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Sales Trainee

Aston Carter • Clovis, CA • 2d ago

WILL BE MAKING 200-400 COLD CALLS A WEEK!

POSITION IS TRAINING TO EVENTUALLY BECOME AN OUTSIDE SALES ROLE SO MUST BE OKAY WITH THAT!

POSITION WILL TRANSITION TO A SALARIED ROLE EVENTUALLY!

Job Title: Sales Assistant

Job Description

We are seeking a motivated Sales Assistant to support our sales team. The ideal candidate will have a background in sales, marketing, or a related field, and possess excellent communication and organizational skills. This position offers an opportunity to work closely with senior sales staff and gain valuable experience in business development activities.

Responsibilities

Assist senior sales staff with various business development activities, including making 200-400 cold and warm calls per week.

Update CRM with sales activities on a daily basis.

Schedule follow-up appointments for sales staff.

Accompany sales staff for cold and warm canvassing.

Follow up on leads to ensure potential clients are contacted.

Adhere to a budget provided by the supervisor for specific tasks.

Essential Skills

1-3 years of related experience or academic background in business, promotional sales, customer service, or a related field.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, bidding software, and other industry-specific software.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Solid decision-making skills with the ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work efficiently.

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent, with a preference for those working towards an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Sales/Marketing or a related field.

Experience in sales, data entry, phone etiquette, and sales support.

Familiarity with CRM systems, customer service, administrative support, account management, and order processing.

Experience with Salesforce.com, MS Office Suite, Microsoft Excel, SAP, and administration.

Work Environment

The role is based in an office setting within the construction industry. The standard work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Clovis, California.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $21.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Clovis,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 31, 2025.

About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.

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