Sales Assistant
- Brampton, ON, Canada
$40,000 - $60,000 · Volunteer
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Job details
- Pay
- $40,000 - $60,000
- Job type
- Volunteer
- Apply by
- Experience
- 0–2 years of relevant experience; co-op, internship or part-time office experience is an asset.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
SHW AG is the global leader in the production of CO2-optimised pumps, engine components for all kinds of powertrains and high-performance brake discs used by the international automobile industry and the truck and off-highway segment, such as in agricultural machines, construction machines, stationary engines and wind turbines.
To strengthen our team at our Brampton, Ontario location, we are looking for a Sales Assistant.
Job Description:
According to ESA
Salary Range:
$40,000 - $60,000
AODA:
SHW welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
To strengthen our team at our Brampton, Ontario location, we are looking for a Sales Assistant.
Job Description:
- Support the Key Account Manager with RFQs, quotations, customer communication, presentations, customer portals, and basic marketing.
- Provide day-to-day administrative and commercial support to the Key Account Manager.
- Maintain customer contact lists, account information, and sales documentation.
- Prepare customer correspondence, meeting agendas, presentations, and reports.
- Track customer requests, action items, deadlines, and follow-ups.
- Initiate and manage project orders to track programs during the pre-serial phase and throughout engineering changes.
- Add tooling and prototype purchase orders to program project orders, process related invoicing.
- Create and maintain customer master data (bill-to, sold-to, ship-to) and sales orders upon receipt of serial production contracts.
- Maintain part prices according to long-term agreement (LTA) terms and engineering changes.
- Administer customer supplier portals (e.g., Cummins, GM SupplyPower, Ford Covisint, Stellantis eSC, IMDS): access, document uploads, schedule and PO acknowledgements.
- Support SAP tasks including BOM maintenance, report generation, and data clean-up.
- Take overall responsibility for SAP processes and coordinate across departments, including Logistics and Quality etc., to ensure efficient and consistent workflows.
- Prepare sales reports, presentations, and meeting minutes for the Sales team.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Manager or their designate.
- University degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications or a related field.
- 0–2 years of relevant experience; co-op, internship or part-time office experience is an asset. New graduates are encouraged to apply.
- Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).
- Strong attention to detail; analytical and structured thinking, able to maintain accurate records across multiple online systems.
- Ability to track and manage project orders, invoices, and store documents accurately, to prioritize multiple deadlines.
- Ability to identify issues, proactive follow-up and strong sense of ownership, and propose solutions in a timely manner, particularly in order management and invoicing.
- Discretion and sound judgement when handling confidential business and employee information.
- Ability to work independently in a small organization, works well in a team while managing individual tasks and deadlines independently.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Customer-oriented attitude, professional and confident communication with customers.
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally, including overnight stays, as required.
- Experience with SAP or another ERP system is an asset.
- Exposure to automotive or manufacturing environments (IATF 16949, PPAP, customer portals) is desirable.
- Basic understanding of marketing principles, including the creation of promotional materials (photos, videos, etc.) using graphic/video tools (Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, CapCut or similar).
- Additional languages such as German, French, or another relevant business language are an asset.
- Valid driver's licence and access to a vehicle (on-site role).
- Opportunity to work from home once a week
- Flexible start times (7:00–9:00 AM) for office employees
- Paid half-day off on your birthday
- Extra paid time off during the holiday season
- Comprehensive health & life insurance
- RRSP matching program
- Professional development with tailored training plans
- Free snacks & drinks, plus occasional catered lunches
- 24/7 employee suggestion boxes with gift card rewards
- Regular employee events & celebrations
- Anniversary recognition for your service milestones
- Perkopolis Employee Discounts:
According to ESA
Salary Range:
$40,000 - $60,000
AODA:
SHW welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Support the Key Account Manager with customer communications, RFQs, quotations, presentations, sales documentation, and day-to-day administrative and commercial tasks. Manage project and sales orders, invoicing, customer data and portals, pricing, and SAP processes while coordinating workflows across departments.
Requirements
A university degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, or a related field is requested, with 0–2 years of relevant experience; new graduates are encouraged to apply. Candidates should be proficient in Microsoft 365, communicate professionally in English, and demonstrate accuracy, organization, customer focus, and ownership; SAP or ERP, automotive or manufacturing exposure, marketing tools, additional languages, and a valid driver's licence are assets or desired qualifications.
Skills
- Customer Communication
- Sales Administration
- RFQ and Quotation Support
- Order Management
- Invoice Processing
- Microsoft 365
- SAP
- ERP Systems
- Data Management
- Project Tracking
- Report Generation
- Presentation Preparation
- Attention to Detail
- Analytical Thinking
- Written and Verbal Communication
Benefits
- Work From Home Once a Week
- Flexible Start Times
- Paid Half-Day Off on Birthday
- Extra Paid Time Off During the Holiday Season
- Health and Life Insurance
- RRSP Matching
- Professional Development and Tailored Training
- Free Snacks and Drinks
- Occasional Catered Lunches
- Employee Suggestion Rewards
- Employee Events and Celebrations
- Service Anniversary Recognition
- Perkopolis Employee Discounts
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Sales
- Administrative
- Customer Service & Support
- Manufacturing
- Marketing
Keywords
- RFQs
- Quotations
- Key Account Management
- Customer Portals
- SAP
- ERP
- Microsoft 365
- Excel
- Word
- PowerPoint
- Outlook
- Teams
- Bill-To Data
- Sold-To Data
- Ship-To Data
- Sales Orders
- Project Orders
- Invoicing
- Long-Term Agreements
- Engineering Changes
- BOM Maintenance
- IMDS
- PPAP
- IATF 16949
- Automotive Manufacturing
- Canva
- Adobe Creative Suite
- CapCut
- Customer Communication
- Marketing Materials