Sales Marketing Assistant - Kontos Foods : Job Details

Job Title: Sales and Marketing Assistant

Location: Remote or Hybrid | Paterson, NJ

Department: Sales & Marketing

Reports to: Director of Strategy

Job Type: Full-time

About Us: We are a family-owned leading supplier of authentic Flatbreads and Mediterranean food products, dedicated to bringing quality and flavor to our customers. Our team is passionate about our products and committed to delivering exceptional service to our customers.

Job Summary: We are looking for a proactive and organized Sales and Marketing Assistant to support our sales and marketing teams in daily administrative and coordination tasks. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, creative, and eager to grow in a fast-paced environment. This role plays a key part in helping us attract new customers, maintain client relationships, and execute marketing campaigns efficiently.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative support to the sales and marketing teams.
• Assist in preparing sales presentations, reports, proposals, and contracts.
• Help coordinate marketing campaigns, including email, social media, and events.
• Maintain and update customer databases and CRM systems.
• Track and report on sales and marketing performance metrics.
• Respond to customer inquiries and follow up on leads.
• Assist with content creation and proofreading for marketing materials (e.g., newsletters, social posts, website updates).
• Organize and support trade shows, webinars, and promotional events.
• Monitor competitor activity and assist in market research.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 1–2 years of experience in a sales, marketing, or administrative support role (internships included).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and comfortable using digital tools.
• Familiarity with CRM and email marketing platforms (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot, Mailchimp) is a plus.
• Well-organized, detail-oriented, and able to multitask effectively.
• A willingness to learn and take initiative.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with social media management tools or basic graphic design (e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Suite).
• Previous experience in a customer-facing or support role.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Opportunities for training and career advancement
• A collaborative, creative, and supportive work environment
• Exposure to both sales and marketing functions