Administrative Assistant - Sales

At the Tom James Company, an Assistant supports our sales team members, store leaders, and key organizational leaders in fulfilling our mission to be a global leader in the fashion industry. An Assistant is a valued member of the Tom James sales support team.

We currently have a full-time opening in our Birmingham, AL office. Our position is for 16 hours per week at $18 per hour.

Job Responsibilities

• Preparing for daily client visits
• Prepping clothing to be delivered
• Locating necessary client information (A / R balances, sales sheet)
• Updating sales materials regarding fabrics / options
• Coordinating and maintaining all client orders / files
• Communicating with clients :
• Setting up appointments
• Providing status of orders
• Scheduling deliveries
• Sending reminders
• Supporting the sales efforts of the sales professional by :
• Communicating regularly with the sales professional and other members of the store team
• Meeting with the sales professional to set goals
• Managing daily calendar
• Organizing inventory
• Pursuing efficiencies for processes and communication
• Picking up and delivering client items as needed
• Prospecting new clients using internet and social media applications
• Entering referrals into proprietary system
• Sending introductory and promotional messages
• Creating call lists / hot lists
• Delivering exceptional customer service when contacting factories, corporate office, clients and outside vendors
• Maintaining a professional image to interface with corporate clients

A successful candidate fits the following criteria :

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