<ul><li>Train and supervise administrative staff</li><li>Create detailed in-depth client specific proposals in conjunction with the sales arborists</li><li>Handle information requests and e-mail correspondence, arrange conference calls, and schedule meetings.</li><li>Customer service/inside sales: heavy phone work including outbound sales calls, lead generation, customer service support, and scheduling appointments</li><li>Key account follow-up, accounts receivable follow-up, and collection calls</li><li>Conduct biweekly A/R meetings and assist with collections process</li><li>Maintaining multiple sales calendars, creating work orders, daily debriefing.</li><li>Administration of customer database and files, payment processing</li><li>Act as main point of contact between ownership and administrative staff</li><li>Conduct weekly administrative staff meetings to determine allocation of resources</li><li>Conduct periodic performance reviews of administrative staff</li><li>Gather payroll information weekly for submittal to the Accounting department.</li><li>Coordinate work to be scheduled for clients including notification and appointment scheduling.</li></ul><p><br></p>
We are looking for a detail-oriented Sales Assistant to join our team in the hospitality industry on a contract basis. This role involves supporting sales operations, ensuring seamless communication with clients, and assisting in achieving sales goals. The position is based in New York, New York, and offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to a dynamic and fast-paced environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Provide administrative and operational support to the sales team, ensuring efficient workflow.<br>• Assist in managing client inquiries, both inbound and outbound, to enhance customer satisfaction.<br>• Collaborate with team members to develop and implement sales strategies.<br>• Maintain accurate records of sales activities and customer interactions.<br>• Prepare sales reports and presentations to support decision-making processes.<br>• Coordinate meetings, calls, and follow-ups with prospective and existing clients.<br>• Monitor sales targets and track progress to ensure goals are met.<br>• Stay updated on industry trends to provide relevant insights and recommendations.<br>• Support marketing efforts to drive lead generation and sales opportunities.<br>• Handle other sales-related tasks as needed to ensure team success.
<p><strong>About PennEngineering</strong></p><p>At PennEngineering, we innovate, collaborate, and engineer solutions that help shape the future of manufacturing. We believe diversity, equity, and belonging are essential to building strong teams and better products. Our culture is welcoming, respectful, and inclusive—offering meaningful opportunities for professional growth and impact.</p><p>Join us as we build the future of <strong>Manufacturing and Engineering</strong>.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Position Summary</strong></p><p>PennEngineering is seeking an experienced <strong>Content Strategist with hands-on manufacturing or engineering industry experience</strong> to join our Marketing Team. This role requires a strategic, execution-focused content leader who understands how search is evolving—and how to structure content that performs across <strong>traditional search engines, AI-powered discovery tools, and buyer-driven research channels</strong>.</p><p>The ideal candidate brings <strong>real-world manufacturing knowledge</strong>, enabling them to translate complex technical concepts into clear, credible, and discoverable content that supports demand generation, sales enablement, and brand growth.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What You Will Do</strong></p><p><strong>Lead Content Strategy & Planning</strong></p><ul><li>Own and execute a comprehensive content strategy aligned with business objectives, full-funnel marketing, and sales enablement goals</li><li>Develop solution-oriented storytelling that connects PennEngineering’s manufacturing products and services to real customer challenges</li><li>Build and manage an integrated <strong>content roadmap and editorial calendar</strong> across web, landing pages, social media, and sales materials</li><li>Partner with product marketing, demand generation, sales, and engineering teams to identify content gaps and prioritize high-impact topics</li><li>Establish messaging frameworks and content standards that ensure brand consistency across channels</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Create & Optimize Content for Search & AI Discovery</strong></p><ul><li>Develop <strong>AEO (Answer Engine Optimization)</strong> content that directly addresses high-intent buyer and engineer questions</li><li>Create and guide production of white papers, case studies, technical articles, landing pages, video scripts, and multimedia assets</li><li>Structure content using SEO best practices, schema-aligned formats, and modular approaches that improve visibility and citation in AI tools</li><li>Optimize content to perform across <strong>Google Search, AI assistants, and emerging discovery platforms</strong></li><li>Experiment with new AI-powered search and content distribution tools to extend reach and engagement</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Hands-On Content Development</strong></p><ul><li>Write and edit content in-house, reducing reliance on agencies</li><li>Collaborate on written communications, video scripting, and digital experiences for web and live delivery</li><li>Translate complex engineering and manufacturing concepts into clear, compelling, customer-focused narratives</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>
<p>Base 50K – 60K plus Commission </p><p><br></p><p>benefits</p><ul><li>flexibility</li><li>401k</li><li>medical</li><li>dental</li><li>vision</li><li>paid time off</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Manage sales.</li><li>Identify and pursue new business opportunities through proactive outreach.</li><li>Attend networking events.</li><li>Collaborate with the marketing team for event setup and lead generation support.</li><li>Maintain strong client relationships and deliver exceptional customer service.</li><li>Achieve and exceed sales targets through strategic planning and execution.</li><li>Provide regular updates on pipeline and territory performance.</li><li>Represent the company professionally at all times.</li></ul><p><br></p>
