Sales Support Administrator

At Weleda we spend so much time getting to know you, we thought it only fair that you get to know a little more about some of us. We've also offered up a few of our favorite Weleda products-although choosing among them turned out to be no small task.

It's not a very complicated equation; happy people do better work. So we work hard at Weleda making sure everyone working at Weleda is happy.

We know that creating wonderful products aren't mutually exclusive to fostering a respectful workplace, promoting creativity and taking a personal interest in those who work with us. We encourage personal development outside the office. We serve free organic cappuccinos, celebrate each other's birthdays, prompt our staff to use their generous vacation time.

It's not surprising to see new parents at work here with their children by their sides.

We've also created a unique social structure that makes every team member feel greater ownership of the company and more connected to one another. And to make sure everyone feels valued, we make sure to keep communication channels wide open. After all, brilliant ideas can come from anyone.

Even from you.

Position Overview:

This position is responsible for supporting the entire sales team and 60-person broker network by communicating sales and marketing initiatives and tactical sales activities. This position serves as the main point of contact for sales while providing support to every aspect of the department.

Specifically, the Sales Support Administrator will:

• Collaborate with the Sales & Marketing Operations Manager and other members of the sales team to ensure the success of the Weleda brand by increasing the distribution and sales of Weleda products within the natural retail channel.
• Support and motivate the brokers and broker representatives to ensure they are delivering our promotional calendar effectively and focusing activities in a manner consistent with Weleda strategic directives.
• Manage, maintain, and distribute all customer lists, void reports, broker contracts, and sales and marketing initiatives.
• Manage all sales meetings.

Responsibilities:

1. Generate, maintain and distribute (as needed) all informational reporting for sales team, such as trade market activity calendar, monthly MCB calendar, monthly and quarterly Whole Foods void reports, promotional calendars, contact management, and Share Point files.
2. Support all sales managers and broker requests on a daily basis, which includes answering e-mails in a timely manner and pulling and updating files on the company intranet.
3. Process, invoice and record tester and sample request orders from brokers and sales managers.
4. Administrative support, such as preparing materials for meetings, binding presentations, laminating documents, and troubleshooting systems and software applications for sales team.
5. Coordinate sales events, meetings and travel arrangements for the Sales and Marketing departments. Manage, attend, and contribute during these events and meetings. Serve as the minute taker for all meetings.

Qualifications:

• An entrepreneurial spirit that has the ability to self-motivate, multi-task, prioritize and work independently or within a team.
• Clear, concise and effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability and savvy to research and problem solve, adjust tactics to achieve Weleda brand objectives.
• Excellent interpersonal, problem-solving, organizational and time management skills.
• Maintain an up-beat positive attitude within a fast paced environment with tight deadlines.
• Must be willing and able to travel.
• Computer experience (MicrosoftOffice | Excel, Word, Outlook & PowerPoint). SharePoint and salesforce.com a plus.

To Apply:

We're always looking for passionate, dynamic, caring individuals to join the Weleda team. If you're interested in an open position, please email with a copy of your current résumé. We look forward to hearing from you.