Associate Sales Account Manager

Associate Sales Account Manager

Location: Research Triangle Park (RTP), NC

Position Overview:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Associate Sales Account Manager to join our dynamic sales team in Research Triangle Park, NC. This role is critical in supporting our mission to deliver top-tier service to rural and regional broadband service providers across the U.S. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in streamlining operations, ensuring efficiency, and enhancing the overall productivity of our sales executives by managing essential operational responsibilities.

 About Ribbon Communications:

Ribbon Communications is a global leader in secure and intelligent cloud communications, delivering cutting-edge solutions to service providers, enterprises, and critical infrastructure sectors. With a robust portfolio of IP and optical networking solutions, real-time communications, analytics, and security technologies, Ribbon empowers organizations to connect and communicate with confidence. As a trusted partner to the broadband industry, Ribbon is committed to supporting rural and regional providers in delivering reliable, high-quality services to their communities.

Key Responsibilities:

 Invoice and Order Management:

• Resolve invoice discrepancies and ensure timely processing.

• Manage and track small order requests to meet customer needs efficiently.

Shipment Tracking:

• Monitor and follow up on shipment statuses, resolving any delivery-related issues.

Sales Support:

• Assist sales executives with operational tasks to enable them to focus on strategic objectives and customer engagement.
• Ability to uncover additional sales opportunities with existing customers during deployment timeframes
• Serve as a point of contact for internal and external stakeholders regarding order-related inquiries.

Trade Show Representation:

• Occasionally represent the sales team at trade shows, fostering relationships and promoting our services.

Process Improvement:

• Identify opportunities to enhance operational workflows and recommend actionable solutions.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

We are looking for someone who thrives in managing impactful details. You excel at handling multiple priorities, solving problems, and keeping things running smoothly. While this role requires a strong ability to manage day-to-day operations, it’s not just about putting out fires—it’s about creating value by supporting the larger sales strategy and ensuring a seamless experience for our customers.

Required Qualifications:

• 1-5 years of professional experience in sales support, operations, or customer service role.
• Strong organizational skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) and familiarity with CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce) is a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines.
• Experience or interest in working with broadband or telecommunications industries
• Bachelor's degree in Business related field preferred

Please Note:

'All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, on the basis of disability, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.'

US Citizens and all other parties authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply.