Sales Administration Specialist

METER Group•Pullman, WA

4d•$21 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

METER is seeking a Sales Administration Specialist I . Ensuring a world-class client experience, the Sales Administration Specialist interfaces with both Account Executives and clients via phone and email to gather and provide accurate pricing and terms, enters sales order information, and evaluates and solves client purchasing problems. As part of receiving and processing orders, this role also facilitates communication and documentation between sales, production, and shipping/logistics and ensures prompt and proper movement of each order through to shipment of goods and/or services. The Sales Admin Specialist also fulfills departmental roles by assisting with renewal services, providing basic quotes, conducting specific data searches as requested by the Account Executive, and assisting with other detailed responsibilities within the sales administrative processes, including other pre-sale activities. The Sales Administration Specialist is a service-oriented role. Whether assisting clients or working with the sales team and other internal departments, it is vital to METER Group’s success that the person in this role works hard to deliver a high level of support. This position works from our Pullman, WA headquarters. For informational purposes, the entire pay range for this role is $20.56 -$26.05. However, we expect to make an offer at somewhere between $20.56 and $23.50. Please keep this in mind when applying for this role. We are open to reviewing candidates with more or less experience; the pay range may differ if filled at a different level. Our offer will be based on job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills.

Requirements

Demonstrated ability to work within deadlines established by client and company
Adaptable to changing environments affecting Sales and Order Processing imposed by the client and/or the company
Proven ability to work well in both individual and team assignments
Strong client service and oral and written communication skills, including diplomacy in handling client requests and conflict within company policy and procedures
Sound understanding and application of purchase contract terms and conditions and shipping methods and terminology
Efficient use of computer systems and software including Microsoft products, etc., proven ability to learn new systems
Use of multi-line phone and telecommunications systems
Results-driven with minimal supervision

Nice To Haves

Excellent English language skills
Experience in an E-Business environment, including Salesforce and Netsuite
2 years of post-high school education with emphasis in business, marketing, office occupations, and/or client service

Responsibilities

Working directly with clients over the phone or via email
Receiving and processing client orders and providing simple, verbal price quotes via email or phone
Verifying pricing, terms and conditions, shipping requirements, warranty information, payment terms, and any special client instructions or requests for each order including confidential information
Ensuring timely and accurate order processing
Following up with Sales team members, Shipping services, and others in coordinating order fulfillment to ensure on-time product order delivery
Understanding general product information and communicating that with clients
Securing accurate order data from the client through established verification processes
Resolving minor client order issues to the satisfaction of both clients and company
Accepting and performing other assignments as proficiencies are gained

Benefits

Two medical plan options are available for full-time employees: a traditional low-premium plan; or a no-premium high-deductible plan. These plans both include dental and vision coverage. The traditional plan has the option of a Flexible Spending Account (FSA). The high deductible plan includes an employer-funded Health Savings Account (HSA).
A 24/7 telehealth solution is provided to all full-time employees, paid by METER Group.
For their first year, full-time employees receive 80 hours of Paid Leave (vacation time) in a lump amount prorated to your start date. Paid Leave increases increase to 108 hours per year after one year and 140 hours per year after four years of service (prorated during the transition year).
All Employees receive Sick Leave that accumulates one hour for every 40 hours worked.
11 Paid Holidays, including: New Years Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving (Thursday and Friday), Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Day after Christmas.
20 hours of paid Charitable Leave (to help with charitable organizations/causes) annually.
METER Group pays for one year’s salary in life insurance as well as short-term and long-term disability insurance for full-time employees.
Employee-paid traditional and ROTH 401k options are available
When METER is profitable, employees enjoy profit sharing
Profit sharing bonus, paid out each quarter.
Employer contributions to a profit sharing retirement fund.