WHO ARE WE?
Born from the global movement spawned by bestselling-author Eric Ries,Lean Startup Company offers the most exciting education solutions to help organizations work in new ways.
Our year-round education efforts transform how organizations work by arming them with an entrepreneurial methodology via our media, conferences and custom programs for large organizations. We serve every size company and sector of the economy — from the aspiring entrepreneur to high-growth startups, nonprofits, and large bureaucratic institutions and connect them with experts who can support them on their Lean Startup journey.
WHO ARE WE SEEKING?
The Sales Assistant will work on a range of sales projects and activities supporting the day to day sales operations and initiatives of Lean Startup Co (Part-time role, 10-20 hours/week).
The ideal candidate for this role is extremely detail oriented, is an excellent communicator, is creative, social-media savvy and thrives in a fast-paced environment. This candidate is proactive, has an ownership and “get-things-done” mentality and is extremely solution-oriented while being open to coaching and guidance along the way. The ideal candidate is someone who has a high level of personal accountability and a willingness to take calculated risks.
Our team is small and growing, so your role matters to us and will offer significant growth.
THE POSITION IS 100% REMOTE. WE ASK THAT YOU'RE 1) LOCATED IN THE U.S. AND 2) AVAILABLE TO COMMUNICATE DURING PACIFIC TIME BUSINESS HOURS.
This sounds like a dream job! What skill set and experience will demonstrate to you that I have the chops to be a Sales assistant at Lean Startup Co.?
THE ROLE:
As the Sales Assistant, you will be the glue supporting across the sales team on projects such as:
YOU'LL FIT RIGHT INTO THIS ROLE AND OUR TEAM IF:
WHY YOU'LL LOVE WORKING WITH US
We encourage growth.
Big impact.
REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor's degree
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
Simple, direct and clear communication style.
Minimum 2 years professional experience as a sales assistant.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills; organizational and time management skills.
Reliable, responsive and consistently meets deadlines.
Strong personal sense of professionalism, responsibility and accountability.
Strong relationship management skills and emotional intelligence.
A willingness to embrace change and to adapt new strategies on the fly.
Experience with and enjoys working remotely and collaboratively (Slack, Zoom, Trello, Google apps).
Experience with Salesforce (or able to learn quickly).
Ability to juggle and prioritize many different tasks simultaneously, and enjoys collaborating with a wide range of team members.
Previous knowledge and/or experience with the Lean Startup methodology a plus!