Sales Support Specialist (US)

bare; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

BARE International is seeking a dedicated Sales Support professional to assist the US Division in generating leads, preparing proposals, and sustaining client databases. You will coordinate with Marketing, manage communications, and support multi-market projects across offices.

The role emphasizes customer experience knowledge, AI-enabled tools, and strong MS Office skills, with in-person workdays in VA or CA as needed.

Qualifications

• Comfort using AI-enabled tools to optimize sales and operational processes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Generate and qualify sales leads in partnership with Business Development leadership.
• Assist with proposal creation in coordination with Marketing.
• Track submitted proposals and provide status updates to internal teams and management.
• Prepare presentations, proposals, cost estimates, and briefing materials for meetings.
• Support day-to-day administrative needs of the Business Development team.
• Create, maintain, and update client databases and sales pipelines.
• Communicate with clients via email and phone in a timely, professional manner.

Skills

AI-enabled tools usage

Written & verbal communication

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree or some college coursework preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

BARE International is a global customer experience and market research company engaged in creating value by delivering actionable insights to our clients which strategically impact the improvement of their customer experience. Our vision is to “inspire excellence.”

Position Summary

Support the Business and Sales Development of the US Division within BARE International.

Key Essential Duties

Proposal & Sales Support

• Generate and qualify sales leads in partnership with Business Development leadership.


• Assist with proposal creation in coordination with Marketing.


• Track submitted proposals and provide status updates to internal teams and management.

Administrative & Operational Support

• Prepare presentations, proposals, cost estimates, and briefing materials for internal and external meetings.


• Support day-to-day administrative needs of the Business Development team.

Database & Systems Management

• Create, maintain, and update client databases, mailing lists, and sales pipelines.


• Learn and become proficient in BARE’s internal CRM and business development tools.

Communication & Coordination

• Respond to incoming sales and general inquiries via email and phone in a timely, professional manner.


• Coordinate client meetings, appointments, conferences, and internal planning sessions.

Customer Experience & Industry Knowledge

• Develop and maintain an understanding of customer/guest experience, market research, and mystery shopping.


• Research current and potential BARE service offerings for the US market to support lead generation and sales efforts.

Global Collaboration

• Communicate with Business Development teams in other BARE offices regarding global and multi-market projects.

Minimum Qualifications

• Comfort using AI-enabled tools to optimize sales and operational processes Positive, collaborative team attitude Strong written and verbal communication skills Resourceful, creative problem solver


• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office


• Customer experience, market research, or mystery shopping experience preferred


• Bachelor’s degree or some college coursework preferred

Competency Skills

• Ability to positively and successfully interact with audiences at all levels of an organization.


• Ability to present to different level stakeholders internally and externally.


• Willingness and ability to demonstrate a growth and learning mindset towards client initiatives and BARE’s service offerings.


• Customer Experience Research/Mystery Shop Industry experience preferred.


• Ability to attend in-person workdays in CA or VA office(s) if requested.

BARE International recognizes the enormous value of diversity, the intrinsic need for inclusion, and the barriers to achieving true equity. If you require reasonable accommodations to apply for this position, please contact Nicole Lekus, Global HR Manager, at [e-mail]. All people belonging to protected groups are especially invited to apply. BARE does not discriminate against any person on the basis of sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, ethnicity, national origin, religion, or any other status protected by law.