Sales Assistant

The Sales Assistant is a driven, competitive salesperson who thrives in a high-energy environment, with proven communication skills and professional ambition. RESPONSIBILITIESIs responsible for the acquisition, customer experience, growth, and sales pertaining to assigned accounts within the publishing industry while ensuring the highest level of customer commitment and service through relationships and expansion.Understand the patience and finesse required to nurture relationships over the phone during both busy and slow seasons, responds promptly to queries and concerns, and take great pride in building brand affinity with every single interaction.Consults with assigned accounts over marketing goals and suggests relevant solutions to best meet those goals.Is passionate about the place that Christian books occupy in the marketplace; their ability to inspire, transform hearts, and change the world.Is fascinated by the process of building long-lasting relationships within the charismatic Christian market.Beyond a basic proficiency in MS Office and Outlook software, knowledge or an interest in how influencers develop their audiences with tools like social media, blogging, networking and personally promoting their work is key.Supports the Mission and Vision of Charisma Media, must be a team player who possesses strong relationship-building skills, has a can-do attitude, has a desire to learn, and is not afraid to ask for or close a sale as well as suggestive sell/sell up.SUCCESS LOOKS LIKEExceeding monthly and quarterly sales goals.Staying educated and involved in the tools that help our customers succeed.A dependable sales team member who feels like part of our family, and contributes to our mission to stay at the forefront of publishing and audience development.Strong relationships with the production and creative teams throughout the company-we are a "culture first" team, committed to enjoying our workdays while delighting our clients.