Administrative Assistant - (Full-Time, Remote, Entry Level) Id-3289

We value our employees’ time and efforts. Our commitment to your success is enhanced by our competitive salary, first-rate health insurance options (including dental and vision), 401(k), supplemental insurance, mobile phone plans, and more! We have a comfortable, casual office with a friendly atmosphere. We work to maintain the best possible environment for our employees where people can learn and grow with the company. We strive to provide a collaborative, creative environment where each person feels encouraged to contribute to our processes, decisions, planning and culture.


We are accepting resumes for an Administrative Assistant to work with our rapidly expanding software company. Our ideal candidate is someone with exceptional organization skills, great energy, a positive attitude, and a passion for technology. This position will include prospect outreach, scheduling meetings for our executives, assisting in document and proposal preparation, and data gathering. We are looking for a bright, eager individual who shows potential to grow within our organization. This position is a remote position. High-speed internet and the ability to self-manage will be key to success.

Responsibilities:

  • Answer phones
  • Data entry and record maintenance in Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system (Microsoft Dynamics)
  • Craft personalized emails and messages to capture the attention of a prospect to set up a call
  • Reach out to prospects via email, phone calls, and other methods
  • Arrange business meetings with prospective clients
  • Assist with Request for Proposal (RFP) Qualification & Response
  • Develop entry level skills to move into a more prominent role
  • Various business development-related assignments
  • Opportunity for career growth in sales

Qualifications:

  • Professional phone etiquette
  • Excellent Written and Verbal Communication Skills
  • Excellent organization and communication skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Sales, or relevant field required
  • Experience with outbound calling (sales, fundraising, marketing) a plus
  • Proficiency in English
  • Must be authorized to work in the US

This is an entry-level position, and we provide training and familiarize you with the solutions we provide. At Accelerated, we strive to provide a collaborative, creative environment where each person feels encouraged to contribute to our processes, decisions, planning and culture. Our core business hours are 9 AM to 5 PM Eastern Time. This full-time position will consist of 40 hours a week Monday-Friday, including a 90-day introductory period.

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