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Robert Half
Sales Assistant
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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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.
$42,650 / year median in Louisiana
-14% projected decline
Job Description
We are looking for a Sales Assistant to support daily sales and administrative operations in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This contract opportunity with potential for a long-term role is ideal for someone who enjoys balancing customer service, order coordination, and office support in a fast-paced business environment. In this role, you will work with internal teams, customers, vendors, and manufacturing partners to help keep processes organized, responsive, and accurate.
Responsibilities:
- Coordinate sales support activities by entering orders, monitoring order status, and helping ensure accurate documentation throughout the process.
- Assist with shipping and receiving tasks, including tracking deliveries and maintaining records that support timely fulfillment.
- Provide administrative support across multiple business functions, helping teams stay organized and responsive to daily operational needs.
- Support contract-related and asset-related documentation by maintaining records and assisting with updates as needed.
- Use Microsoft Office and other business systems to prepare reports, manage communication, and support accounting and sales-related activities.
- Help coordinate office upkeep and property-related administrative tasks to maintain a well-organized workplace.
- Communicate with customers, vendors, manufacturers, and internal staff in a courteous and efficient manner to address questions and complete requests.
- Manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy, meeting deadlines, and delivering dependable follow-through on assigned work.