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Sales Assistant in Des Moines, IA

Sales Assistant Job Description

Provides administrative support to the sales department, including calendar management, travel, reports, phone calls, and visitor management. Assists with expense reports, proposal coordination, meeting planning, and sales progress tracking. May troubleshoot technical issues, maintain databases, and act as a liaison for remote sales staff. Requires strong organizational and communication skills.

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Salary for Sales Assistant in Des Moines, IA
41860 - 50440
Low
41860
The candidate is new to the role or has limited experience and is building necessary skills.
Mid
46280
The candidate has moderate experience in the role, meets most requirements or has equivalent transferable skills, and may also have relevant certifications.
High
50440
The candidate has extensive experience and advanced skills for the role, and may also have specialized certifications.
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