Job Details

We are searching for a Sales Administrative Assistant to work with a very busy and stable company located in New Orleans.

-Pay will be $40,000-$45,000 to start and parking will be provided.

-Hours are 8:30am - 5:30pm.

-Benefits offered include but are not limited to: Health, Dental, Life, 401K match and PTO

Job Duties of the Sales Administrative Assistant include but are not limited to:

• Prepare, organize, create and provide general correspondence, proposals, and various departmental reports to efficiently facilitate office operations.
• Generate meeting bulletins
• Respond to telephone inquiries for general information such as media kits, brochures and maps.
• Establish new account files in computer system, create hardy copy files and organize correspondence as appropriate to ensure that sales managers can followup with new clients.
• Process brochure orders for upcoming meetings, ensuring payment is received, when necessary, and brochures are delivered as required.
• Coordinate site inspections by scheduling appointments and preparing itineraries making certain that site inspections are executed smoothly.
• Prepare various reports (i.e. expense reports, etc.), as requested in a timely and efficient manner.
• Provide general assistance to the sales managers by preparing sales packets, assisting with mail distribution, etc. to ensure effective administrative support.
• Handle and respond to callers via the convention sales inquiry line, as needed.
• Assist as occasional switchboard operator and relieve receptionist when necessary.
• Perform other projects or duties as assigned by the sales manager team and/or the Vice President of Sales & Strategies as assigned.

Education and Experience needed of the Sales Administrative Assistant:

• Associate's or Bachelor's Degree
• 3+ years experience working in similar role
• Hospitality experience is a plus

Computer Skills needed of the Sales Administrative Assistant:

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office (will be tested!)
• Knowledge of Excel spreadsheets and database programs