Sales Administrative Assistant

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Job Details

Full Time

Location

Maple Ridge, BC

Salary

dollar sign 50,000 to 55,000 per year

Job Description

Exciting Sales Administrative Opportunity in Maple Ridge/Mission, BC!

Who - the Company:
A global leader in manufacturing and exporting high-quality building materials since the 1960’s. Known for excellence, they are rapidly becoming an industry leader in rooving wood products.

What - the Role:
This role provides key administrative sales support to the Sales Manager and involves light inside sales activities, including phone, email, and online customer inquiries—no cold calling.You'll explain product features, address concerns, follow up on inquiries, and eventually handle quotes, sales terms, and order processing. Additional duties include light accounting, logistics, and general administration.

Answer incoming calls and follow up on customer inquiries.
Respond to emails and online leads.
Assist with accounting (e.g., invoicing, AP/AR).
Support logistics and shipments.
Perform general administrative tasks as needed.

Who - the Candidate:
We’re looking for a reliable, friendly, and organized individual with 2+ years of experience in a similar industry (e.g., building materials, trucking, construction). You need to be comfortable picking up the phone and thrive on customer interaction.

2+ years of administrative experience, ideally supporting sales.
Proficient in MS Office; knowledge of QuickBooks or Sage 50 is a plus.
Professional phone manner and strong communication skills.
Freight forwarding or accounting experience is an asset.

Where:
Nestled between the Fraser River and Golden Ears Mountain, this role is best suited for individuals living in Mission, Maple Ridge, Abbotsford, or nearby areas. A car is essential due to limited transit access.

How Much:
Base salary will be commensurate with experience, education, and skills, and could range anywhere from $50,000 to $55,000. Additionally, they extended health benefits coverage. Please discuss your base salary and total compensation expectations in more detail with SWIM.

When & How to Apply:
This search is moving extremely quickly! If you already have a Recruiter at SWIM, please reach out very soon. If you do not yet have a contact at Swim Recruiting, please hit 'APPLY NOW' and send us your resume.

About Swim Recruiting

SWIM provides Permanent and Contract Recruitment Services in a variety of specializations and industries. Our well established client network includes small businesses right through to large global corporations.