Sales Support Specialist
Dairy Farmers of America
**Job Description**
**General Purpose**
Provide administrative and operational support directly to a sales team to assist in achieving sales targets. Collaborate with the sales team to ensure the timely and accurate processing of sales-related tasks. Coordinate activities between the sales representatives, customers, and various internal departments. Support the successful implementation of new accounts and ongoing account service to customers. Handle a wide variety of sales support activities as a result of full understanding of sales process and operational knowledge. Function as a go-to resource and provide assistance to team members.
Job Duties and ResponsibilitIes
+ Prepare and document all quote, proposal, submission, or contract information as directed in designated system, ensuring information is properly updated to reflect all account activity
+ Perform required follow ups to ensure timely completion of quotes and delivery of proposals
+ Remarket renewals, contact customers, create renewal proposals, and handle other renewal activities in coordination with sales
+ Complete all necessary paperwork, ensuring proper signatures, and provide completed paperwork to appropriate group within established timeframes
+ Maintain organized records of leads, sales activities, customer interactions (inbound or outbound), and communications in designated system, ensuring information is accurate, comprehensive, and up to date
+ Liaise with other departments or escalate to supervisor to address customer concerns and ensure effective problem resolution
+ Create sales reports (customer inquiries, sales trends, customer complaints, delivery or service problems, reasons for product returns, etc.), forecasts, and performance analyses for the sales team
+ Assist in lead generation and qualification activities, such as data research and prospecting. Call out on prospect lists to assess interest in products and/or services and forward all leads to the sales team
+ Participate in sales meetings, providing updates on sales status, customer feedback, and other relevant information
+ Support order processing and management if appropriate, and provide regular updates to customers and the sales team; and handle order changes, cancellations, and ensuring compliance with company policies
+ Maintain updated knowledge of the company's products and services to address customer inquiries effectively
+ Identify and suggest process improvements to streamline sales support operations
+ The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required
**Requirements**
Education and Experience
+ High school diploma or equivalent
+ 2 to 4 years of sales support, customer service, or related experience
+ Certification and/or License – may be required during course of employment
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
+ Knowledge and skill with Microsoft Office Suite and company specific systems
+ Able to perform tasks and duties without constant supervision
+ Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing for a diverse range of internal and external audiences
+ Able to handle challenging or conflict situations with tact and professionalism
+ Able to work with accuracy and attention to detail
+ Able to provide quality deliverables on time
+ Able to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports
+ Able to follow directions and meet deadlines
+ Able to work independently and in a team-oriented collaborative environment
+ Must be able to read, write and speak English
An Equal Opportunity Employer
**Pay Range** 25.00
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