SALES ASSISTANT -- Rockville, Maryland

Responsibilities:

• Handles receipt and processing of all sales orders, from the time the orders are received (via e-mail or Electronic Data Interchange) until the time they ship – to include:
• confirming to the customer the receipt of the order
• monitoring inventory levels
• ensuring accurate computer entry of orders in tracking system
• forwarding shipment authorizations to the warehouse
• confirming timely shipment of product
• printing copies of packing slips
• verifying shipped quantities
• routing Purchase Order’s to accounting for invoicing
• Processes return requests
• Researches and resolves mis-shipments and provides proof-of-delivery when requested by customer
• Receives sell-thru data from the sales team and enters data into tracking database.
• Provides sell thru analysis and alerts Sales Department of sales trends and any anomalies; recommends possible promotions, price protections
• Analyzes impact of price protections using customers on-hand inventory reports
• Updates and maintains the following:
• sales representatives and buyer contact lists
• current release/price sheet
• Notifies sales force of any new marketing assets, PR announcements and price list updates
• Retrieves, analyzes and circulates video games sales data from NPD to Sales Department
• Coordinates shipment of sales material and samples of product to sales team
• Assists Sales Manager in researching and verifying customer credit requests and COOP proof of performance
• Maintains & updates forecasts of new releases and related COOP requests, including assets needed for online and in-store promotions
• Ensures timely shipment to customers of point-of-purchase items and pre-sell premiums
• Coordinates with IT on Rep URL and Tracking
• Updates sales section of Playbooks

Requirements:

• 2+ years sales experience
• Bachelors degree in Marketing, Communications or Business Administration
• Shows initiative
• Highly organized
• Works well in fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Smart, intelligent approach to problem-solving
• Strong work ethic
• Knowledge of games industry a plus
• Proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, Outlook

How to Apply:

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