Sales Associate

Market Value Southwest
  • Houston, TX
    21 days ago

    Job Description

    Position Overview

    We are seeking a Sales Associate to support new customer acquisition and contribute to the growth of our sales organization. This role focuses on identifying prospective customers, understanding their needs, presenting relevant products and services, and supporting the sales process from initial conversation through follow-up.

    The Sales Associate will work directly with prospective and existing customers while collaborating with the broader sales team to achieve individual and team objectives. This position is well suited for someone who is confident communicating with others, motivated by results, and interested in developing professional sales experience.

    Responsibilities

    • Engage with prospective customers and identify potential sales opportunities
    • Learn about customer needs and recommend appropriate products or services
    • Present product and service information clearly and professionally
    • Explain features, benefits, and available options to prospective customers
    • Generate interest in company offerings through direct customer communication
    • Qualify prospective customers based on their needs and interests
    • Conduct follow-up with prospective customers throughout the sales process
    • Build and maintain positive relationships with customers
    • Maintain accurate records of sales activity, customer interactions, and follow-up needs
    • Track individual activity and progress toward established sales objectives
    • Develop a thorough understanding of company products, services, and current offerings
    • Respond to customer questions and provide accurate information throughout the sales process
    • Collaborate with sales and marketing team members on customer acquisition initiatives
    • Participate in sales meetings, training, and ongoing development
    • Support additional sales initiatives and business development activities as needed


    Requirements

    • Bachelor’s degree or 1–2 years of relevant professional experience
    • Strong verbal and written communication skills
    • Excellent interpersonal and presentation abilities
    • Comfortable initiating conversations and working directly with prospective customers
    • Strong listening and relationship-building skills
    • Goal-oriented with a professional and dependable approach
    • Ability to learn product and service information quickly
    • Strong organizational and follow-up skills
    • Ability to manage multiple customer conversations and priorities
    • Comfortable working both independently and as part of a sales team
    • Previous experience in sales, business development, customer service, hospitality, or another customer-facing environment is preferred


    Benefits

    • Comprehensive sales training and ongoing support
    • Hands-on experience throughout the sales process
    • Professional development and learning opportunities
    • Collaborative and team-oriented work environment
    • Opportunities to develop sales, communication, and relationship-building skills
    • Exposure to customer acquisition and business development activities
    • Opportunities for continued growth and increased responsibility


    • Houston, TX

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationHouston, TX

    Skills

    • Business Developmentunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Customer Acquisitionunmatched
    • Customer Relationsunmatched
    • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
    • Follow Throughunmatched
    • Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
    • Marketingunmatched
    • Mergers and Acquisitionsunmatched
    • Needs Assessmentunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
    • Record Keepingunmatched
    • Revenue Growthunmatched
    • Salesunmatched
    • Sales Communicationsunmatched
    • Sales Prospectingunmatched
    • Sales Supportunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Writing Skillsunmatched

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