Sales Assistant Benelux in Jette, Belgium

Sales Assistant Benelux

5817

Sales

Jette, BE

For over 75 years, BIC has been creating ingeniously simple and joyful products that are a part of every heart and home.

As a member of our team, you’ll be a part of reigniting a beloved brand as we continue to reimagine everyday essentials in new, sustainable and responsible ways.

Our “roll up your sleeves and get the job done” approach to work creates an environment where self-starters, problem solvers and innovative thinkers thrive. BIC team members are empowered to take ownership of their careers and bring their unique perspectives to the table to make a meaningful impact on our mission.

It’s a colorful world – make your mark by joining the BIC team today.

Job description

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Sales Assistant to support our sales team. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, a customer-focused mindset, and the ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. This role involves assisting with sales operations, providing excellent customer service, and supporting the overall sales process.

Based at our Headquarters in Jette (Brussels), and reporting to the Sales Manager, the role is ideal for someone who wants to work in an international and diverse team, operating at the intersection of sales and our internal operational and processing teams.

Key Responsibilities:

Sales Account support:

• Sales Support: Assist the sales team (account managers and field sales team) with daily operations, including preparing sales materials, and handling administrative tasks.

• Contract Management: Support with the writing and validation of customer contracts

• Reporting: Assist in generating sales reports and analyzing data to support sales strategies.

• Promotions: Help with the setup and execution of promotional events and campaigns.

• Customer Interaction: Assist customers in a friendly and professional manner, both in-person, over the phone or by e-mail

• Product Knowledge: Stay informed about our products and services to provide accurate information and advice to customers and consumers.

• Team Collaboration: Work closely with other departments, such as marketing and category management, to ensure a seamless customer experience.

• Meeting organization: support the preparation of materials and logistics for sales events (quarterly sales meetings and yearly sales convention).

Office Management support:

• Administrative Support: Provide general administrative support to ensure efficient operation of the office, including answering phones, handling correspondence, and managing office supplies.

• Maintenance: Coordinate contracts related to office maintenance, liaise with suppliers and help maintain an organized office environment.

Qualifications

• Education:High school diploma or equivalent; additional education in sales, marketing, or business administration is a plus.

• Experience: Previous experience in a retail or sales environment is preferred.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Customer-oriented with a positive and approachable attitude.

• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).

• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

• Language skills: fluent in Dutch and French, with a good knowledge of English.

BIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strongly commit to hiring people with different backgrounds and experiences to help us build better products, make better decisions, and better serve our customers. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability status, or similar characteristics. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.

BIC is not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this employment opportunity. Regardless of past practice, all resumes submitted by search firms to any team member at BIC via email, or directly to a BIC team member in any form without a valid written search agreement in place for that position will be deemed the sole property of BIC, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by BIC as a result of the referral or through other means