{"id":43983,"date":"2025-04-13T02:12:14","date_gmt":"2025-04-13T06:12:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jandrmarketing.com\/?post_type=awsm_job_openings&#038;p=43983"},"modified":"2025-04-13T02:33:11","modified_gmt":"2025-04-13T06:33:11","slug":"sales-creative-support-specialist","status":"publish","type":"awsm_job_openings","link":"https:\/\/www.jandrmarketing.com\/jobs\/sales-creative-support-specialist\/","title":{"rendered":"Sales &#038; Creative Support Specialist"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;\">J&amp;R Marketing is growing, and we\u2019re looking for an energetic, creative, and highly organized Sales &amp; Creative Support Specialist to join our team! This is a hybrid role combining graphic design skills with customer service and sales support \u2014 perfect for someone who thrives wearing multiple hats and wants variety in their day-to-day work.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;\">You\u2019ll be splitting your time between assisting clients in our showroom, by phone or email, and working on graphic design tasks such as mockups, proofs, and client-ready creative projects. This is an in-person role based at our office in Smithfield, RI.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; color: #000000;\"><strong>What You&#8217;ll Do<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Sales &amp; Customer Service Responsibilities:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;\">Greet and assist showroom walk-ins and clients picking up orders<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;\">Answer inbound calls and assist with client questions, product selections, and order updates<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;\">Help process sales orders and quotes, create invoices, and update our CRM<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;\">Provide exceptional customer service and follow-up, helping clients navigate our wide range of products and services<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;\">Maintain showroom organization and assist with general sales floor support<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Creative \/ Graphic Design Responsibilities:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;\">Create digital mock-ups and proofs for client approval (business cards, brochures, t-shirts, and more)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;\">Prepare print-ready artwork, ensuring proper bleeds and file setup<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;\">Use Adobe Illustrator proficiently to produce high-quality designs<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;\">Support design production by assisting with ongoing design tasks and creative projects<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;\">Update client records in the CRM and leave clear notes for job tracking<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;\">Collaborate with the design team and sales team to meet deadlines and maintain quality standards<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>What We\u2019re Looking For:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;\">Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator (Photoshop and InDesign are a plus)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;\">Strong design sense with the ability to work on both corporate and creative projects<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;\">Prior experience in customer service, sales support, or client-facing roles<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;\">Strong communication skills and a people-first attitude<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;\">Ability to multi-task and switch between sales and creative tasks seamlessly<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;\">Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;\">Ability to follow up effectively and ensure customer satisfaction<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;\">Comfortable working in a fast-paced, team environment<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;\">Local to Rhode Island and able to work on-site in Smithfield, RI<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;\">Positive, can-do attitude and ready to grow with the team<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"\" data-start=\"268\" data-end=\"294\"><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong data-start=\"272\" data-end=\"292\">Position Details<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Part-time or full-time (20\u201340 hours per week, based on experience and availability)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">On-site role at our Smithfield, RI office (no remote work)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Starting at $20\/hour, with potential for increases based on performance and skill progression<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Growth opportunities into full-time Sales or Graphic Design positions as the business expands<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Fast-paced, collaborative environment with a variety of creative and client-facing projects<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Why Join J&amp;R Marketing?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 12pt;\">This is a unique opportunity to join a growing creative agency and build a role that fits your strengths. You&#8217;ll work directly with local businesses, contribute to exciting design projects, and be part of a fast-moving, friendly team. Whether you\u2019re looking to grow your career in design or in sales, this role offers flexibility, variety, and room for advancement.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>J&amp;R Marketing is growing, and we\u2019re looking for an energetic, creative, and highly organized Sales &amp; Creative Support Specialist to&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"rop_custom_images_group":[],"rop_custom_messages_group":[],"rop_publish_now":"initial","rop_publish_now_accounts":[],"rop_publish_now_history":[],"rop_publish_now_status":"pending"},"class_list":["post-43983","awsm_job_openings","type-awsm_job_openings","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v25.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Sales &amp; Creative Support Specialist \u2013 J&amp;R Marketing, Smithfield, RI<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Join J&amp;R Marketing as a Sales &amp; Creative Support Specialist in Smithfield, RI. 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