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Robert Half
Sales Assistant
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What they do
A Sales Assistant provides administrative assistance to sales representatives or teams. Provides follow up on sales leads or assists with marketing or recruiting new leads, and compiles sales reports. Works in an office or in a remote location and provides assistance by phone, email or the internet.
$52,709 / year median in Arizona
-11% projected decline
Job Description
Description We are looking for a Sales Assistant to support daily sales operations for a construction and contractor environment in Phoenix, Arizona. This is a Contract position suited for someone who can balance administrative accuracy with responsive customer support. The role involves coordinating information across sales records, financial documentation, and internal systems while helping maintain efficient communication and reporting.
Responsibilities:
- Support the sales team by preparing and updating customer records, sales documentation, and transaction details with a high level of accuracy.
- Respond to inbound calls and route inquiries appropriately while providing timely, attentive assistance to customers and internal stakeholders.
- Enter, review, and maintain data across CRM and related business systems to keep sales and account information current.
- Assist with expense, payment, and cash activity tracking using tools such as Concur and other financial support systems.
- Generate routine and ad hoc reports using Crystal Reports to help monitor sales activity and operational performance.
- Help coordinate purchasing-related documentation and follow established buying processes to support order flow and account servicing.
- Process administrative and financial support tasks involving cash handling, record reconciliation, and data verification.
- Contribute to timekeeping and operational record management using About Time and other internal processing tools when required. Requirements
- Experience in a sales support, administrative, or coordinator role within a fast-paced business setting.
- Working knowledge of CRM platforms and strong data entry skills with a focus on accuracy and organization.
- Familiarity with Concur, Crystal Reports, About Time, or comparable business applications.
- Understanding of financial support functions such as cash activity tracking, cash handling, and transactional documentation.
- Ability to manage inbound calls professionally and communicate clearly with customers, vendors, and internal teams.
- Comfortable handling detailed data processing tasks and maintaining organized records across multiple systems.
- Strong attention to detail, time management, and the ability to prioritize competing tasks effectively.
Benefits
- 401(k) Plans
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance