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Sales Assistant

Job in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60601, USA
Listing for: Pavago
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-11-05
Job specializations:
  • Sales
    CRM Systems & Management, Sales Administrator, Appointment Setter/ Scheduler, Sales Analyst
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 52000 - 75000 USD Yearly USD 52000.00 75000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Sales Assistant – CRM, Scheduling & Sales Operations | Remote

Position Type: Full-Time, Remote
Working Hours: U.S. Business Hours

About the Role

At Pavago, one of our clients is hiring a highly organized and execution-focused Sales Assistant to support a fast-moving sales team across CRM management, scheduling, proposals, reporting, and day-to-day sales operations.

This is not a sales-closing role. Your responsibility is to keep the sales team organized, prepared, and focused on revenue-generating activities.

You’ll help ensure CRM records stay accurate, sales calls and follow-ups happen on time, proposals are polished, pipeline reporting remains reliable, and no lead, task, or opportunity falls through the cracks.

If you enjoy structure, coordination, and helping high-performing sales teams operate efficiently, this role is a strong fit.

What You’ll Own

CRM Management & Sales Operations
  • Maintain accurate records in CRM platforms such as:
    • Salesforce
    • Hub Spot
    • Zoho CRM
    • Pipedrive
  • Update leads, contacts, opportunities, and pipeline stages
  • Keep notes, activities, follow-ups, and next steps current
  • Identify and remove duplicate, incomplete, or outdated records
  • Maintain strong CRM hygiene and reliable pipeline visibility
  • Track outstanding sales activities and deadlines
  • Support day-to-day sales workflows and operational organization
  • Ensure sales representatives have accurate information when they need it
Scheduling & Calendar Coordination
  • Schedule:
    • Sales calls
    • Product demos
    • Follow-up meetings
    • Internal meetings
  • Coordinate calendars across multiple time zones
  • Manage scheduling through Google Calendar, Outlook, and Calendly
  • Handle reschedules, reminders, and meeting logistics
  • Monitor upcoming meetings and identify potential scheduling conflicts
  • Ensure sales representatives have the right context and materials before meetings
  • Keep follow-up meetings and next steps moving on time
Proposals & Sales Documents
  • Prepare, format, and proofread:
    • Sales proposals
    • Quotes
    • Presentations
    • Client-facing documents
  • Support RFP and RFI responses using approved templates
  • Create polished materials using Google Slides, PowerPoint, and Canva
  • Review documents for accuracy, formatting, and completeness
  • Ensure sales materials are professional and delivered on time
  • Maintain organized versions of proposals and supporting documents
Reporting & Pipeline Tracking
  • Prepare weekly and monthly sales reports
  • Track:
    • Pipeline activity
    • Conversion metrics
    • Sales KPIs
    • Deal progression
  • Maintain dashboards and reporting trackers
  • Keep pipeline information current and reliable
  • Identify missing or outdated information before reporting
  • Ensure leadership has accurate visibility into sales activity and pipeline performance
Communication & Follow-Up
  • Draft professional follow-up emails, reminders, and meeting summaries
  • Support inbound lead routing and response coordination
  • Track outstanding actions and follow-ups
  • Ensure prospects receive timely communication
  • Help maintain momentum throughout the sales process
  • Flag overdue tasks or stalled opportunities for appropriate follow-up
Cross-Functional Coordination
  • Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Operations
  • Coordinate internal handoffs and approvals
  • Track deal-related tasks and documentation
  • Help prevent communication gaps and operational delays
  • Support smooth transitions from sales into onboarding or delivery
  • Maintain visibility into outstanding dependencies across teams

Requirements

  • 1–2+ years of experience in:
    • Sales Support
    • Administrative Support
    • Operations Coordination
    • Executive Assistance
  • Hands-on experience with at least one CRM, such as:
    • Salesforce
    • Hub Spot
    • Zoho CRM
    • Pipedrive
  • Strong scheduling and calendar management experience
  • Proficiency with Google Workspace and/or Microsoft Office
  • Strong written English communication skills
  • Excellent organizational and…
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