Monday, June 13, 2016

Old castle Anchor -- Sales Analyst

SUMMARY
The primary responsibility of the Sales Support Specialist is to search, qualify, track, and report project information for the Commercial Masonry division in support of the overall business goals of Anchor. This position is responsible for providing customer and technical support to existing customers. The Sales Support Specialist is required to effectively identity and resolve problems for all types of service calls.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
                Responsible for supporting the Outside Sales Representatives in a designated region.
                Responsible for supporting the development and maintaining effective relationships with current General Contractors, Architects and Developers.
                Monitor and maintain all P.O.P. material for assigned region.
                Coordinate and implement sales driven programs such as (but not limited to) “Demo Days” with vendors and remerchandising “Grand openings.”
                Maintain weekly communication with all Outside Sales Representatives.
                Travel to each assigned region as requested. 
                Complete any merchandising or remerchandising efforts in any location as directed.
                Provide a Customer visit summary to management after each dealer visit.
                Provide a weekly email to management recapping the dealer performance and communication performed each week.
                Ability to travel 20-30% of the time
                Oversee Administrative sales functions for sales program.
                Attend home shows and provide customer service.
                Other duties and responsibilities related to the nature of the job may be assigned on a temporary or permanent basis as needed.


QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the job.

REQUIREMENTS / EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE
                Associate’s degree or equivalent from a 2 year college or technical school or equivalent in experience, training and education.
                One to three years related experience and or training preferable.
                Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
                Prior experience in block/brick manufacturing industry or related field recommended.
                Proven sales support expertise.

                Excellent customer service oriented skills

Rhode Island Small Business Development Center - Interns

RHODE ISLAND SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER
SMALL BUSINESS INTERNS


Rhode Island’s economy is built on the strength of its small businesses.  As an intern with the Rhode Island Small Business Development Center (RISBDC), you can be a part of making a positive impact on small businesses across Rhode Island.  The RISBDC has been providing assistance to the state’s small business community since 1983.  Since 2014, the Center has been part of the University of Rhode Island. 

The RISBDC provides a variety of types of business assistance to both existing and prospective small business owners and entrepreneurs.  It does this primarily through providing no-cost, confidential assistance in a wide range of areas including business planning, financial analysis, marketing, recordkeeping and a number of other topics.  The Center also provides seminars and workshops on topics of interest to the small business community.  More information about the RISBDC can be found at our website: www.risbdc.org.

Internship Opportunities – The RISBDC is seeking up to five interns to each work 10-15 hours a week.  It is a paid internship ($15.00 per hour) and there are internships available at both URI and our Providence or Lincoln offices.  Interns would be responsible for their own transportation to the job.  The interns would be responsible for assisting and supporting the RISBDC counselors in assisting small business owners and entrepreneurs.  Specific activities would depend on the major and interest areas of the intern.  Examples could include market research; business plan review and analysis; financial analysis and projections; among others.

Job Requirements – Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
An overall GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Must be pursuing a degree in a business or business-related field.
Must be sophomore level or higher.
Be an empathetic listener and creative problem solver
Be a reliable team player

How to apply – Submit a cover letter and resume along with the hours you are available to work to:

Rhode Island Small Business Development Center
University of Rhode Island
Carlotti Administration Building
75 Lower College Rd., 2nd Floor
Kingston RI 02881
401-874-7232
ehuttenhower@uri.edu