Sales Assistant

For over 75 years Cascade Pump Company has been a leader in Low Lift high volume Industrial Water pump Manufacturing. We are looking for a Sales Assistant to join our team.

The Sales Assistant’s responsibilities include the preparation of Parts and Aftermarket sales proposals, as well as a wide range of support functions for the overall Sales Department and other Cascade staff.

Under the direction of the Director of Sales, sales and administrative responsibilities include the following : Responsibilities : Prepare Parts and Aftermarket Sales Proposals Develop and implement follow-up procedures to determine Parts / Aftermarket sales opportunity status Build and maintain rapport and positive working relationships with Sales Channel Partners and Customers Prepare and submit O&M Manuals to Customer at time of shipment Maintain job folders (in-process and close-out) Maintain Cascade Pump Installation List Manage and File completed and / or removed job folders Shipping Clerk Confirm readiness for shipment based on Assembly Department provided checklists Coordinate shipping with customer requirements Schedule shipments Communicate with customers regarding shipment status Scan and File select Manufacturing QA documents including Final Inspection Checklists and Impeller Balancing Records Provide suggestions and feedback to Director of Sales based customer feedback, industry trends, opportunities, and competitive market factors Monitor and manage Cascade general email account.

Review and forward to Cascade colleagues when required. Customer Service : Field incoming phone calls to office and delegate to Cascade colleagues when required.

Desired Skills and Qualifications : Salesmanship and social skills : Ability to build rapport and maintain positive working relationships with Sales Channel Partners and Customers Strong verbal and written communication skills Strong attention to detail Time management and organization skills : Must have high sense of urgency to meet or exceed expectations and achieve daily commitments.

Must be able to continuously re-prioritize and manage time as work load may exceed available time based on changing customer demands.

Ability to field / review inquiries from internal or external customers and effectively respond (Parts / Aftermarket), or delegate to other Cascade staff as required.

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office™ (Excel®, Word®, Outlook etc.) Ability to apply logical or technical principles to a wide range of practical problems Mechanical aptitude and interest in application of rotating machinery College level education or equivalent experience is required.

Benefits : Medical (Company Contribution) Dental Vision Profit Sharing (3% company match) Company paid Life Insurance 10 Paid Holidays PTO Powered by JazzHR