Role Description This is a remote contract role for a Sales Assistant. The Sales Assistant will be responsible for interacting with customers, ensuring excellent customer service, managing communication, and overseeing sales activities daily. The Sales Assistant will also liaise with the sales team, coordinate orders, and monitor progress.
Qualifications
Strong Interpersonal Skills and Customer Service capabilities Excellent Communication skills, both written and verbal Proven record of Sales experience and results-driven mindset High-level Organization Skills and ability to prioritize tasks effectively Fluency in English, and other languages as a plus Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and CRM software Experience in the textile design industry is a plus Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or relevant field
Finland's most acclaimed textile designer Marjatta Metsovaara transformed the world of modern interior textile design globally. Metsovaara's heritage possesses the highest artistic values in interior textile design in the Nordic countries. The large-scale creations, inventions, and artistic values of Marjatta Metsovaara have made an immense contribution to the world of interior textiles and the reputation of Finland worldwide in art and design. Awakening this Finnish National Treasure as a committed sales coordinator is a one-time opportunity.
Cotton prints are made at different mills in Finland, Italy, and the UK. Permanently fire retardant textile products are of a considerable material variation and are woven and printed in France. Marjatta Metsovaara designed an extensive range of home throws, meticulously reproduced in the original Finnair 280 g/m² material of 70% mohair and 30% pure new wool, with the signature Metsovaara knots. It is the ideal complement to any modern interior to put on a design sofa or keep yourself comfortably warm. Both are suitable for corporate gifts and high-end department/interior design stores and at $199 per piece, it meets the perfect price level for corporate gifts. Produced 200,000 pieces per year in modern facilities in Uitenhage, these commercial throws are easy to sell in larger quantities, and the weekly remunerations on a commission base are high. The sizes are a generous 140x230 cm, which makes us unique. Trays made of wood by Backmanform in Finland. Modern furniture designed by Sammi Kallio and produced in Finland/Sweden. A vast range of furniture/upholstery fabrics made in Germany, both uni and jacquard woven. A range of high-end rugs/carpets of the original designs of Marjatta Metsovaara produced in all methods (weaving, tufting, or knotting) in Germany/Nepal.
Responsibilities
Coordinate sales teams Assure quality of sales-related equipment and update if necessary Monitor the team's progress, identify shortcomings, and propose improvements Your role is to arrange distribution in your location. Concept stores and corporations in need of placing corporate gifts for clients and employees are the best channels. Metsovaara will manifest its existence at the very best tradeshows.