Sales Assistant II #156871-1 / O-5187347

<strong style="font-weight:700;">Job Title: Sales Assistant II</strong><br><strong>Job Description</strong><p>We are seeking a dedicated Sales Assistant II to join our team remotely. This role focuses on driving renewal and growth of Build and Azure solutions within the education sector, specifically supporting K12 through community colleges. You will be responsible for managing renewals, supporting cloud migration and modernization, and driving signal-based acquisition for educational customers.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Engage customers to understand their business needs and identify solutions that deliver the best licensing model.</li><li>Leverage agreement renewals to review customer infrastructure and identify the best cloud and licensing solutions.</li><li>Collaborate with LSP partners to ensure renewals are closed on time, on or before agreement expiration.</li><li>Plan renewals starting at T-13 months and focus on upsell and cross-sell at T-12 months.</li><li>Showcase cloud technology, demonstrating how customers can maximize ROI and identifying the best licensing model.</li><li>Manage customer acquisition through digital signals from the Global Demand Center.</li><li>Ensure compliance with Rules of Engagement, SLA, and reporting requirements.</li><li>Maintain data hygiene in all required tools and trackers.</li><li>Coordinate stakeholders to drive renewal strategy and optimize upsell/cross-sell opportunities.</li></ul><strong>Essential Skills</strong><ul><li>Bachelor's degree in marketing or equivalent training required.</li><li>2+ years of related sales skills and experience.</li><li>3+ years of solid people, customer service, and communication skills.</li><li>Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.</li></ul><strong>Additional Skills & Qualifications</strong><ul><li>Verbal and written communication skills, negotiation skills, customer service, and interpersonal skills.</li><li>Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.</li><li>Basic knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services.</li></ul><strong>Work Environment</strong><p>This is a remote position with a preference for candidates in CST or EST time zones. The work schedule is Monday to Friday, 40 hours a week. The supplier will provide PC, mouse, and headset. This role offers a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience with Microsoft technologies.</p><p><strong>Job Type & Location</strong></p><p>This is a Contract position based out of Houston, Texas.</p><p><strong>Pay and Benefits</strong></p><p>The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $25.00/hr.</p><p>Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job<br> classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be<br> subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits<br> available for this temporary role may include the following:</p><p> • Medical, dental & vision<br> • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital<br> • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available<br> • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)<br> • Short and long-term disability<br> • Health Spending Account (HSA)<br> • Transportation benefits<br> • Employee Assistance Program<br> • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)</p><p><strong>Workplace Type</strong></p><p>This is a fully remote position.</p><p><strong>Application Deadline</strong></p><p>This position is anticipated to close on Nov 5, 2025.</p><p> </p> <p> </p> <h4>About Aston Carter:</h4> <p>Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.</p> <p>The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.</p> <p>If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email <a href="mailto:%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com">astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com</a> for other accommodation options.</p>

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