Sales Administrative Assistant
Washington, DC 
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Posted 49 months ago
Position No Longer Available
Position No Longer Available
Job Description
Job Description
The Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center is Washington's premier special events and conference facility, located on historic Pennsylvania Avenue in the heart of Penn Quarter in Washington DC.

At Trade Center Management Associates we are currently seeking a Sales Administrative Assistant to add to our Sales Department.

In the position as a Sales Administrative Assistant, our mutual success is dependent on the skills and enthusiasm you bring to the role.  Representing the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center’s Sales and Event Planning Teams, you are a key contributor to the organization’s development and growth. Support the sales team through customer, operational and business support. Responsible for providing administrative support for Sales Managers, Event Planners and Event Coordinators.  In this role, the Sales Assistant will develop drive sales productivity by generating proposals, contracts, estimate of charges and other support.  

 Responsibilities:
  • Provide administrative support to the Sales & Event Planning Department
  • Prepare sales-related documents throughout the sales process (e.g., proposals, contracts, and banquet event orders). Assemble information packages (e.g., brochures, promotional materials).
  • Create and maintain computer- and paper-based filing and organization systems for records, reports, and documents. Compile, copy, sort, and file records of office activities, business transactions, and other activities.
  • Act as Liaison between Sales Manager(s) and clients in Sales Manager's absence.
  • Respond to inquiries and exercise decision making skills to direct caller's request. Accurately record messages for staff and distribute the written messages to the staff members in a timely manner.
  • Rotate in the front desk coverage for receptionist’s break times
  • Perform any other job related duties as assigned
Qualifications:
  • This is an entry level position although 1-2 years experience as an Administrative Assistant or in a Sales Support function is preferred
  • Hospitality, Sales Operations, Business Analysis, Program Management, Management Consulting or other related financial/commercial role a plus
  • Experience interacting with leaders across multiple organizational functions
  • Strong financial, analytical and communication skills
  • Deep experience of Microsoft Office Suite required (extensive knowledge of Excel required)
  • Excellent cross group collaboration skills
  • Bachelor's degree preferred
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience working within a fast-paced company would be highly beneficial
  • Exhibits sound business judgment, a proven ability to influence others, strong analytical skills, and a proven track record of taking ownership, leading data-driven analyses and influencing results
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience presenting to senior management
  • Able to operate successfully in a lean, fast-pace organization
  • Highly organized, have multi-tasking skills, and efficient/comfortable in ambiguous situations
Our office dress code is business attire. NO visible tattoos or facial piercings. 

We offer state of the art facilities, a competitive base salary, generous incentive plan and a comprehensive benefits package. We are also metro accessible via the Orange or Blue lines at the Federal Triangle station providing direct access into our building.

For further information on our company, please visit our website at www.rrbitc.com
Trade Center Management Associates is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

 

Position No Longer Available
Job Summary
Start Date
Immediately
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Hours per Week
40
Salary and Benefits
$39,000
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
1 to 3 years
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