Sales Assistant

We are seeking an organized, proactive, and detail-oriented Sales Assistant to join a growing team.

In this pivotal role, you will act as the operational backbone for both inside and outside sales, coordinating documentation, processing orders through ERP/CRM systems, and ensuring seamless communication between sales managers, technical teams, and valued clients.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, love working with cross-functional teams, and bring strong technical and administrative skills, we want to speak with you!

What's in It for You

Competitive Pay: $26.00 - $29.00/hr, with room to go higher for exceptional experience.

Profit Sharing: Opportunity to participate in company-wide profit sharing.

Stable Schedule: Predictable day-shift hours (Mon-Fri, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM).

Growth Opportunity: Join a stable, expanding organization adding this role due to business growth.

Collaborative Culture: Work directly alongside supportive leadership, including the Director of Sales and Technical Sales Manager.

Responsibilities:

Order & ERP Processing: Accurately enter and manage customer sales orders into the ERP system, ensuring alignment with operational requirements and timely fulfillment.

CRM Management: Act as a CRM super-user; enter, track, and reconcile opportunity data, sales pipelines, and customer records.

Sales Support: Partner closely with Regional Sales Managers to gather required order details, standardize customer proposals, and finalize documentation.

Cross-Department Coordination: Assist project management with order confirmations, change notices, and technical kick-off preparation.

Customer & Event Support: Help coordinate customer on-site visits and provide administrative logistics for industry trade shows and conferences.

Data & Inventory Tracking: Maintain machine inventory data and update online sales forecasts.

Working hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Skills:

Previous experience in a manufacturing, distribution, or technical sales environment (open to transferable administrative backgrounds such as property management, logistics, or corporate coordination).

Experience with SAP Cloud for Customer (C4C) or comparable enterprise CRM software.

Familiarity with ISO quality standards and structured compliance filing.

Education:

High School

Experience:

1-4 years

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

2+ years of administrative, sales support, order processing, or account coordination experience.

Strong proficiency with CRM platforms and ERP systems.

Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

Strong organizational skills and high attention to detail in high-volume data entry.

Excellent interpersonal communication skills with the ability to collaborate with diverse teams, leadership, and external clients.

Proven ability to handle changing priorities and manage deadlines with minimal supervision.

Send your resume to emmaemmert@spherion.com for immediate consideration!

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Spherion has helped thousands of people just like you find work happiness! Our experienced staff will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temp-to-perm or direct hire opportunities, no one works harder for you than Spherion.

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At Spherion, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact Callcenter@spherion.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

key responsibilities

Order & ERP Processing: Accurately enter and manage customer sales orders into the ERP system, ensuring alignment with operational requirements and timely fulfillment.CRM Management: Act as a CRM super-user; enter, track, and reconcile opportunity data, sales pipelines, and customer records.Sales Support: Partner closely with Regional Sales Managers to gather required order details, standardize customer proposals, and finalize documentation.Cross-Department Coordination: Assist project management with order confirmations, change notices, and technical kick-off preparation.Customer & Event Support: Help coordinate customer on-site visits and provide administrative logistics for industry trade shows and conferences.Data & Inventory Tracking: Maintain machine inventory data and update online sales forecasts.

experience 1-4 years

skills Previous experience in a manufacturing, distribution, or technical sales environment (open to transferable administrative backgrounds such as property management, logistics, or corporate coordination).Experience with SAP Cloud for Customer (C4C) or comparable enterprise CRM software.Familiarity with ISO quality standards and structured compliance filing.

qualifications

High School Diploma or GED equivalent.2+ years of administrative, sales support, order processing, or account coordination experience.Strong proficiency with CRM platforms and ERP systems.Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).Strong organizational skills and high attention to detail in high-volume data entry.Excellent interpersonal communication skills with the ability to collaborate with diverse teams, leadership, and external clients.Proven ability to handle changing priorities and manage deadlines with minimal supervision.

education High School