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At the Tom James Company, a Driver supports our top selling sales members, fulfilling our mission to be a global leader in the fashion industry. A Driver is essential to the success of our leading sales professionals. One of our company’s TOP 5 Sales Professionals – located in our Boston office - is seeking an experienced, highly energetic Driver/Assistant. Candidate needs to transport our Sales Professional safely to client appointments throughout the New England area. Essential to this role is efficiently performing key assistant duties while our Sales Professional meets with clients. There is no typical workday, as hours are dependent upon client availability. Days can begin as early as 6:00 a.m. and end as late as 7:30 p.m. Schedule can change at the last minute, so candidate must be flexible. This full-time position averages 50 hours per week. Starting pay is $25.00 per hour. Hours exceeding 40 hours per week are paid at overtime rate (1.5 times hourly pay). Benefits include health, dental, life, disability and accidental death insurance, 401(k) with employer matching contributions, profit sharing, PTO (paid time off), and employee stock purchase program. We are looking to fill the position immediately. Responsibilities Driving Sales Professional to 5-10 client appointments daily throughout the New England area; using retrofitted Mercedes Benz Sprinter Van mobile office provided by the Sales Professional Loading and unloading inventory from van; organizing van daily Providing pertinent client details prior to appointment Researching prospective clients using LinkedIn, social media and internet Calling clients to schedule/confirm appointments and follow-up on orders Following up on order status with factories Handling client-related issues with home office and factories Verifying accuracy of orders keyed by office supervisor Entering orders Answering incoming phone calls Delivering and picking up items as needed Performing miscellaneous projects/duties as assigned Completing other duties as assigned A Successful Candidate Fits the Following Criteria Punctual - crucial and essential: regular attendance required Professional image to interface with corporate clients: dress for success Highly energetic Flexible to adapt to a fluctuating schedule Able to carry out daily instructions without reminders Positive attitude Excellent verbal and written communication skills Excellent Microsoft Office skills Social media and LinkedIn savvy Must possess a valid driver’s license Able and willing to drive a vehicle provided by the Sales Professional Must personally carry $300,000 each in liability and collision insurance Able to lift up to 25 lbs. frequently This organization participates in E-Verify and is an EEO Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Tom James Company

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