Sales and Purchasing Assistant

Job Description
Job Description
Job description
We are seeking a Sales and Purchasing Assistant to join our team. You will be responsible for assisting our senior sales and purchasing executives in daily activity to maximize productivity. This is an in-office job at our location in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Responsibilities

Handle customer inquiries via phone, email and chat
Verify customers request to have all needed information to provide a quote
Re-format customer requests as needed for sales team
Document and update customer records based on interactions
Prepare quotes for review from senior sales team
Develop and maintain a knowledge base of the evolving products and services
Assist purchasing team in getting quotes and organizing responses.

Evaluate incoming requests to determine their quality
Assist with scheduling and tracking shipments and filing paperwork details for existing orders
Fill in for Sales Representatives that are out of office
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Qualifications:
Computer Literate
Math Skills needed
College Degree Preferred
Previous experience in customer service, sales, or other related fields
Ability to build rapport with clients
Ability to prioritize and multitask
Positive and professional demeanor
Excellent English written and verbal communication skills