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The Sales Assistant’s role is fast paced and multi-faceted with the main objective of supporting the sales team in achieving annual sales and revenue projections. This position works cross-functionally with various departments assisting with daily tasks and questions presented both internally and externally and requires a broad understanding and knowledge of business to effectively support the objectives.

Essential Functions of the Job:

+ Support the sales team and dealer contacts with daily needs.

+ Support regional sales personnel, national accounts sales and governmental specialist.

+ Support team members with the following and as necessary:

1. Inventory availability and estimated completion dates

2. Units on production schedule going forward and volume modifications

3. Walk-in sales, equipment allocation on schedule and used equipment

4. Communication of issues affecting equipment delivery

5. Be accountable for completing daily tasks that include: processing quotes, equipment orders, invoices, transportation requests, engineering requests, demo requests, leads of all types, EDA (UCC) and AEM reports, updating CRM on Demand, visitor communications, ECO/CUR requests, etc.

+ Support National Account Manager with costing and general questions/inquiries

+ Support direct sales personnel with general questions, equipment delivery and pick-up

+ Understand regional goals, reporting and long-term strategies to support dealer sales personnel.

+ Assist in updating and maintaining equipment bid specifications with Engineering.

+ Conduct training sessions (e.g. sales, chipper operator safety, dealer reviews, etc.)

+ Attend national and local trade shows as required.

+ Learn and understand our product lines and assist in training dealers on the features, functions and benefits of our products.

+ Responsible for tracking Out-of-Plant Inventory (OPI), completing monthly and yearly audits, and completing all required paperwork.

+ Assist in forecasting activities and consolidation of forecasted equipment.

+ Update used equipment specifications and photos, inventory lists, etc.

+ Assist in maintaining, updating and communicating training tools.

+ Assist sales personnel and dealers with municipal contracts, quotes, bids and buying programs as needed.

+ Assist with special projects, teams, etc.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA’s):

+ Effectively communicate with internal personnel and outside customers in both written and oral form.

+ Able to work independently.

+ Be able to follow both written and verbal instruction/direction.

+ Efficient time management and organizational skills.

+ Project a professional image.

+ Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Education and Experience** **:

+ Minimum high school diploma, or equivalent.

+ Previous sales, or sales support experience preferred.

+ Proficient with Microsoft office products (e.g. Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point).

Alamo Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability or veteran status. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing (where permitted by law).