Sales Assistant

Tarkett has a great opportunity for a Remote Sales Assistant. Responsible for supporting all aspects of Business Development for Sales including leads, projects and follow ups. Foster collaboration between the Business Development team and sales force.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Lead Management

• Support sales force in assigning & qualifying leads from multiple sources

• Follow lead cadence as outlined

• Set appointments with sales team and customers

• Establish and nurture relationships with potential customers throughout the sales process

• Collaborate with sales team to identify and covert target accounts

• Accurately tracking & documenting activities, interaction with leads, and the outcomes

• Support Marketing campaigns/initiatives

• Update backlog of leads

Pipeline Management

• Assist sales force in managing projects in CRM

• Generate & follow up on projects, probabilities, dates, win/loss

• Create quotes & SPAs as applicable

• Create tracking from lead to sales

• Supports sales forecast by accurately updating projects in CRM

• Collaborate with sales team, marketing, customer service & operations to improve business performance.

• Update backlog of projects

• Identify opportunities for improvement

• Attend Weekly/Monthly/Quarterly performance meetings

CRM Support

• Provide one-on-one assistance to the sales force as needed for any of the following

• Navigating the site

• Instructions on entering companies

• Provides guidance on entering projects and product information

• Set up national accounts and link related companies to these accounts

• Assist with setting up personalized dashboards

• Guidance for navigating the CRM community

• Create personalized list views when necessary

• Any other troubleshooting

• Communicate requests for changes/additions per guidelines

Education & Experience

• 1+ years of experience in sales, customer service, or supply chain.

• Associate degree in related field or relevant experience preferred

• Ability to speak and communicate well with associates within the company and with customers. Comfortable with making cold calls.

• Establish and maintain close-working relationships with all partnering teams (i.e., segment VPs, sales, finance, and customer service, & marketing) and external customers

What We Offer

• A commitment that Safety is #1

• Competitive benefits, pay, and retirement plan options!

• Career growth, stability, and flexible work arrangements.

Responsible Manufacturing – Protecting Our Planet for the Future

• We utilize renewable energy and a closed loop recycled water process.

• We are committed to reducing greenhouse emissions and water consumption.

• We are the only flooring company recognized by the Asthma and Allergy foundation.

Who we are:

With a history of 140 years, Tarkett is a worldwide leader in innovative flooring and sport surface solutions with 12,000 employees and 34 industrial sites. Offering a wide range of products including vinyl, linoleum, rubber, carpet, wood, laminate, artificial turf, and athletic tracks. The Group serves customers in more than 100 countries across the globe.

Committed to change the game with circular economy and to reducing its carbon footprint, the Group has implemented an eco-innovation strategy based on Cradle to Cradle® principles, fully aligned with its Tarkett Human-Conscious Design® approach.

Tarkett is listed on Euronext (Compartment B, ISIN FR0004188670, ticker: TKTT). www.tarkett-group.com

Tarkett is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in backgrounds and in experiences and promote an inclusive workplace where all employees can perform at their best.