Position Overview:

We are seeking a motivated Sales Support Specialist to join our team and assist in our efforts to expand our reach and impact. The Sales Support Specialist will play a crucial role in managing our Salesforce database, providing administrative support to sales directors, and ensuring seamless coordination of various sales-related activities.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and update Salesforce database to ensure accurate and up-to-date information on leads, contacts, accounts, and opportunities.
• Oversee Salesforce system updates and changes and work with outside consultants to resolve issues if necessary
• Coordinate and manage logistics for conferences and sales visits, including booth registration, workshop proposals, and materials preparation.
• Support directors in sales presentations by booking or preparing meetings, taking or reviewing notes in sales presentations, following up with prospective partners promptly, and providing quotes and supporting documents as needed.
• Provide general administrative support to the sales team, including managing calendars, scheduling appointments, and organizing files.
• Analyze and sort data provided by conferences to create mailing lists, produce leads, and import opportunities to Salesforce for Sales Directors.
• Collaborate with Sales Directors and manager to create strategies for key states, territories, and regions. Purchase district/contact data from MDR based on Salesforce needs.
• Aid Sales Directors in executing RFP submissions by sorting through listed requirements, collecting documents, and uploading/printing completed items to the submission platform.

Preferred Experience:

• 2 years of experience in a sales support or administrative role, preferably in a non-profit or education-related organization.
• Proficiency in Salesforce or similar CRM software.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel.
• Proficiency in project management tools such as Asana, Monday, etc., preferred.

Qualities

• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy in data entry and record-keeping.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Pay & Benefits:

• Full-time hours. $22-24/hr. commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth within the organization.
• Meaningful work contributing to the improvement of education outcomes for children and families.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Travel requirement:

• No travel

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Excel, Office Suite, Google Docs: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person