Sales Associate ( Inside)

Sales Associate (Inside)

Job Location: Fort Worth, TX. (Houston may be considered)

Job Duration: 6+ Months

Position Overview/Summary

The Sales Associate generates and follows sales leads for all company products. They are responsible for cultivating relationships and promoting products with current customers.

Essential Job Functions

• Develops and maintains favorable relationships with new and existing clients in order to increase revenue
• Handles incoming calls and emails from subscribers and potential subscribers including standard customer service needs
• Handles incoming sales leads to generate more revenue for the company
• Makes "cold calls" to potential clients about reports we could provide them
• Prospecting for potential new clients and then following up with a personal visit
• Ensures that all goods and services meet the client's needs
• Performs a variety of office administrative work
• Directs others and offers advice on certain projects

Non-essential Job Functions

• Works under general supervision within a team
• May answer internal or external customer questions or respond to requests
• Keeps supervisor or manager apprised of all work related projects for approval
• Handles incoming sales emails and responds within a timely manner to existing and potential clients

Requirements- Preferred Education

• Associate Degree in Business Administration, Marketing or related field

Experience

• 2 years experience in a direct sales environment

Other Skills/Abilities

• Requires creative and problem solving skills
• Experience with group or individual sales calls
• Extensive knowledge of company products and pricing
• Must possess effective written and verbal communication skills and excellent etiquette skills over the phone
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines consistently
• Must be computer literate
• Must maintain and secure sensitive/confidential information
• Ability to oversee client accounts and aid in developing revenue streams
• Good research skills with results-oriented/deadline driven mindset and self motivated
• Able to work independently with little supervision
• Strong attention to detail and solid organization and time management skills
• Able to multi-task well

Organizational Relationships:

• Reports to Manager
• Interacts with colleagues at all levels in the conduct of day-to-day activities

External Relationships:

• Regular interaction with clients and potential clients

Travel:

• Little travel is expected with this position

Physical Requirements: Noise: Low noise Standing/Lifting: Regularly required to sit and occasionally required to stand Occasionally required to lift and/or move (push/pull) up to 25 pounds Visual: Specific vision abilities required by this job includes close vision Stress: Typical moderate level of stress; must have ability to self manage and calmly react to daily business issues and challenges Will be required to perform other duties as requested, directed or assigned.