Sales Coordinator job summary
A good job description starts with an attention-grabbing summary of the position and its role within your company. Your summary should provide an overview of your company and expectations for the position. Outline the types of activities and responsibilities required for the job so job seekers can determine if they are qualified, or if the job is suitable for them.
Example of a Sales Coordinator job summary
Our fitness apparel company is seeking an experienced Sales Coordinator who can organize sales and marketing activities, as well as develop an effective sales filing system. The Sales Coordinator will work directly with team management to ensure that all the administrative and support functions of the sales department are operating effectively, and that active client files are available to the sales group. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced, dynamic team environment and have prior sales experience, we want to hear from you.
Sales Coordinator responsibilities and duties
The responsibilities and duties section is the most important part of the job description. Here you should outline the functions this position will perform on a regular basis, how the job functions within the organization and the title of the manager the person will report to.
- Utilize company resources to develop a filing system that keeps all active sales files available digitally and in hard copy form
- Take the lead on organizing the resources necessary to put together high quality sales presentations
- Ensure the inventory of custom sales presentation materials such as brochures and presentation folders is always up to date
- Act as the primary customer service contact for clients who have questions about their accounts or our products
- Work with other departments within the company to bring in additional help on creating sales presentations when needed
Sales Coordinator qualifications and skills
Next, outline the required and preferred skills for your position. This may include education, previous job experience, certifications and technical skills. You may also include soft skills and personality traits that you expect from a successful candidate. While it may be tempting to include a long list of skills and requirements, including too many could dissuade qualified candidates from applying. Keep your list of qualifications concise, but provide enough detail with relevant keywords and terms.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or related field required
- 2+ years’ of sales experience
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Access
- Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent team development and leadership skills