Sales Assistant

Wholesale Electric Supply Co. of Houston, Inc.; Deer Park (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Wholesale Electric Supply Co. of Houston, Inc. is seeking a Sales Assistant to provide dedicated support to the inside sales team, handling administrative tasks and assisting with quotes, contracts, and customer communications.

The role emphasizes accuracy, organization, and professional presentation skills, with opportunities to develop technical sales materials and stay informed about industry trends.

Qualifications

• 6 months of Sales Assistant, Administrative Assistant or Sales Support experience.
• High school diploma required.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Strong PC skills and aptitude for technical applications.
• Electrical product knowledge strongly preferred in this industry.

Responsibilities

• Prepares quotes, contracts and REP/RFI responses for potential customers.
• Maintains all quote documentation with accurate pricing and configurations.
• Maintains all sales demonstration tools and applications.
• Develops and delivers sales presentations in a professional and effective manner.
• Develops technical presentations for potential customers.
• Maintains up-to-date awareness of company activities, industry trends and government regulations.
• Performs additional assignments per supervisor's direction.

Skills

Bilingual (EN/ES)

Time management

Organizational skills

Presentation skills

Professionalism

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

MS Office

Education

High school diploma

Tools

MS Office

MMS experience

Job description

Summary/Objective

The Sales Assistant provides sole support to the sales team by performing a number of administrative tasks.

Job Title

Sales Assistant

Reports To

Inside Sales Manager

Classification

Non-Exempt

Summary/Objective

The Sales Assistant provides sole support to the sales team by performing a number of administrative tasks.

Essential Functions

• Prepares quotes, contracts and REP/RFI responses for potential customers.
• Maintains all quote documentation with accurate pricing and configurations.
• Maintains all sales demonstration tools and applications.
• Develops and delivers sales presentations in a professional and effective manner.
• Develops technical presentations for potential customers.
• Maintains up-to-date awareness of company activities, industry trends and government regulations.
• Perform additional assignments per supervisors direction.

Competencies

• Bilingual in the English and Spanish languages preferred.
• Commitment to and demonstration of high ethical standards governing professional behavior and interactions.
• Proven proficiency in the use of a personal computer accompanied by a strong aptitude for technical applications.
• Demonstrated time management and organizational skills.
• Developed knowledge of the industry within a given market.
• Electrical product knowledge strongly preferred.
• Presentation skills.
• Technical capacity.
• Customer/client focus.
• High degree of professionalism.
• Decision-making, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Organizational, multi-tasking, and prioritizing skills.
• MMS experience is strongly preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word/Excel/Outlook, etc.

Supervisory Responsibility

The Sales Assistant position does not have any direct supervisory responsibilities.

Working Conditions

Work Environment: This job typically operates in a professional office environment, however much of the job is done travelling. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk.

This is a largely sedentary role; however, some filing is required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bending or standing on stool as necessary.

Position Type And Expected Hours Of Work

This is a full time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm. The employee must work 40 hours each week to maintain full-time status. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Travel

This position requires no travel.

Education And Experience

• 6 months of Sales Assistant, Administrative Assistant or Sales Support work experience.
• High school diploma required.