Sales and Sample Assistant

Express Employment Professionals - Ottawa East; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Sales and Sample Assistant to support growth in product distribution. Responsibilities include designing sales samples, assisting sales teams, and managing sales databases. This full-time role offers a competitive hourly wage and opportunities for growth in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Health and dental benefits after probation

RRSP Match

Room for growth / advancement

Employee events

Bus accessible / free parking on site

New modern space

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of administrative experience in sales support or marketing.
• Strong attention to detail and creativity.
• Ability to work independently and meet goals.

Responsibilities

• Design and produce sales samples.
• Assist sales and design teams.
• Maintain sales databases and records.

Skills

Technical skills

Design skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma

Post-secondary education in Marketing, Design, Business Administration, Communications

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Creative Suite

Wix

Social Media Platforms

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Express Employment Professionals - Ottawa East provided pay range

This range is provided by Express Employment Professionals - Ottawa East. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

CA$25.00 / hr - CA$27.00 / hr

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Franchise Co-Owner | Director of Business Development at Express Employment Professionals. Trusted client partner and advisor in all things human…

We're seeking a skilled Sales and Sample Assistant to support one of the largest distributors of floor and wall products' growth in the west end.

Duties may include, but are not limited to :

• Designing and producing sales samples to showcase products
• Providing assistance and resources to outside sales and design team members to enhance their performance
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date sales databases, contacts, and records
• Developing sales materials, such as brochures, flyers, and presentations, with basic graphic design skills
• Keeping the company website current with fresh content, product information, and promotions
• Creating and scheduling engaging content for social media platforms to build brand awareness and drive sales
• Overseeing the storage, tracking, and organization of sales samples
• Placing orders for new sales samples and replenishing stock as needed
• Receiving, organizing, and storing new sample stock, ensuring inventory is accurate and well-maintained

Are you Qualified?

• 1-2 years of administrative experience, preferably in sales support or marketing
• High School Diploma required; post-secondary education in Marketing, Design, Business Administration, Communications, or related field is an asset
• Strong technical and design skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word), Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), Wix, and Social Media platforms
• Excellent attention to detail, creativity, and organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a customer-centric approach
• Ability to work independently, stay motivated, and meet results-driven goals
• Tech-savvy and comfortable working in a fast-paced back-office environment

Benefits and perks :

• Health and dental benefits after probation (premiums fully paid by company)
• RRSP Match
• Room for growth / advancement
• Employee events
• Bus accessible / free parking on site
• New modern space

Wage : $25.00 to $27.00 per hour depending on experience

Schedule :

Monday to Friday – 8 : 00am to 4 : 00pm

If you are interested and believe you meet the specified qualifications, please reply to this ad with your Resume. Must be able to provide 2 work related references.

We thank all applicants for their interest in Express Employment Professionals; however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Express Employment Professionals is an equal opportunity employer.

Seniority level

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Administrative, Marketing, and Sales

Interior Design

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