Now Hiring - Sales Assistant in Chattanooga, TN

About us

Quick Response Fire Protect is a small business in Chattanooga, TN. We are professional and our goal is to hire a highly motivated Sales Assistant.

Quick Response Fire Protection, Inc. is seeking a Sales Assistant to join our team in Chattanooga, TN.

Must be able to pass background and MVR / driver's license check

Job Summary:

The primary responsibility of the Sales Assistant is to provide support to the sales team by answering and directing incoming phone calls, emails, and voicemails. The Sales Assistant will also be responsible for providing general administrative support to ensure the smooth running of the sales office. The Sales Assistant will also be responsible for providing general administrative support to ensure the smooth running of the sales office.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Answer and direct phone calls in a timely manner
• Provide general administrative support to the inside and outside sales team
• Uploading of reports and other documentation to Authorities having jurisdiction (Fire Marshal's Office)
• Assist in the quoting and pricing of projects using Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Communicate with clients on a regular basis to assist in scheduling of inspections or other projects
• Work with division supervisors to ensure prompt customer service
• Utilize MS Excel to create and or edit Customer Matrixes
• Update Property list for new and existing customers
• Review reports currently in MS Excel and break apart required portions into separate reports
• Maintain positive relationships with co-workers by working on various projects together as a team.
• Willing to learn Fire Protection

Required Skills:
·Excellent verbal and written communication skills. This position requires excellent verbal and written communication skills. The Sales Assistant should be able to speak clearly, concisely, and eloquently to customers over the phone or in person. They should be able to convey information accurately, inform effectively, and solve problems appropriately. The ability to work independently without constant supervision is also essential. The ability to multitask is necessary in this position to meet deadlines.
·Strong organizational skills are necessary in this position to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. They are also necessary to meet quotas in an efficient manner. Strong attention to detail is necessary in this position as well as the ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision. Strong computer skills are essential including MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and adobe.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Travel reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Travel requirement:

• Up to 25% travel

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Chattanooga, TN 37405: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Sales: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Required)

Work Location: In person