Sales Assistant
- Porterville, United States
Hands-on role supporting a key part of the business.Compensation / Pay Rate (Up to): $23.00 - $25.00
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- Hands-on role supporting a key part of the business.Compensation / Pay Rate (Up to): $23.00 - $25.00
- Posting language
- English
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Original job description
Key Responsibilities
- Support the sales representative with customer inquiries, follow-ups, and relationship management.
- Prepare and process sales quotes, orders, delivery schedules, and related paperwork.
- Maintain accurate customer records, sales activity logs, and product inventory or availability information.
- Coordinate with operations, dispatch, and production teams to confirm material availability, specifications, and delivery timing.
- Handle routine administrative tasks including data entry, email correspondence, phone calls, filing, and document preparation.
- Assist with tracking sales leads, follow-up activities, and basic sales reporting.
- Help prepare sales materials, product information sheets, or customer presentations as needed.
- Ensure professional, helpful, and responsive communication with customers, contractors, and internal teams.
- Support compliance with product specifications, quality documentation, and traceability requirements when applicable (e.g., for public works or high-speed rail projects).
Required Qualifications
- Strong interpersonal skills and a friendly, professional personality suitable for customer- facing work.
- Self-motivated with the ability to manage tasks independently and take initiative.
- Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and comfort learning industry or accounting software.
- Excellent communication skills (phone, email, and in-person).
- Strong organizational and attention-to-detail abilities.
- Ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- High school diploma or equivalent; some college or relevant experience preferred.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in construction materials, aggregates, asphalt, quarrying, or related sales/customer service roles.
- Familiarity with aggregate or asphalt product specifications, testing, or construction industry practices.
- Experience with QuickBooks, CRM systems, or sales/order management software.
- Basic knowledge of logistics, delivery coordination, or project-based sales.
Working Conditions
- Primarily office-based at the quarry or sales office, with occasional time in the plant or yard.
- May involve phone-heavy work and coordination with field operations.
- Work environment includes typical quarry conditions (noise, dust, outdoor exposure during site visits).
What We Offer
- Competitive pay and benefits package.
- Opportunity to learn the aggregates and asphalt industry.
- Hands-on role supporting a key part of the business.Compensation / Pay Rate (Up to): $23.00 - $25.00