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ABOUT THE ROLE
The Sales Assistant will provide support to the ELT and School sales team to aid in the efficient operation of the group and will report to the Sales and Marketing Manager. They will also provide exceptional client service to the educational community the sales team serves.
Responsibilities include:
Providing administrative support for the field sales team and their manager, maintaining timely, efficient, and professional correspondence and communication to ensure that all staff are able to carry out their roles effectively
Professionally responding to client requests via phone and email by monitoring and fielding requests that come in via email and voicemail
Supporting sales team in growing existing customer base by researching new opportunities and following up on leads
Monitoring and managing lead reporting to assist the sales team and ensure accurate data entry in Salesforce
Assisting with the tracking and qualifying of sales leads from marketing campaigns and company website
Running and sharing sales reporting at peak sales times
Attending professional displays and conferences
Managing relationships with 3rd party vendors
ABOUT YOU
Strong computer skills, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
Exceptional organizational skills and ability to problem-solve, prioritize, and manage heavy workloads and deadlines
Excellent interpersonal and oral and written communication skills
High level of attention to detail and accuracy
A professional manner and the ability to handle confidential and sensitive information
Ability to work efficiently and effectively in a virtual environment
Location: This position is hybrid out of the Don Mills, Ontario office.
GJC Level: S2 (for internal purposes only)
We are committed to supporting diversity in our workforce and ensuring an inclusive environment where all individuals can thrive. We seek to employ a workforce representative of the markets that we serve and encourage applications from all.
