Lead Sales Associate

NGC; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the greater Buffalo area seeks a Lead Sales Associate to enhance client sales strategies and manage relationships. The role involves driving sales, maintaining customer service, and implementing corporate initiatives. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in sales, customer service, and business administration.

Qualifications

• Previous customer service experience in a retail environment.
• A self-starter who is adaptable and resilient.

Responsibilities

• Grow clients' accounts and improve sales monthly.
• Maintain positive relationships with vendors and customers.
• Control market territory and manage escalations.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication

Sales Strategy

Relationship Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration

High School Diploma

Job description

NextGen Contracting in the greater Buffalo area is looking for a Lead Sales Associate. As our company expands, we are seeking a full-time candidate to help evolve our clients' sales strategy by utilizing our professional knowledge and, more importantly, our extensive experience in Business Partnerships. Our team of Sales Associates is responsible for vetting client knowledge, including new products, services, and upgrades our customer is eligible for. This successful Lead Sales Associate will be tasked with controlling our market territory, managing escalations and promotions, specifying prices, and maintaining relationships with our clients and customers.

What will you be doing:

• Grow our clients' accounts monthly with continuous improvement and increases.
• Responsible for customer service, price setting, promoting listings, and identifying products.
• Communicate effectively with customers, fellow employees, and management.
• Be knowledgeable and familiar with the surrounding businesses to track competitors' tactics.
• Maintain and build positive relationships with vendors, suppliers, and customers
• Utilize our existing sales systems and drive sales overall.
• Plan and implement corporate and departmental initiatives, policies, and procedures for our office.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree preferably in business administration or related field
• Previous customer service/ cashier experience in a retail environment
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• A self-starter with a sense of ownership who is adaptable, resilient, and can work independently in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Ability to interact with diverse personalities

NextGen Contracting is an Equal Opportunity Employer of all qualified individuals. All employment decisions are made without age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, military leave or veteran status, genetic information, or other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where we value diversity and unique experiences, backgrounds, and identities.

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