Sales & Marketing Specialist

redShift•Albany, NY

21h•$70,000•Onsite

About The Position

Our client in the Albany, NY area is seeking a Sales & Marketing Specialist to support both revenue growth and brand visibility within a manufacturing environment. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys building customer relationships, supporting sales operations, and creating marketing content that drives results. This is a full-time permanent role following a 90-day temp-to-hire period. It is on-site and offers excellent growth potential for a motivated professional with strong communication and organizational skills.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate degree preferred
1-5 years of sales/marketing experience; manufacturing experience strongly preferred
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to prepare and present information in one-on-one or small-group settings
Strong basic math skills , including ability to compute percentages and interpret data graphs
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Strong customer service mindset and ability to handle inquiries professionally
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities

Nice To Haves

SAP experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Develop and implement sales plans to achieve revenue goals and business objectives
Identify and pursue new business opportunities through research, networking, and referrals
Build and maintain strong relationships with prospective and existing customers
Conduct sales presentations, negotiate terms, and close deals
Track sales performance , analyze results, and recommend strategy adjustments
Promote company products and expand customer accounts through targeted outreach
Receive and process customer orders accurately and efficiently
Provide timely order status updates and coordinate shipping schedules
Organize completed materials according to customer specifications
Address customer concerns professionally and resolve issues promptly
Design and execute marketing campaigns across digital, social media, email, and traditional channels
Conduct market research to evaluate trends, customer needs, and competitive positioning
Develop marketing content such as brochures, ads, social media posts, and blog materials
Analyze market conditions and identify new growth opportunities
Collaborate with internal teams to support strong customer service and brand consistency