Sales Associate
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Sources prospects, builds network, and initiates calls to people, businesses, and clients with the goal of selling products or services. Applies a variety of sales techniques to accomplish goals. Enters sales in computer and follows up on product / service customer issues.
Job Responsibilities
Lead Generating and Sales
- Initiate, develop and follow up on business leads. Cold call, direct email, and perform other lead generation activities. Obtain names and numbers of potential customers from telephone directors or purchased lists. Schedule appointments for sales representatives to meet with potential clients.
- Persuade potential customers to purchase a product or service or to make a donation. Explain products or services in detail. Answer questions from customers. Explain or negotiate prices.
- Enter customer and sales information into database. Obtain or verify customer information, including address, phone number, and payments methods. Record various system transactions and confidential recordkeeping.
- Follow up on orders to ensure product satisfaction. Resolve customer issues about orders or payment information.
- Conduct customer surveys to ascertain level of customer service and product / service satisfaction.
Educational / Experience / Minimum Requirements
Education :
High school educationExperience :
One (1) year of sales or customer service experienceKnowledge, Skills & Abilities :
Persistent, motivated to close sales, handles rejection well, results drivenTime management skillsCustomer service skillsTelephone and lead prospecting skillsProfessionalismKnowledge of the products being soldWork Conditions
When considering the work environment associated with this job, the following factors may apply :
Work indoors and outdoors during all seasons and weather conditionsLimited amount of local and / or multiple location traveling requiredProfessional Dress is required when in contact with families.Work Postures
When considering the work postures associated with this job, the following factors may apply :
Frequent, continuous periods of time standing, up 6 hours per daySitting continuously for many hours per day, up to 6 hours per dayClimbing stairs to access buildings frequentlyPhysical Demands
When considering the physical demands associated with this job, the following factors may apply :
Physical effort requiring manual dexterity is required, includes paperwork, calculators, computers and phone usageWork Hours
When considering the work hours associated with this job, the following factors may apply :
Working beyond "standard" hours as the need arisesCompensation :
Salary : $17.00 / hr.- $18.00 / hr.
An individual's pay within the scale is based on several factors that may include one or more of the following : background, skills, relevant experience, performance, education and work location.
Benefits : Medical
DentalVisionFlexible Spending Accounts (health care and dependent care)Health Savings Account with Company ContributionSick LeaveShort-Term DisabilityLong-Term DisabilityLife InsuranceVoluntary Accidental Death or Dismemberment InsuranceDependent Life InsuranceSCI 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company matchEmployee Assistance Program