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Sales Assistant
We are looking for a motivated Sales Assistant to support day-to-day sales activity and help maintain strong customer engagement in Goleta, California. This Long-term Contract position is well suited for someone with at least 1 year of experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and contributing to revenue-focused goals. The role involves assisting with inbound and outbound sales efforts, coordinating follow-up with prospects, and helping the team deliver responsive service throughout the sales process.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Support the sales team by managing daily administrative and customer-facing tasks that keep the pipeline moving efficiently.<br>• Respond to incoming inquiries, qualify customer interest, and route opportunities to the appropriate sales contacts.<br>• Conduct outbound outreach to prospective clients to introduce services, generate interest, and schedule follow-up conversations.<br>• Maintain accurate sales records, customer notes, and activity updates to ensure clear visibility into ongoing opportunities.<br>• Assist with preparing sales materials, quotes, and communications that help move prospects through the decision-making process.<br>• Follow up with leads and existing customers to answer questions, provide updates, and encourage continued engagement.<br>• Coordinate with internal team members to ensure timely handling of customer requests and smooth sales support operations.
• At least 1 year of experience in a sales support, inside sales, or related customer-facing role.<br>• Working knowledge of inside sales, direct sales, inbound sales, and outbound sales practices.<br>• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with customers and team members.<br>• Ability to stay organized, manage multiple priorities, and maintain attention to detail in a busy work environment.<br>• Confidence in making outbound contact and following up consistently with leads and clients.<br>• Proficiency with basic business software and comfort learning sales tools or internal systems as needed.
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  • Goleta, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 20 - 25 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a motivated Sales Assistant to support day-to-day sales activity and help maintain strong customer engagement in Goleta, California. This Long-term Contract position is well suited for someone with at least 1 year of experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and contributing to revenue-focused goals. The role involves assisting with inbound and outbound sales efforts, coordinating follow-up with prospects, and helping the team deliver responsive service throughout the sales process.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Support the sales team by managing daily administrative and customer-facing tasks that keep the pipeline moving efficiently.<br>• Respond to incoming inquiries, qualify customer interest, and route opportunities to the appropriate sales contacts.<br>• Conduct outbound outreach to prospective clients to introduce services, generate interest, and schedule follow-up conversations.<br>• Maintain accurate sales records, customer notes, and activity updates to ensure clear visibility into ongoing opportunities.<br>• Assist with preparing sales materials, quotes, and communications that help move prospects through the decision-making process.<br>• Follow up with leads and existing customers to answer questions, provide updates, and encourage continued engagement.<br>• Coordinate with internal team members to ensure timely handling of customer requests and smooth sales support operations.
  • 2026-11-12T00:00:00Z

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