Sales Assistant

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. Requirements

- Experience with order entry, sales support, and high-volume invoicing in a business or office setting.

- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and comfort learning company software and business tools.

- Strong organizational skills with the ability to research information, track details, and complete tasks thoroughly.

- Clear verbal and written communication skills for working effectively with customers, vendors, and internal teams.

- Strong attention to detail and sound judgment when handling administrative, sales, and clerical responsibilities.

- Ability to provide detail-focused customer service in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.

- Experience supporting vendor communication and coordinating office or operational processes is preferred. Talent Match®

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