Marketing & Sales Assistant

We are looking for a zealous Marketing and Sales Assistant to support the marketing and sales department of our company in its primary and administrative duties. Marketing and Sales Assistant responsibilities include assisting in organizing campaigns and developing marketing and sales strategies. This work will be a critical factor for the smooth operation of the marketing and sales department and the attainment of its goals, as well as for the long-term growth of the company.

We’re looking for a results-driven Marketing and Sales Assistant to actively seek out and engage client prospects. You will provide complete and appropriate solutions for every client in order to boost top-line revenue growth, client acquisition levels and profitability.

Responsibilities

  • Undertake daily administrative tasks to ensure the functionality and coordination of the department’s activities.
  • Support marketing and sales executives in organizing various projects.
  • Employ marketing and sales analytics techniques to gather important data (social media, web analytics, rankings etc.).
  • Update spreadsheets, databases and inventories with statistical, financial and non-financial information.
  • Assist in the organizing of promotional events and traditional or digital campaigns and attend them to facilitate their success.
  • Prepare and deliver promotional presentations.
  • Compose and post online content on the company’s website and social media accounts.
  • Write marketing and sales literature (brochures, press releases etc.) to augment the company’s presence in the market.
  • Present, promote and sell products/services using solid arguments to prospective clients.
  • Perform cost-­benefit and needs analysis of potential clients to meet their needs.
  • Reach out to client leads through cold calling.
  • Achieve agreed upon marketing and sales targets and outcomes within schedule.
  • Coordinate marketing and sales effort with team members and other departments.
  • Analyze the territory/market’s potential, track marketing and sales and status reports.
  • Keep abreast of best practices and promotional trends.

Skills

  • Proven experience as a marketing and sales assistant.
  • Good understanding of office management, marketing, and sales principles.
  • Demonstrable ability to multi-task and adhere to deadlines.
  • Well-organized with a customer-oriented approach.
  • Good knowledge of market and sales research techniques and databases.
  • Excellent knowledge of MS Office, marketing and sales computer software and online applications (CRM tools, Online analytics, Google AdWords etc.).
  • Exquisite communication and people skills.
  • Familiarity with CRM practices along with ability to build productive business professional relationships.
  • Highly motivated and target driven with a proven track record in marketing and sales.
  • Excellent selling, communication and negotiation skills.
  • Prioritizing, time management and organizational skills.
  • Ability to create and deliver presentations tailored to the audience needs.

Market & Territory

  • K-12 < 60 Miles/Minutes Cedar Rapids.
  • SMB 10 - 100 Employees < 60 Miles/Minutes Cedar Rapids.

Successful Marketing & Sales Assistant

Month Hourly Meeting Meetings Datto Campaigns Ingram Micro Campaigns Kaseya Campaigns LinkedIn Training Microsoft Training
1 $14.50 $45 1 1 1 1 2 1
2 $14.50 $50 2 1 1 1 2 1
3 $14.50 $55 3 1 1 1 2 1
4 $14.50 $60 4 1 1 2 1
5 $14.50 $65 5 1 1 2 1
6 $14.50 $70 6 1 1 2 1
7 $14.50 $75 7 1 1 2 1
8 $14.50 $80 8 1 1 2 1
9 $14.50 $85 8 1 1 2 1
10 $14.50 $90 8 1 2 1
11 $14.50 $95 8 1 2 1
12 $14.50 $100 8 1 2 1

 

Benefits Months 3+

  • 125 Cafeteria Plan
  • 401K Retirement
  • 529 College
  • Dental
  • Disability
  • Health
  • Internet
  • Laptop
  • Life
  • Maternity / Paternity
  • Mileage
  • Non-Compete
  • Non-Outsource
  • Prescriptions
  • Rooftop
  • Smart Phone
  • Tests
  • Van
  • Vision

Events, Parties, & Tournaments

  • Anniversary & Christmas Parties
  • Bags, Darts, & Shuffleboard Tournaments
  • Cedar Rapids Bowling Center, Hunters Ridge Golf, Hurling Hatchet, Kernels Baseball, & RoughRiders Hockey Events

Hours

  • 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM, Monday – Thursday
  • 7:30 AM – 11:30 AM, Friday

Paid Time Off   

  • Holidays
    • Memorial Day
    • Independence Day (Saturday = Friday, Sunday = Monday)
    • Labor Day
    • Thanksgiving Day + Friday After Thanksgiving
    • Christmas Day (Saturday = Friday, Sunday = Monday)
    • New Year's Day (Saturday = Friday, Sunday = Monday)
  • Kernels Baseball Afternoon
  • Personal (Sick, Vacation, ...) 10 Days

Hiring Checklist

  • Background Check
  • Driver's License and Vehicle
  • Education (2 Year Business, Economics, or Marketing)
  • Interviews (Office, Phone, and Teams)
  • Library Card
  • Motivation Assessment (Achievement or Affiliation)
  • Personality Assessment (Adapted I and Natural I)
  • Resume
  • Sales Assessment (Total >= Top Sales Performers)
  • WorkKeys Test (Gold or Platinum)
    • Applied Math
    • Graphic Literacy
    • Workplace Documents