Job Title Sales Administrator / Dealer Development

Location Los Angeles (90015)

Description:

Administrative Assistant duties and responsibilities include providing administrative support to ensure efficient operation of the office. Supports managers and employees through a variety of tasks related to organization and communication. Responsible for confidential and time sensitive material. Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices and procedures. Ability to effectively communicate via phone and email ensuring that all Administrative Assistant duties are completed accurately and delivered with high quality and in a timely manner. May direct and lead the work of others. Rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals and a wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. 

Responsibilities:

·         Answer and direct phone calls.

·         Conduct dealer performance evaluations.

·         Manage dealer contract review.

·         Organize and schedule meetings and appointments.

·         Maintain contact lists.

·         Assist in the preparation of regularly scheduled reports.

·         Book travel arrangements.

·         Submit and reconcile expense reports.

·         Take dictation.

·         Research and create sales and dealer performance presentations.

·         Generate reports.

·         Handle multiple projects.

·         Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.

·         Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

·         Organize travel arrangements for senior managers.

·         Write letters and emails on behalf of other office staff.

·         Book conference calls, rooms, taxis, couriers, hotels etc.  

·         Cover the reception desk when required.

·         Maintain computer and manual filing systems.

·         Handle sensitive information in a confidential manner.

·         Take accurate minutes of meetings.

·         Coordinate office procedures.

·         Reply to email, telephone or face to face enquiries.

·         Develop and update administrative systems to make them more efficient.

·         Resolve administrative problems.

·         Receive, sort and distribute the mail.

·         Answer telephone calls and pass them on.

·         Manage staff appointments.

·         Greet and assist visitors to the office.

·         Photocopy and print out documents on behalf of other colleagues. 

Requirements:

·         At least 7 years of experience in the field or in a related area

·         Proven admin or assistant experience.

·         Knowledge of office management systems and procedures.

·         Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work.

·         Attention to detail and problem solving skills.

·         Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

·         Strong organizational and planning skills.

·         Proficient in MS Office.

·         High school diploma or equivalent; college degree preferred. 

About Us:

BYD Motors (“BYD”) is a California-based electric vehicle manufacturing company and a wholly owned subsidiary of BYD Company Ltd., the largest electric vehicle manufacturer in China and largest electric bus manufacturer in the world. BYD Company Ltd. is publicly traded on the Hong Kong stock exchange (1211.HKE), with approximately 60% of its stock owned by North American investors. Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway is the single largest investor in BYD Company Ltd.

BYD is deeply passionate about helping transportation and energy grids around the world become greener and more sustainable through the use of cutting edge battery-electric technology. BYD invented an industry-leading rechargeable battery that is safe, stable, environmentally friendly, and longer lasting than any other competing product on the market today. BYD is developing and marketing around the world a family of zero-emission battery-electric cars, trucks, buses, forklifts, and energy storage systems all built around this revolutionary, environmentally-sound battery technology.

Today, BYD has over 800 employees spread out across it's headquarters in Downtown Los Angeles, our manufacturing plant in Lancaster, CA, and offices throughout California and the United States.