Sales Support Specialist (US)

Bare Associates International Incorporated; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

BARE International is seeking an entry-level to mid-level Business Development support professional to assist the US division. You will generate leads, help with proposals, track status, and prepare materials for meetings.

You will also manage client databases, coordinate meetings, and learn the CRM and BD tools while supporting global teams. The role emphasizes strong communication, multitasking across admin and sales tasks, and a commitment to customer experience and market research practices.

Qualifications

• Comfort using AI-enabled tools to optimize sales and operational processes.
• Positive, collaborative team attitude and strong communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with CRM concepts.
• Customer experience, market research or mystery shopping experience preferred.

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.
• Prepare presentations, proposals, cost estimates, and briefing materials.
• Support day-to-day administrative needs of the Business Development team.
• Create, maintain, and update client databases, mailing lists, and sales pipelines.
• Learn and become proficient in BARE’s internal CRM and tools.
• Respond to inquiries via email and phone; coordinate client meetings.

Skills

AI-enabled tools

Team player

Communication skills

Problem solver

Multitasking

Customer experience

Market research

Mystery shopping

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree or some college coursework

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.

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