Sales Assistant

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.

Qualifications

• 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.