Sales Support Associate - Federal Sales

You’re the heart of Connection. A people person who loves to help, listen, and learn. Join our team of experts to grow your career and work side by side with specialists from the industry’s biggest tech manufacturers.

Rockville, MD

CONNECTION

<p><strong>At Connection, our purpose is simple: we connect people with technology. From hardware&mdash;PCs, printers, servers, and more&mdash;to cutting-edge cloud, cybersecurity, and professional IT services, we design, build, and support the IT solutions that thousands of companies, schools, and government agencies rely on every day. We like to think of ourselves as the IT Department for our customers&rsquo; IT Department. Our company started out almost 40 years ago with two employees and a phone line. Today we&rsquo;re a Fortune 1000 IT solutions partner operating in 174 countries around the world&mdash;still driven by that startup mentality and guided by our original purpose.</strong></p> https://www.connection.com/

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Full Time

Overview: <br /> <p>Connection, a Fortune 1000 Global Technology Solutions Provider is adding to our family of passionate Federal sales support individuals. We work together to connect people with technology that enhances growth, elevates productivity, and empowers innovation.</p> <p>Working under direct supervision of the Supervisor, Federal Sales Support, the Sales Support Associate (SSA) provides the primary support to Account Managers in the Federal Sales Organization.</p>
Responsibilities: <br /> <ul> <li>The SSA assists with preparing quotes, customer service activities and processing orders including following up on returns, backorders, and delays.</li> <li>The SSA interacts with both internal and external customers on a daily basis.&nbsp;</li> <li>The ideal candidate brings a working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite with the ability to learn new systems quickly, data entry accuracy, strong attention to detail and the ability to handle shifting priorities effectively.&nbsp;</li> <li>The SSA must display exceptional customer service skills, work as part of a team, and possess excellent written communication skills with ability to compose professional business communications via email and proposals.</li> <li>This position works in person at either our Merrimack, NH or Rockville, MD office</li> </ul>
Requirements: <br /> <ul> <li>High school diploma or equivalent required</li> <li>Minimum 1 year professional work experience preferably in an administrative support role</li> </ul>