Employment Type : Full-Time
Phospholutions, Inc. is a venture backed start-up company headquartered in State College, PA that reduces the environmental impact of fertilizer. The company's patented process and innovative products utilize RhizoSorb® technology. RhizoSorb® technology optimizes plant uptake of key nutrients like phosphorous, promotes root growth and reduces waste. Unlike traditional fertilizer, RhizoSorb® products prevent fertilizer from polluting waterways, reduce fertilizer and irrigation needs, and improve the overall qualify of turf and flowering plants. Coming off a series of successful research and test trials, the company is primed and positioned to expand into new markets. If you are a resourceful, focused, high-energy sales support and administrative professional who is fully-capable of problem-solving, diligent follow-up/attention to detail, exercising good judgment, and being able to maintain a high degree of confidentiality and discretion, we highly encourage you to apply for this position – do it today! We value energy, passion, authenticity, creativity…and results! The individual hired for this position will assume ownership of and perform a diverse range of tasks, becoming the indispensable business partner to the Commercial Sales Unit, helping them manage, implement and achieve critical mission objectives and sales strategies. The Administrative Assistant – Sales Division also serves as a liaison to internal and external colleagues, clients and the general public. Among other responsibilities, this position provides high-level, confidential business support by handling order processing and sales support, managing company CRM, maintaining client relationships, managing/overseeing special projects, maintaining/organizing filing system for sales professionals, and handling information requests. Work assignments are often performed with limited direct supervision and often, where only limited standardization exists; therefore, the Administrative Assistant must have the skills and abilities to identify and implement process and/or systems improvements to achieve a defined outcome. The Administrative Assistant also performs a multitude of clerical tasks to support the Executive Team, Commercial Sales Unit and other staff, including, but not limited to preparing correspondence, arranging conference calls and making travel arrangements, scheduling meetings, organizing emails, etc. KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS/ABILITIES: The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate core competencies in the following areas: MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS DESIRED EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES (THESE ARE A PLUS!) TO APPLY: Tell us why you are interested in this position and your desired salary in the cover letter section of this posting. Include your resume, answer a few questions, then click submit. It’s that easy to apply right now! *** An equal opportunity employer and the largest seed investor in the region, Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Central & Northern PA (an initiative of the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development) has provided investment capital and business support services to Phospholutions. Ben Franklin’s portfolio of funded companies is comprised of emerging startups as well as small manufacturers in varying stages of business growth and development. Regardless of size or revenue projections, these companies and Phospholutions offer job opportunities as Equal Opportunity Employers-Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability. For information on the Ben Franklin program, visit www.cnp.benfranklin.org . Powered by JazzHR WCm06cvM2m