Sales and Marketing Administrative Assistant

Published: 6/14/2022

Job Description

We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our team of Adventure Play Experts. This role works directly with our sales & marketing team and provides general administrative and clerical office support, as well as internal sales support. This position will also assist with various marketing tasks, from social media to general graphic design.

This candidate must be detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable working in a customer service environment. They should also be able to develop our ongoing business relationships through superior customer service initiatives, excellent communication skills, and an overall upbeat, positive attitude. Knowledge and experience in marketing or graphic design are not required but are a definite plus. Some of the specific duties and requirements are, but not limited to, the following:

Responsibilities and Duties:

Answer incoming customer calls and maintain front desk coverage
Assist in lead data entry and tracking in CRM/Sales system
Provide superior customer service and professionalism at all times
Develop a strong knowledge of our product database and services
Prepare brochures and marketing materials for sales proposals or presentations
Enter customer data and fulfill requests for catalogs, samples, and marketing materials.
Manage inventory of marketing materials and office supplies
Assist with customer support lines via phone and web
Assist with content creation, editing, and tracking of email marketing campaigns
Update images, videos, and content on our various social media platforms
Manage contracts, coordinate logistics, booking, and travel for the trade show calendar
Coordinate and maintain a general office cleaning schedule
Coordinate with team members to respond to and resolve customer requests, questions, or issues

Qualifications and Skills

High School education or equivalent certification
2+ years of administrative, sales, or marketing experience
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Must be punctual and professional
Motivated self-starter with strong organizational skills
Creative thinker with an eye for detail
Must have reliable transportation to and from work
Excellent computer skills with general knowledge of Microsoft Office, Excel, Google Apps for Business, Customer Relationship Management Systems, and Adobe Creative Suite
Experience in graphic design, email campaigns, and/or social media marketing is not required but is a definite plus

\nCompany Description

Adventure Playground Systems is a Houston, Texas-based manufacturer of quality commercial-grade playground equipment, shade structures, park amenities, and splash pads. We offer turnkey park and playground equipment solutions to cities, schools, daycares, homeowners associations, park and recreation facilities, multi-family properties, landscape architects, and more. As a leader in the commercial playground equipment industry for over 25 years, we pride ourselves on providing a safe environment where children can grow and nurture their natural sense of adventure. Adventure Playground Systems is an equal opportunity employer, and we are dedicated to promoting a positive and culturally diverse workplace. Come join our team of hardworking, fun-loving play experts as we create adventures in play every day!