Sales Assistant — Entry Level with Growth Path to Sales Rep

BlueStar US; Hebron Estates (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

BlueStar is a leading global distributor of POS, barcode, data collection, RFID, security, and wireless mobility products. We seek a motivated Sales Assistant to join our team.

This entry-level role will transition into a Sales Representative, supporting the Sales Manager with clerical and administrative duties to ensure smooth information flow and follow-up for existing and prospective customers. The Sales Assistant reports to the Sales Manager and handles a variety of tasks including order

Qualifications

• Excellent telephone skills and computer knowledge with proficiency in database management and word processing.
• Demonstrated proficiency composing written communications.
• High energy level, able to multitask and manage day-to-day activities.
• Resourceful, well organized, dependable, efficient and detail oriented.
• 3–5 years' experience in customer service or sales support preferred.
• High school graduate; 2– or 4-year college graduate preferred.
• Oracle experience preferred but not required.
• Entry-level position with opportunity for advancement.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing customer issues.
• Enter and process orders through EDI, online, fax and/or email.
• Check item availability and confirm stock.
• Manage backorder/open order reports.
• Troubleshoot order issues.
• Take inbound customer calls.
• Manage the RMA process for customers.
• Coordinate in-house promotions.
• Self-study product materials to become familiar with product offerings (attend in-house training) and other responsibilities as necessary.

Skills

Telephone skills

Database management

Written communication

Organized

Customer service

Education

High school diploma

College degree preferred

Tools

Oracle

Job description

BlueStar is a leading global distributor of POS, barcode, data collection, RFID, security, and wireless mobility products. We seek a motivated Sales Assistant to join our team.

This entry-level role will transition into a Sales Representative, supporting the Sales Manager with clerical and administrative duties to ensure smooth information flow and follow-up for existing and prospective customers. The Sales Assistant reports to the Sales Manager and handles a variety of tasks including order