Sales Assistant - Hunting/Shooting Industry

COMPENSATION RANGE: $55,000 to $65,000 based upon experience.

THE COMPANY: OUR COMPANY IS A SALES LEADER in the outdoor sporting goods industry; acting as the manufacturers’ representative for a collection of the industry’s highest quality and most prestigious brands on the market.

THE SALES ASSISTANT POSITION:
This position will assist our team with responsibilities related to one of our top big box corporate accounts in Springfield Missouri. You will be part of a team that works with manufacturers and executes top to bottom sales strategies at the highest level! Analyzing trends, forecasting product sales and managing assortments are just a few examples of this positions day-to-day!

SALES ASSISTANT RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support sales of outdoor products to national customer
• Conduct sales forecasting and data analysis to identify trends.
• Order tracking and order maintenance
• Monitor inventory levels
• Sales presentation
• Provide training and support for sales teams and retail associates.
  
• Work sales promotions
• Develop and assist in implementing advertising and marketing plans.
• Maintain daily communication with manufacturers and retail accounts.

SALES ASSISTANT POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Currently located in the Springfield, Missouri area
• Strong interest and passion for the outdoors/hunting/shooting industry!
• College Degree (Business Administration Marketing or Supply Chain/Logistics preferred)
• Business/sales experience preferred
• Some travel required but most travel is local
• Knowledge of hunting and shooting sports
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; specifically proficient with excel. 
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for working in a team environment
• Excellent data management and analytical skill accuracy