Sales Administrative Assistant in Fort Worth, Texas at Silver Creek Materials, Inc.

About Silver Creek Materials, Inc.

At Silver Creek Materials, we don't just move materials - we move industries forward. Located on the west side of Fort Worth, we are one of the largest sand, aggregate, mulching, composting, and recycling facilities in DFW. We're a team of hard workers who face each day head-on, celebrate wins together, and believe in doing things the right way. Whether you're operating equipment, selling materials, or supporting the team, you'll help build something bigger. If you're driven by grit, growth, and purpose, this is where your story begins. Check out our website here and our YouTube channel here!

Job Title:

Location: 2251 Silver Creek Rd, Fort Worth, TX 76108

FLSA Classification: Exempt

Position Type: Full time

Typical Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm

**Occasional times for special events or conferences as needed**

• Pay Range: $60,000 Annually

About the role:

The Sales Assistant is expected to work closely with the Sales Rep to learn about our processes, products & product usage, customers, and systems. This individual will be a "self-starter" who takes the initiative and prioritizes tasks to ensure an efficient sales process. Additionally, the sales assistant is expected to keep a record of customer interactions, special pricing offered to different customers and utilize all available resources. This position reports to the Sales Reps.

What you'll do:

• Assist Customers With:
• • Identifying and Calling Potential Customers
  • Product Usage, Availability & Pricing
  • Submit Credit Applications & Follow Up
  • Recommendation of Products Based on Project Type
  • Other Communication, as Needed
• Assist Sales Rep With:
• • Identifying and Calling Potential Customers
  • Utilize Various Lead Generating Tools (Internet, Business Directories, etc.)
  • Prepare Communications, Such as Quotes, Welcome Letters, Emails, Sales Orders, Reports & Other Correspondence
  • Create Documents & Deliver, or Mail, Soil Samples to Various Test Facilities
  • Provide Customers with Product Literature, Product Samples, Promotional Items, etc.
  • Consult with customers to resolve problems & provide ongoing support.
  • Monitor Market Trends for Pricing, Products, Services or Product Innovations
  • Attend Various Trade Shows or Sales Meetings with Sales Rep
  • Assist Sales Rep with Participation in Various Professional Organizations, Trade Shows, or Conferences
  • Provide Support to Retail Office
  • Assist with Organization of Printed or Electronic Documents
  • Schedule Appointments & Maintain Calendar's as Needed by Sales Rep or Sales & Marketing Unit
  • Learn to Use and Utilize all Systems & Tools available. i.e.: Microsoft Office Applications, Google Suite, SMS Turbo, QuickBooks, CounterPoint, Salesforce, Asana, MailChimp & Formstack
  • Other Administrative Tasks, as Needed
• Expectations:

The Sales Assistant is expected to work closely with the Sales Rep to learn about our processes, products & product usage, customers, and systems. This individual will be a "self-starter" who takes the initiative and prioritizes tasks to ensure an efficient sales process. Additionally, the sales assistant is expected to keep a record of customer interactions, special pricing offered to different customers and utilize all available resources.

Qualifications & Skills:

• High School diploma
• Bachelor's Degree or years of experience in lieu of degree
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel, Pivot tables, Word & PowerPoint
• Strong knowledge of Google Suite, especially Gmail, Salesforce.com, Google Sheets & Google Docs
• Must be able to work additional hours if requested outside of the traditional work schedule.
• Able to operate office machines - copier, postage machine.
• Must have good attendance & punctuality.
• Must be able to prioritize tasks and communicate to Sales Rep any conflicts or challenges.
• Must have good communication skills - written and verbal.
• Must have a good attitude and represent Silver Creek Materials in a professional manner.
• Must be a self-starter and the ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Photoshop, Salesforce, Counterpoint, SMS Turbo, and QuickBooks knowledge would be a plus.

Benefits:

Silver Creek Materials is family owned and operated and offers about-average industry pay. Eligible employees can elect medical, dental, vision, life, short term disability, long term disability, ambulatory insurance, voluntary critical illness, voluntary accident, and voluntary hospitalization insurance, and a 401(k) plan. Employees also enjoy paid company observed holidays and generous paid time off. Field employees can elect uniforms and will also receive a boot stipend starting on their first anniversary. Additionally, employees can enjoy the use of company facilities, such as a gun range and 11-acre family lake.