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About Us
Based in downtown Ithaca for 25 years, Blue Light, Inc. is a trusted provider of Chinese medicinal herbs to healthcare practitioners across the US and beyond. Thanks to the exceptional quality, efficacy, and affordability of our line of over 500 herbal products, our company has grown steadily and consistently. Now, we are entering a new phase of grow. Were building a sales and marketing team to expand our business beyond the traditional Chinese medicine industry, so more people may benefit from the healing properties of Chinese herbs. Learn more about us at treasureofeastdotcom or tianjiangudotchom.
Position Description
We are seeking a highly skilled, dynamic, and reliable sales and marketing assistant to help our company grow in current and new markets. In this position, you will work closely with the VP of Sales and Marketing on sales, marketing, and advertising campaigns. You should have excellent communication skills, a passion for health and wellness, and a love of engaging with people from all walks of life.
This is either a full-time or part-time position, based out of our office on West State Street in downtown Ithaca.
Primary Objectives
Promote a positive image to customers and business partners
Provide friendly and dependable customer service
Increase market share in the Traditional Chinese Medicine industry
Help grow bulk sales to the broader Health and Wellness industry
Major Areas of Responsibility
Provide prompt customer service, sales support and follow-up communication
Generate new sales and nurture customer relationships
Manage data for new and prospective customers
Assist with the development of marketing materials, including newsletters, print and digital advertising, web content, and trade show assets
Attend or exhibit at regional and national trade shows serving the Chinese medicine and health and wellness industries
Assist in the launch and maintenance of our new webstore
Establish and maintain the companys social media presence
Assist the sales operations team with orders as needed
Job Requirements
Outgoing personality and positive attitude
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Experience with customer service and comfort with telephone and office etiquette
Organized, self-motivated, and results-oriented
Desire to learn new concepts and technologies
Optional, highly desired:
o Experience with graphics software (Adobe Illustrator, PageMaker, etc.)
o Experience working with CRM software
o Chinese language skills
o A desire to learn any of the above
Compensation depends on experience. Please submit your resume, cover letter by Friday, April 5th. Interviews will commence on Wednesday, April 10, 2019.
