Sales Administrator (Entry-Level / Sales Career Path)
Position Overview
The Sales Administrator plays a critical role in supporting the sales organization by assisting with order processing, customer communication, and day-to-day sales operations. This position is ideal for an early-career professional or Entry-level who is motivated, highly organized, and eager to build a long-term career in sales and customer management.
This role offers hands-on exposure to customer interactions, sales processes, and internal operations, with the opportunity to develop into a more advanced sales or account-focused role over time for someone who demonstrates initiative, curiosity, and a strong sales mindset.
Key Responsibilities
Serve as a point of contact for customers, supporting sales activity, order questions, and basic technical inquiries
Enter and maintain customer purchase orders in QuickBooks, ensuring accuracy of pricing, quantities, and order details
Coordinate shipping logistics by confirming methods, sharing tracking information, and partnering with internal shipping teams to ensure on-time delivery
Update order changes, shipping updates, and customer information in QuickBooks and related systems
Monitor incoming online orders, RFQs, and inquiries from the online store and route them to the appropriate Sales Representatives
Maintain accurate product, pricing, and service information within ERP and CRM systems
Partner with the Production Manager to help ensure inventory and system accuracy
Prepare, ship, and track customer samples
Communicate quality-related updates or issues to customers in a professional and timely manner
Take notes during sales meetings and assist with sales and marketing initiatives as needed
Ideal Candidate Profile
This role is well-suited for someone who may be early in their career but is eager to learn, grow, and take ownership.
We're looking for someone who is:
A self-starter with a strong work ethic and "go-getter" mentality
Interested in developing a career in sales, account management, or business development
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities
Comfortable communicating with customers, sales teams, and internal stakeholders
Curious, coachable, and open to learning systems, products, and processes
Able to perform accurately in a fast-paced, customer-facing environment
Skills & Experience
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Solid organizational, time management, and follow-through skills
Basic comfort working with systems and data (training provided on QuickBooks, ERP, and CRM tools)
Prior experience in customer service, sales support, administration, retail, hospitality, or internships is a plus-but not required
Why This Role
Entry point into a sales organization with real customer exposure
Opportunity to learn the full sales cycle and business operations
Clear potential to grow into a true sales or account-focused role based on performance and ambition
Supportive environment for someone hungry to build skills and take on more responsibility
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Holliston, MA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $27.00/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 Holliston,MA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jun 2, 2026.
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.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.
