Sales Assistant
- San Diego, CA, United States
$21 to $23 USD / hour
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- $21 to $23 USD / hour
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- Posting language
- English
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Original job description
We are looking for a Sales Assistant to support a busy sales team. This contract-to-permanent position is ideal for someone who enjoys balancing customer interaction with day-to-day administrative coordination. The person in this role will help drive sales activity, respond to inquiries, and keep internal processes organized to ensure a smooth experience for customers and team members alike.
Responsibilities:
- Support sales representatives by preparing documents, organizing account information, and maintaining accurate records.
- Respond to incoming customer inquiries promptly and provide helpful information about products, services, and order status.
- Conduct outbound outreach to prospective and existing customers to generate interest, confirm needs, and support sales growth.
- Assist with inside sales efforts by following up on leads, coordinating appointments, and helping move opportunities through the pipeline.
- Deliver attentive customer service by resolving routine issues, escalating complex concerns, and ensuring timely communication.
- Perform administrative tasks such as data entry, report preparation, filing, and scheduling to keep sales operations running efficiently.
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure customer requests, quotes, and related paperwork are completed accurately and on time.
- Prior experience in sales support, inside sales, customer service, or administrative assistance.
- Ability to handle both inbound and outbound communication with professionalism and confidence.
- Strong organizational skills with careful attention to detail and accuracy.
- Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced work environment.
- Clear verbal and written communication skills for working with customers and internal teams.
- Proficiency with standard office software and the ability to learn new systems quickly.