Title: Sales Associate
Reports to: Director of Business Development
Status: Hourly - Non-Exempt

Hourly Range: $26.56 - $35.54 (aligned with company’s pay band structure)

• Subject to Commissions

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

The Sales Associate assists with obtaining revenue through new client service contracts for FLORES. They are directly responsible for hitting revenue goals and bringing in new business. Our Sales Associate is the key in long-term client relationships and developing strategies that align with the Company’s vision and goals. They personally demand customer service excellence and is a dynamic sales extraordinaire. Our Sales Associate is the face of FLORES, and our strongest champion of our core values: Service, Professionalism, Accuracy, Integrity, Teamwork and Family. You will be a strategic partner working alongside the Director of Business Development (DBD) to ensure that FLORES continues to be a leader in our industry. The ideal candidate will be organized, a quick study, self-starter, fast thinker, and a problem solver who thrives in a dynamic fast-paced environment and is always thinking five steps ahead to represent FLORES as the best strategic partner solution for potential customers.

EDUCATION

• A Bachelor’s degree in Sales and Marketing, Business Administration or related field is valued
• A high school diploma or equivalent is required

EXPERIENCE

• 5+ years of Sales and client management experience
• Strong knowledge of basic principles of Accounting, HR and Payroll
• Experience with CRM software

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

• Strong active listening, learning and critical thinking skills with clients and others
• Solid interpersonal and analytical skills, to make sound judgement calls
• Outstanding customer service skills is essential
• Excellent written and verbal communication with various contacts and across various platforms
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, performance driven sales environment
• Proficiency in all aspects of Company’s products and services
• Proficiency in using CRM software to manage and analyze customer interactions
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite applications (e.g., Word, PowerPoint, Excel. TEAMs)
• Excellent teamwork skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams, being an ambassador of FLORES
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with strong organizational skills
• Ability to quickly adapt to changing trends and business needs, under pressure and with deadlines
• Ability to follow pre-established guidelines and workflows to perform a variety of functions
• Ability to follow professional appearance and dress code guidelines
• Strong project and time management skills
• Ability to work independently

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to sit for extended periods and work on a computer. Occasional lifting of up to 15 pounds may be necessary.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

FLORES is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.
Important Disclaimer Notice - The job duties, elements, responsibilities, skills, functions, experience, education factors, and the requirements and conditions listed in this job description are representative only and are not exhaustive of the tasks that an employee may be required to perform. The Employer reserves the right to revise this job description at any time and to require employees to perform other tasks as circumstances or conditions of its business or the work environment change