes inventory, • Prospects new clients using internet and social media applications, • Enters referrals into CRM, • Sends introductory and promotional messages, • Creates call lists/hot lists, • Delivers exceptional customer service (during interactions such as contacting factories, working with accounting, navigating alterations and/or returns), • Pursues efficiencies for processes and communication to make the sales process more efficient, • Picks up and delivers client items as needed, • Maintains a professional image to interface with corporate clientsRequirements and Criteria, • Confident, independent worker, • Strong communication skills (verbal and written, plus listening skills), • Excellent organizational skills, • Outstanding time management skills, • Professional customer service skills, • Social media savviness (especially on LinkedIn & Instagram), • Proficient using multiple forms of technology (Google Drive products, Microsoft products, etc.), • Possesses basic accounting skills (such as balancing accounts), • Enjoys being flexible and multitasking, • Motivated to tackle challenges, • Yearns to work in a fast-paced team environment, • Ability to bend and lift up to 20 lbs, • Valid Driver's License required (Exception: Larger metropolitan areas), • Two years office-related experience is preferred.