Smith & Associates · 9 hours ago
Sales Assistant
Albany, New York Metropolitan Area
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$45K/yr - $60K/yr
2+ years expSmith & Associates is a leading global electronic component distributor, and they are seeking a Sales Assistant to support their sales team. The role involves processing orders for solar products and managing RFQs, proposals, and customer communications to ensure satisfaction and operational efficiency.
Electrical DistributionManufacturingSemiconductorSupply Chain ManagementWholesale
Hiring Manager
Lexi Derise
Responsibilities
Provide daily operational support to the sales team by managing RFQs, preparing formal proposals and ensuring data in the CRM is accurate and up-to-date
Lead the end-to-end administrative process for sales orders, including the creation and tracking of POs and SOs to ensure on-time fulfillment and customer satisfaction
Be the primary liaison between sales, purchasing and operations to verify inventory availability, inspections and shipping timelines
Manage the onboarding of new accounts with excellent follow through and detail tracking
Maintain proactive communication with existing customers regarding order statuses, tracking numbers and logistics updates
Ensure all transactions adhere to Smith’s standard SOPs and trade requirements
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) or two years in a sales support role
Meticulous attention to detail with the ability to manage complex, multi-line-item orders without errors
A proactive mindset to identify potential logistical bottlenecks before they impact sales processes
Excellent Excel skills
Company
Smith & Associates
Smith & Associates is a global distributor of electronic components and semiconductor company.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Nick Bedford
Chief Executive Officer
Leland C. Ackerley
EVP/ Co-founder
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