Sales Assistant

Rudd Equipment • Fort Wayne, IN

248d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an organized Sales Assistant to provide administrative support to the Branch Vice President, Sales Manager, and Sales Representatives in all areas concerned with equipment sales. This position requires in office presence and the essential functions cannot be performed remotely.

Requirements

• High School diploma, some business school desired.
• Previous clerical experience.
• Excellent verbal, written and telephone communication skills.
• Appropriate interpersonal abilities and the ability to get along with diverse personalities in a tactful, mature, and flexible manner.
• Must be able to multi-task and move quickly between tasks as priorities change.
• Must have computer and data entry skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, and Power Point.

Responsibilities

• Prepare work sheets for equipment sales.
• Type various letters, quotes, correspondence, and memos.
• Contact suppliers for pricing and delivery of attachments and equipment.
• Set up equipment shipments and code invoices for payment.
• Coordinate with the Corporate Equipment Department on equipment costs and availability.
• Coordinate with the Corporate Credit Managers on credit approval and finance documents.
• Coordinate machine deliveries with the Service Department.
• Prepare a monthly inventory report for equipment on the yard.
• Process sales and rental contracts with all necessary documentation and keep the manufacturer literature and pricing at the branch up to date.
• Maintain various reports and databases.
• File.
• Handle equipment department telephone calls.
• All other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods
• Education Level: High school or GED