Sales Administrative Assistant

The Sales Administrative Assistant is responsible for all administrative / tactical support for the Account Executives and RVP in the region. In this role, you will have responsibility for maintaining the office in MN, samples, customer visits and presentations, and sales support and lead generation for the Account Executives.

Responsibilities:

• Office Responsibilities:
  
  • Ownership of overall office appearance
  • Ownership of sample and book inventory
  • Sample management in place of overnight expenditures
  • Coordinate customer visits and presentations
  • Answering Telephone & coordinating communication
  • Processing of office related invoices

• Direct Sales Support
  • Maintenance, development and management of account lists
  • Maintenance and tracking of claims
  • Manage and track orders
  • Production and distribution of reports
  • CRM management and quoting support as needed for the region
  • Other data entry & data management of sales activity to assist Account Executives & RVP
  • Support region with NBD - cold calling new prospects, sales support for small residential customers that do commercial/discretionary work
  • Lead generation through Construct Connect and follow up
  • Other tasks as assigned by the RVP

Requirements:

• High School Diploma required; Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred
• Competency with social media and general computer program usage
• Proficient with Microsoft Office
• Ability to lift and move moderate weight (5-50 pounds)
• High energy, passionate and high achievement orientation
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a well-organized fashion
• Strong communication skills
• Results-driven, determined, and flexible, with a strong and disciplined work ethic

What We Offer

• A commitment that Safety is #1
• Competitive benefits, pay, and retirement plan options!
• Career growth, stability, and flexible work arrangements.

Responsible Manufacturing - Protecting Our Planet for the Future

• We utilize renewable energy and a closed loop recycled water process.
• We are committed to reducing greenhouse emissions and water consumption.
• We are the only flooring company recognized by the Asthma and Allergy foundation.

Who we are:

With a history of 140 years, Tarkett is a worldwide leader in innovative flooring and sport surface solutions with 12,000 employees and 34 industrial sites. Offering a wide range of products including vinyl, linoleum, rubber, carpet, wood, laminate, artificial turf, and athletic tracks. The Group serves customers in more than 100 countries across the globe.

Committed to change the game with circular economy and to reducing its carbon footprint, the Group has implemented an eco-innovation strategy based on Cradle to Cradle® principles, fully aligned with its Tarkett Human-Conscious Design® approach.

Tarkett is listed on Euronext (Compartment B, ISIN FR0004188670, ticker: TKTT). www.tarkett-group.com

Tarkett is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in backgrounds and in experiences and promote an inclusive workplace where all employees can perform at their best.