Sales Specialist

The Bluebird Group

. Support a VP of Sales in preparing for client meetings, business reviews, retailer discussions, and new business opportunities .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeMinneapolis • Minnesota • United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong organizational and time management skills while supporting sales initiatives through research, data analysis, and effective communication. Proficient in utilizing Microsoft Office Suite and research tools to track and manage client interactions and business development efforts.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Sales SupportResearch and AnalysisClient ManagementOrganizational SkillsCommunication Abilities

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Hard Skills

Data OrganizationSales TrackingMarket ResearchCompetitive AnalysisLead GenerationPresentation DevelopmentBriefing Material CreationOpportunity TrackingPerformance TrackingCRM Platforms

Soft Skills

Time ManagementCuriosityAdaptabilityCollaborationAttention to Detail

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteResearch ToolsSpreadsheets

Industry Keywords

SalesBusiness DevelopmentRetailAccount ManagementCustomer-Facing Environments

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support a VP of Sales in preparing for client meetings, business reviews, retailer discussions, and new business opportunities
Conduct background research and develop briefing materials, summaries, and presentation support
Create meeting agendas, capture key takeaways, and coordinate follow-up activities
Track and complete client requests, action items, and deliverables
Research prospective brands, market opportunities, emerging categories, Target-specific trends, and emerging brands
Build and maintain lead generation lists and prospect tracking tools
Monitor retail, consumer, and industry trends
Gather competitive insights and category intelligence
Partner with a VP of Sales on strategic growth initiatives and business development efforts
Support prospect research, outreach preparation, and opportunity tracking
Develop materials showcasing Bluebird's capabilities and value proposition
Maintain sales tracking tools, internal documentation, and pipeline updates
Support reporting, data organization, performance tracking, VIQ reporting, and sales-related analysis
Maintain accurate records and visibility across active projects and opportunities
Coordinate information and updates across teams
Support special projects and other initiatives as business needs evolve
Learn Bluebird's approach to retail, client management, and business development while building foundational commercial experience

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience
0–2 years of relevant experience, including internships, part-time work, or early-career professional experience
Interest in sales, account management, business development, retail, or commercial strategy
Exposure to sales, marketing, research, retail, or customer-facing environments preferred
Strong organizational and time management skills
Strong written and verbal communication abilities
Comfortable gathering, organizing, and analyzing information
Proficiency with spreadsheets, research tools, and Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Curiosity and willingness to learn new industries, retailers, and business processes
Experience with CRM platforms is a plus (training provided)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Inclusion of diverse perspectives
Respectful and empowering workplace culture
Trust- and communication-based relationships
Training provided for CRM platforms