Sales Assistant
Are you ready to embark on an exciting new career in sales? A distributor of electrical/ electronic wire and cable, and manufacturer of cable assemblies and wire harnesses, is seeking aggressive and self-motivated individuals to join our company in the role of…
Inside Sales Assistant – Entry Level
This entry-level position is best suited to a recent graduate of post-secondary education in the field of business or marketing who is looking to start a career in an established company. A keen interest in technology and engineering would be beneficial to understanding our product.
Responsibilities Include:
1. Substantial involvement in business development by prospecting, establishing and nurturing of B2B relationships with new client accounts
2. Maintaining and re-energizing relationships with existing clients by supporting existing programs and introducing new market initiatives
3. Assisting with customer enquirers and generating sales quotations to service customers and grow business
4. Contacting new and existing accounts to introduce or uncover new market opportunities
5. Data entry and other duties as assigned
Applicants Require:
1. A positive and energetic attitude
2. Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
3. Proficiency in computer, mathematical and organizational skills with an eye for detail
4. A confident and determined approach
5. Strategic approach to selling into established as well as inactive accounts
6. Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced, goal-oriented environment
7. No prior sales experience required!
How to use strong action verbs on your resume
To effectively use resume power verbs, focus first on filling out your experience section with specific, quantified examples of your accomplishments. Then, use a compelling verb to enhance your bullet points.
Here’s a sample bullet point where the candidate improperly used resume action verbs:
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“Went to all weekly company meetings to share department news.”
This example starts with a weak verb. “Went” doesn’t convey any positive information. This verb just indicates you did what was expected of you.
Hiring managers will be impressed if you show your proactiveness and back it up with quantifiable evidence.
Here’s the same example enhanced with resume action words:
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“Spearheaded weekly company meetings by communicating departmental growth and productivity.”
The applicant opens with a much more targeted action verb. Unlike “went to,” “spearheaded” is decisive and suggests the candidate has leadership abilities, organizational skills, and a knack for planning.
The applicant also includes the strong verb “communicating,” which is among the most common resume keywords recognized by corporate applicant tracking systems (ATS). By using action verbs, your resume is more likely to bypass the ATS and land in the hiring manager’s inbox.
Finally, the candidate ends their bullet point by stating explicitly what they communicated: “departmental growth and productivity.”