About us

Winward International Inc. is a small business in Fremont, CA 94538. For over 45 years, we have continued to be innovative in our craft and our specialty is in luxury home decor.

We are looking for an enthusiastic Assistant Account Executive to join our small but fun team! You will be supporting sales opportunities and managing customer relationships. You will primarily be assisting our corporate and internet sales departments in the area of online sales through wholesale, dropshipping and direct-to-consumer.

This is an entry-level position. The ideal candidate will have some experience in the responsibilities listed below. We expect you to be a reliable professional who is ready to learn with a results-driven approach.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the entire sales cycle for the team's accounts from proposal to product set up and account management.
• Primary objective is to assist with the early sales cycle of product proposal and product set up with our retail partners.
• Order entry, inventory updating, and invoicing functions.
• Provide professional after-sales support and customer service support.
• Prepare reports and data analysis for the management team.
• Assist with updating the company's websites & e-commerce website as needed.
• Work collaboratively with our internal teams across the company.
• Keep detailed logs and information organized.
• Assist in unearthing new sales opportunities through research.
• Perform other ad hoc projects as requested and as proactively identified.

Requirements

• Copywriting skills is required (writing product marketing descriptions).
• English fluency is required.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Organizational and time-management skills.
• Can-do attitude, agile, always improving and passionate about your work.
• Good communication/presentation skills and ability to build relationships.
• Experience with data entry, processing orders, inventory updating, and portal invoicing.
• Experience with dropship EDI systems SPS Commerce, DSCO, Commercehub, or Vendornet.
• Experience with Shopify is a plus.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office; knowledge of ERP/CRM systems is a plus.
• Knowledge of market research, sales and e-commerce is a plus.
• Experience as an Account Executive, or in other sales/customer service role is a plus.
• BA in business administration, sales or marketing is a plus.
• High school graduated with 3 years of consistent office working experience will also be considered.

Job Type: Part-time Temporary to Permanent

This is not a remote work position.

Winward International Inc. provided the following inclusive hiring information:

We are an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 20 per week

Experience level:

• 3 years

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Travel requirement:

• No travel

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• office working: 3 years (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Fremont, CA 94538: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person