A Sales Assistant provides crucial administrative and customer support to sales teams, handling tasks from order processing to client communication. This role directly contributes to sales efficiency and customer satisfaction by ensuring smooth operations and maintaining positive client relationships.
Hiring for this role?
POST THIS JOB FOR FREE
Find more suitable candidates for this role ?
TRY FOR FREE
What is a Sales Assistant?
A Sales Assistant is a support professional who works alongside sales representatives and managers to facilitate the sales process. They handle the administrative, organizational, and customer-facing tasks that enable the sales team to focus on closing deals and generating revenue. This entry-level to mid-level position serves as the backbone of sales operations in retail, wholesale, and business-to-business environments, requiring strong communication skills, attention to detail, and basic technical proficiency.
What does a Sales Assistant do?
Sales Assistants perform various supportive functions including processing customer orders and returns, maintaining product knowledge to answer basic customer inquiries, managing inventory records, and scheduling sales appointments. They typically handle customer communication through multiple channels, prepare sales reports and documentation, assist with product demonstrations, and help maintain customer relationship management (CRM) systems. Additionally, they may process transactions, handle basic customer complaints, and support sales representatives with preparation for client meetings and presentations.
Job Overview
Entry-level sales support role assisting the sales team in achieving revenue targets through administrative support, customer service, and sales process coordination. Ideal for candidates seeking to build foundational sales experience in a dynamic business environment.
Sales Assistant responsibilities include:
1. Process sales orders and maintain accurate customer records in CRM system
2. Prepare sales reports and performance metrics for management review
3. Coordinate sales meetings and manage executive calendars
4. Respond to customer inquiries and provide product information
5. Assist in preparing sales presentations and marketing materials
6. Maintain inventory of sales collateral and promotional items
7. Support sales team with lead qualification and prospect research
8. Process expense reports and manage sales department documentation
1. High school diploma or equivalent qualification
2. 6+ months office administration or customer service experience
3. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
4. Basic understanding of sales processes and terminology
5. Excellent verbal and written communication skills
6. Strong organizational and time management abilities
7. Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously in fast-paced environment
8. Professional demeanor and customer-focused attitude
Preferred Qualifications
1. Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field
2. 1-2 years experience in sales support or administrative role
3. Experience with CRM software (Salesforce, HubSpot, or similar)
4. Knowledge of basic sales analytics and reporting
5. Previous experience in retail or customer-facing sales environment
6. Familiarity with order processing systems and inventory management
7. Experience coordinating meetings and managing executive schedules
8. Understanding of sales pipeline management concepts
Bonus Skills
1. Bilingual communication skills (Spanish/English)
2. Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data analysis)
3. Experience with sales automation tools
4. Knowledge of digital marketing platforms
5. Previous exposure to B2B sales environments
6. Certification in sales or customer relationship management
7. Experience with e-commerce platforms and online order systems
8. Social media management skills for lead generation
Real-time search for over 900 million precise talents globally, covering more than 200 countries and regions.
All categories
Ready to Hire?
Real-time search for over 900 million precise talents globally, covering more than 200 countries and regions.
Are you ready to innovate your recruitment process?
Join thousands of leading companies and experience the next generation of intelligent recruitment
No credit card required ｜ 7-day full-featured trial ｜ Dedicated customer support
Frequently Asked Questions
Your questions, answered
Everything you need to know about TalentSeek and how itcan transform your hiring process.
What is TalentSeek
TalentSeek is an AI-powered global recruitment platform designed to make hiring talent worldwide faster, smarter, and more affordable. Powered by advanced AI Agents, TalentSeek helps companies effortlessly connect with top professionals across borders — breaking human network limits and reducing hiring costs. Start hiring globally with ease. One platform, endless talent.
Who can use TalentSeek ?
TalentSeek is built for recruiters. If you are searching for Global Talent or hard-to-find talent, TalentSeek is a fit for you. We work with companies ranging from Fortune 500 to boutique recruiting agencies — and hopefully, you too.
What distinguishes TalentSeek from other recruitment tools?
TalentSeek is an AI-driven global recruitment platform that enables real-time searching of over 900 million job seekers across more than 200 countries and regions. This platform empowers companies to effortlessly connect with top professionals beyond borders, breaking the limitations of personal networks and reducing hiring costs.
Does TalentSeek have access to global candidate data?
Yes. TalentSeek has 900 million profiles across the globe from dozens of data sources. Covers over 200 countries and regions worldwide.We continue to add region-specific sources to enhance global coverage.
Is there a free trial available for TalentSeek?
Yes. To get started, use the "Start for Free" button to open the platform. Then, sign up or log in to access your account.
