Sales Assistant
We are looking for a motivated Sales Assistant to join our team in Reston, Virginia. This contract position offers an exciting opportunity to engage directly with customers, showcase your communication skills, and contribute to sales initiatives. This is a hybrid position, working two days onsite in the Reston office. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational abilities and experience working with CRM systems and Office tools.
Responsibilities :
- Conduct outbound calls to reach potential and existing customers, ensuring effective communication and relationship building.
- Assist with inbound sales inquiries, providing detailed information and support to customers.
- Utilize CRM systems to manage customer data, track interactions, and monitor sales progress.
- Collaborate with the sales team to develop and implement outreach strategies.
- Maintain accurate records and documentation to support sales activities.
- Prepare reports and presentations using Office tools to communicate progress and key metrics.
- Demonstrate attention to detail when organizing customer information and managing tasks.
- Participate in team meetings to share insights and contribute to sales goals.
- Managing customer accounts and upselling products.
Requirements :
Minimum of 2 years of experience making outbound calls and engaging with customers.Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and using CRM systems.Prior sales experience is required.Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, to interact effectively with customers and team members.Previous experience in research.Excellent organizational skills with a keen attention to detail.Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.Knowledge in business development, upselling or call center environments where there making a lot of phone calls daily.