Research and Administrative Specialist

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Located in Milton, WV

Salary: 15.00

Research & Administrative Specialist

A construction company in Milton, WV is seeking a Research & Administrative Specialist to support their sales team by researching potential customers and identifying the right contacts within those companies.

The primary responsibility of this position is to research agricultural companies, general contractors, manufacturing facilities, and other potential customers. The employee will identify who is in charge, determine the appropriate contacts for the sales team, and gather accurate information on how to reach them.

Responsibilities

• Research potential customers using Google, company websites, internal systems, and other online resources.
• Identify key decision-makers within companies, including Plant Managers, Operations Managers, Purchasing Managers, Project Managers, and other relevant contacts.
• Gather contact information, including names, job titles, phone numbers, email addresses, and other relevant company information.
• Determine who the sales team needs to contact and the best way to reach them.
• Research companies to identify potential business opportunities.
• Build and maintain prospect and contact lists for the sales team.
• Enter and organize information accurately in Microsoft Excel and the company's internal systems.
• Keep company and contact information updated as needed.
• Provide the sales team with researched leads and the appropriate contacts so they can take over the sales process.
• Assist with additional sales and business development activities as the position develops.
• Answer incoming phone calls and provide professional customer service.
• File, scan, and organize documentation.
• Assist with other general office duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in sales, sales support, research, data entry, customer service, or office administration preferred.
• Strong computer skills and experience with Microsoft Office, especially Microsoft Excel.
• Comfortable conducting online research and finding information independently.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Professional phone etiquette.
• Ability to organize large amounts of information.
• Ability to work independently and stay on task.
• Reliable and dependable.
• Willingness to learn and take on additional sales responsibilities.

Schedule

Monday–Friday | 8:30 AM–5:00 PM

Position Focus

The main goal of this position is to find potential customers, identify the right people within those companies, gather their contact information, and provide qualified leads and connections for the sales team to pursue.

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