Sales Associate

Persistent Systems; New York (NY); On-site; USD 76,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Tuition assistance

Fitness membership reimbursement

Job summary

Persistent Systems in New York is looking for a Sales Associate to support their Business Development team. The successful candidate will handle customer inquiries, manage purchase orders, and assist the sales team with training. Proficiency in Salesforce and a Bachelor's degree are essential for this role.

The position offers a compensation range of $76,000 to $85,000 per year, alongside a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Prior work/internship experience supporting sales teams.
• Experience with project planning and analysis.
• Articulate communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the VP of Business Development to increase sales efficiency.
• Create and maintain sales records using Salesforce.com.
• Manage customer purchase orders in the ERP system.

Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Word

Proficiency in Excel

Proficiency in PowerPoint

Outgoing personality

Strong sense of urgency

Competitive nature

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Job Description & Responsibilities

Persistent Systems is seeking a Sales Associate to support the day-to-day operations of the company’s Business Development team. The role involves responding to inquiries from current and prospective customers, accepting and entering purchase orders in the ERP system, supporting on-site and/or remote sales employees with training and information requirements, acting as a sales liaison across the company, performing sales data analysis, and preparing presentations and documentation.

Position Responsibilities

• Support the Vice President of Business Development and Business Development Directors to increase business and the efficiency of the Sales function
• Create and maintain records on the operations of the Sales team using Salesforce.com; conduct queries and analysis using Salesforce tools
• Accept and enter all Purchase Orders submitted by Customers into ERP System and maintain KPI of >80% accuracy; keep Customers updated on Order Confirmation, shipping timeline, and any delivery updates
• Enter Estimates via ERP System in support of Customer equipment requirements
• Enforce the data integrity of Salesforce.com for the purpose of forecasting
• Operate within the overall Specialist Team – occasionally provide backup for other Sales Associates, support new hire trainings, share best practices, and collaborate on cross-vertical efforts
• Support exportation of the Wave Relay® system and its components in compliance with all federal laws and regulations
• Support customers in business and sales capacities as required for expansion through direct sales; answer sales phone calls; attend trade shows; email communication
• Act as a liaison between the Sales, Business Development, Operations, and Marketing Functions
• Monitor the performance of the Sales and Business Development functions and design improvement models
• Prepare weekly sales meeting minutes and any follow-ups
• Perform administrative functions including updating calendars and coordinating meetings
• Work closely with the Programs and Contracts team to support customers
• Support Capture Management team in responding to proposals and provide analytical support for new and existing programs
• Lead the planning and preparation for trade shows – will travel to trade shows to support

Job Qualifications & Experience

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related field or equivalent experience
• Prior work/internship experience supporting sales teams and/or in a customer‑facing position
• Experience with project planning and analysis
• Experience with team account budgets and forecasting
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Outgoing personality with personal drive to create professional relationships
• Articulate communication skills
• Strong sense of urgency
• Competitive nature
• Must have a United States security clearance or the ability to obtain one

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting technical sales teams
• Experience supporting remote sales teams
• Experience working for a business‑to‑business (B2B) sales organization
• Experience using Salesforce to create opportunities, run queries, manipulate data, and perform analytics

Total compensation for this role can vary from $76,000 to $85,000 a year based on individual qualifications. Eligibility for yearly discretionary bonus. Persistent Systems, LLC offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; paid time off (sick time and vacation time); flexible spending accounts; 401(k) plan with company match; fitness membership reimbursement; tuition assistance; mental health benefits; and pet discounts.