Sales & Purchasing Assistant

Job Summary: Since 1935, Allway has been an industry leader in technological innovation, high quality and value-added products in the hand tools business. We are now looking for a support specialist to help in our growing sales and marketing team. This critical position will support other team members in sales, purchasing and marketing, in many recurring or special projects, in many different ways, including but not limited to data collection, item setup, product launch, account service, customer compliance, eCommerce, meeting preparation, product samples, merchandising, and project coordination. The ideal candidate must be able to multitask, and communicate with other team members and customers effectively, professionally and courteously. Attention to detail is a must. Strong computer skills are required (e.g. typing well-composed emails; proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint). 1-3 years of similar experience is preferred and we will provide on-the-job training. Experience in home improvement industry is preferred, but not required. Bachelor's degree is required. We offer competitive salary based on experience and capabilities, and benefits such as 401K with employer match and health insurance. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Supporting Sales and Purchasing departments Handling and providing support for specific, high-priority customer accounts Item setup, product launch, project coordination Industry research, product research Checking and entering orders Troubleshooting order/shipping problems Billing orders Customer account management Manage spreadsheets and other internal documents Acting as a liaison between the production and shipping departments Supporting our purchasing team with record keeping, inventory review and other details Other projects, including helping grow our marketing and social media Potential for travel for customer meetings or industry retail shows Requirements Bachelor degree – Business, Accounting, Finance or related fields preferred Strong communication skills, both written and verbal Detail oriented with exceptional organizational skills Ability to work independently and as part of a team Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite (MS Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint) Willingness to learn and grow with the company Schedule: 8 hour shift Day shift Monday to Friday We offer very competitive compensation, and benefits such as 401K with company match. We are committed to supporting your professional growth through engaging challenges and collaborative teamwork. Pay: $50,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Retirement plan Vision insurance Education: Bachelor's (Required) Experience: Sales/Account Support: 3 years (Preferred) Ability to Commute: Bronx, NY 10462 (Required) Ability to Relocate: Bronx, NY 10462: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person

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