Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Sales Support Assistant

Location: South San Francisco, CA 94080
Pay Rate: $24–$25 per hour
Job Type: Full-Time, Long-Term Temporary

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented, and motivated Sales Support Assistant to join a fast-paced team within the logistics and freight forwarding industry! This position is ideal for an experienced administrative or sales support professional who enjoys working with numbers, processing orders, maintaining accurate records, and supporting daily business operations.

The ideal candidate will have 2–3 years of recent sales support experience, including order entry , strong Microsoft Excel skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently. In this role, you will work closely with the regional sales team to prepare quotations, update customer information, track sales activity, and generate reports. This is an excellent opportunity for a dependable professional looking to contribute to a collaborative and growing organization.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily administrative and operational support to the regional sales team and management.
• Prepare, process, and maintain customer quotations, including freight rate quotes.
• Perform accurate order entry, data entry, and customer account updates.
• Maintain and update sales records, booking logs, quotations, and customer information.
• Enter and manage sales opportunities, customer accounts, and quotations using Salesforce CRM or similar systems.
• Retrieve and organize operational and sales information from AS400 and other internal systems.
• Prepare weekly and monthly reports tracking sales activity, shipments, revenue, and business performance.
• Utilize Microsoft Excel to organize spreadsheets, consolidate information, and maintain accurate reporting.
• Assist with tracking revenue and profit associated with new business opportunities.
• Communicate professionally with customers, vendors, and internal departments regarding orders, quotations, and general inquiries.
• Support sales representatives with documentation, follow-ups, and administrative requests.
• Maintain organized electronic files, customer records, and business documentation.
• Assist with additional clerical and administrative duties as needed to support daily department operations.

Skills & Qualifications

• 2–3 years of recent sales support experience, including order entry, required.
• Previous experience as a Sales Support Assistant, Sales Coordinator, Administrative Assistant, Sales Administrator, or similar position.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including spreadsheets, data management, and reporting.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent data entry skills with strong accuracy and attention to detail.
• Experience maintaining customer accounts, processing orders, and preparing sales documentation.
• Ability to work with numbers, organize data, and generate accurate reports.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Professional, dependable, and customer-focused attitude.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with team members.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; some college coursework preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting sales teams within logistics, transportation, freight forwarding, or a related industry.
• Familiarity with Salesforce CRM, AS400, or similar business management systems.
• Knowledge of freight quotations, shipment bookings, and air or ocean freight terminology.
• Previous experience preparing sales performance reports, revenue tracking spreadsheets, or operational summaries.

Why Join Our Team?

This is a great opportunity to utilize your administrative and sales support experience in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. You'll play an important role in keeping sales operations organized, supporting customer requests, and ensuring accurate business reporting.

If you're detail-oriented, comfortable working with spreadsheets, and have recent sales support and order entry experience, we'd love to hear from you!

Apply today and take the next step in your career as a Sales Support Assistant!

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